Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)

JapaneseFilm1985108 minAdventure, Animation, Drama★ 7.1/10

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.

Directed by

Gisaburō Sugii

Starring

Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori

Music

Haruomi Hosono

Released

1985-07-13

Original title

銀河鉄道の夜

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