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Voices of a Distant Star
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Voices of a Distant Star

2002-02-02 · 25 min · ★ 6.5

Animation · Science Fiction · Romance

It is 2046 when a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race. Leaving behind the one person she loves, Mikako joins the interstellar battle as a pilot. And so - while Mikako risks her life to save mankind - Noboru waits. The two lovers, worlds apart, desperately strive to remain connected as the gap between them widens at a frightening pace.

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Directors
Makoto Shinkai
Production companies
CoMix Wave Films
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Makoto ShinkaiMakoto ShinkaiNoboru Terao (voice)
Mika ShinoharaMikako Nagamine (voice)
Donna BurkeOperator of the Lysithea (voice)
Chihiro SuzukiChihiro Suzuki
Sumi MutohSumi Mutoh

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