Night on the Galactic Railroad

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.

Music

Haruomi Hosono

Director

Gisaburō Sugii

Novela

Kenji Miyazawa

Screenplay

Minoru Betsuyaku

Status

Released

Release date

13/07/1985

Original language

Japanese