Night Train to the Stars (1996)
“Night Train to the Stars” is a biography of the fascinating life of Kenji Miyazawa, one of Japan's most beloved fantasy novelists. Miyazawa is an idealist pledging with his friend Kanai to work for the improved life of farmers. Troubled by his family’s interest in money making and social status, he leaves home after graduating high school to join a Buddhist sect in Tokyo. After falling out with a friend, and receiving news about his sister re-emerging pneumonia, he decides to return home where starts his own experimental school, teaching new farming methods to young local farmers while also instructing them in music and arts. It was only after his death, through the help of his brother Seiroku, that his writings became widely read.
Director: Kazuki Ōmori
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: October 19, 1996
Cast
- Naoto Ogata - Kenji Miyazawa
- Maki Mizuno - Toshi Miyazawa
- Kippei Shiina - Kanai Hosaka
- Yoshihiko Hakamada - Katoji Fujiwara
- Ryuji Harada - Seiroku Miyazawa
- Yuki Saito - Tsuyu Takase
- Yuriko Hoshi - Ichi Miyazawa
- Tetsuya Watari - Masajiro Miyazawa
Screenplay
- Machiko Nasu (Screenplay)
Music: Akira Senju
Cinematography: Daisaku Kimura
Editing: Takeo Araki
Production: Toei Company, The Asahi Shimbun, Seiyu, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), TV Asahi, Nippan Group Holdings, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Kazuki Ōmori
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night Train to the Stars about?
- “Night Train to the Stars” is a biography of the fascinating life of Kenji Miyazawa, one of Japan's most beloved fantasy novelists. Miyazawa is an idealist pledging with his friend Kanai to work for the improved life of farmers. Troubled by his family’s interest in money making and social status, he leaves home after graduating high school to join a Buddhist sect in Tokyo. After falling out with a friend, and receiving news about his sister re-emerging pneumonia, he decides to return home where starts his own experimental school, teaching new farming methods to young local farmers while also instructing them in music and arts. It was only after his death, through the help of his brother Seiroku, that his writings became widely read.
- Who directed Night Train to the Stars?
- Night Train to the Stars was directed by Kazuki Ōmori.
- Who stars in Night Train to the Stars?
- Night Train to the Stars stars Naoto Ogata, Maki Mizuno, Kippei Shiina, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Ryuji Harada, Yuki Saito.
- How long is Night Train to the Stars?
- Night Train to the Stars has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Night Train to the Stars?
- Night Train to the Stars is a Drama film.
- Where was Night Train to the Stars produced?
- Night Train to the Stars was produced in Japan.