Night on the Galactic Railroad
7.1/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1985
Release Year
Gisaburō Sugii
Director
Cast
Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura
Quick Synopsis
Giovanni is a young boy living a monotonous and lonely life, burdened by constant work and harsh treatment from both his classmates, who often mock him, and his indifferent employer. Feeling increasingly isolated and disconnected from those around him, Giovanni unexpectedly boards a mysterious train traveling through the galaxy. On this journey, he is joined by Campanella, a schoolmate, and together they experience events that profoundly impact Giovanni's understanding of life and his future.
Detailed Synopsis of Night on the Galactic Railroad
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.
