Night on the Galactic Railroad

Name: Night on the Galactic Railroad
Director: Gisaburō Sugii
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Released: 1985-07-13
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura

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1985 · 108 min · Adventure · Animation · Drama · Family · Fantasy · TMDB 7.1/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Gisaburō Sugii

Cast

Mayumi Tanaka — Giovanni (voice)
Chika Sakamoto — Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori — Zanelli (voice)
Kaori Nakahara — Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura — Giovanni's Mother (voice)