Night Train to the Stars

Movie

Night Train to the Stars

★ 6.3(4)19961h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Kazuki Ōmori
Release date: 1996-10-19
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About Night Train to the Stars

Night Train to the Stars is a 1996 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kazuki Ōmori, starring Naoto Ogata, Maki Mizuno and Kippei Shiina. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Night Train to the Stars in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

“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.

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

Leo Morimoto

Sayaka Osawa

Ryuji Yamamoto

Eisuke Tsunoda

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Night Train to the Stars in Belgium?+

Night Train to the Stars is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Night Train to the Stars on Netflix?+

Night Train to the Stars is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is Night Train to the Stars?+

Night Train to the Stars has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Night Train to the Stars?+

Night Train to the Stars stars Naoto Ogata, Maki Mizuno, Kippei Shiina, Yoshihiko Hakamada and Ryuji Harada.

When did Night Train to the Stars come out?+

Night Train to the Stars is a 1996 movie directed by Kazuki Ōmori.

What genre is Night Train to the Stars?+

Night Train to the Stars is Drama film.

Who directed Night Train to the Stars?+

Night Train to the Stars was directed by Kazuki Ōmori.