Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic Railroad

1985 · 108 min · JA · 7.1 (105 votes)
Dir. Gisaburō Sugii · Starring Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura, Reiko Niimura · Music Haruomi Hosono

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

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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.

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A gentle, surreal journey through a dreamlike landscape. It feels like a quiet contemplation on life's big questions, wrapped in a melancholic, beautiful, and ultimately hopeful, animated tapestry. Perfect for introspective viewing.

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