Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)
銀河鉄道の夜
"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.
Director: Gisaburō Sugii
Stars: Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura, Reiko Niimura, Ayumi Ishijo, Ayako Hori
Year: 1985
Production: Nippon Herald Films
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
