Night on the Galactic Railroad
Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.
AdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
7.1
7.11h 48m
July 13, 1985
Overview
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.
Director
Gisaburō Sugii
Cast
Mayumi Tanaka
Giovanni (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori
Zanelli (voice)
K
Kaori Nakahara
Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
Giovanni's Mother (voice)
R
Reiko Niimura
Old Woman (voice)
A
Ayumi Ishijo
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