Night on the Galactic Railroad

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

Night on the Galactic Railroad — Plot

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.

• Release date
• July 13, 1985
• Runtime
• 108 min
• Genres
• Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
• Director
• Gisaburō Sugii

Night on the Galactic Railroad — Cast

Mayumi Tanaka Giovanni (voice) Chika Sakamoto Campanella (voice) Junko Hori Zanelli (voice)

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Kaori Nakahara Kaoru (voice) Yoshie Shimamura Giovanni's Mother (voice)

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Reiko Niimura Old Woman (voice)

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Ayumi Ishijo (voice)

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Ayako Hori (voice)