Night on the Galactic Railroad

"Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film."
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Night on the Galactic Railroad
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StarringMayumi TanakaChika SakamotoJunko Hori
DirectorGisaburō Sugii
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NR 1 hr 48 minAdventure, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Mystery, Family
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Plot
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Nippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC
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