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Night on the Galactic Railroad

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.

19851h 48mNRAdventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy

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About Night on the Galactic Railroad

Directors
Gisaburō Sugii
Cast
Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura, Reiko Niimura
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Content rating
NR
Original language
Japanese
Production countries
Japan
Status
Released

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