Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)
Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
Cast
- Mayumi Tanaka - Giovanni (voice)
- Chika Sakamoto - Campanella (voice)
- Junko Hori - Zanelli (voice)
- Kaori Nakahara - Kaoru (voice)
- Yoshie Shimamura - Giovanni's Mother (voice)
- Reiko Niimura - Old Woman (voice)
- Ayumi Ishijo - (voice)
- Ayako Hori - (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka - Birdcatcher (voice)
- Hidehiro Kikuchi - Young Man (voice)
Screenplay
- Minoru Betsuyaku (Screenplay)
- Hiroshi Masumura (Idea)
- Kenji Miyazawa (Novel)
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
friendship, japan, based on novel or book, buddhism, cat, philosophy, literature, innocence, melancholy, surrealism, anthropomorphism, another dimension
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night on the Galactic Railroad about?
- Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
- Who directed Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
- Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad stars Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura, Reiko Niimura.
- How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad is a Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Mystery, Fantasy film.
- Where was Night on the Galactic Railroad produced?
- Night on the Galactic Railroad was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Night on the Galactic Railroad?
- The themes of Night on the Galactic Railroad include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching.