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Night on the Galactic Railroad

1219851h 48mGisaburō Sugii
IMDb 7.0

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"Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film."

Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.

AdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
FriendshipJapanBased On Novel Or BookBuddhismCatPhilosophyLiteratureInnocenceMelancholySurrealism

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What is Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) about?

Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest…

Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?

Night on the Galactic Railroad stars Mayumi Tanaka (Giovanni (voice)), Chika Sakamoto (Campanella (voice)), Junko Hori (Zanelli (voice)), Kaori Nakahara (Kaoru (voice)), Yoshie Shimamura (Giovanni's Mother (voice)). The film was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.

How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?

Night on the Galactic Railroad has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated 12.

Is Night on the Galactic Railroad worth watching?

Night on the Galactic Railroad holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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