Children Who Chase Lost Voices(2011)
“A journey to say goodbye.”
Overview
The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.
Director
Makoto Shinkai
Studio
CoMix Wave Films
Cast
Hisako Kanemoto
as Asuna Watase (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
as Ryuji Morisaki (voice)
Miyu Irino
as Shin / Shun (voice)
Rina Hidaka
as Mana (voice)
Fumiko Orikasa
as Asuna's Mother (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
as Risa (voice)
Junko Takeuchi
as Mimi (voice)
Kanae Itou
as Seri (voice)
Tamio Ohki
as Old Man from Amaurot (voice)
Aki Kanada
as Student (voice)
Ai Horanai
as Student (voice)
Saya Horigome
as Student (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
CoMix Wave Films • Media Factory
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Children Who Chase Lost Voices?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011).
What is Children Who Chase Lost Voices about?▼
The film centers on Asuna, a young girl who spends her solitary days listening to the mysterious music emanating from the crystal radio she received from her late father as a memento. One day while walking home she is attacked by a fearsome monster and saved by a mysterious boy named Shun. However, Shun disappears and Asuna embarks on a journey of adventure to the land of Agartha with her teacher Mr. Morisaki to meet a Shun again. Through her journey she comes to know the cruelty and beauty of the world, as well as loss.
Who directed Children Who Chase Lost Voices?▼
Children Who Chase Lost Voices was directed by Makoto Shinkai and released in 2011. It is a animation, adventure, fantasy, family film.
How long is Children Who Chase Lost Voices?▼
Children Who Chase Lost Voices has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Children Who Chase Lost Voices?▼
The cast of Children Who Chase Lost Voices includes Hisako Kanemoto as Asuna Watase (voice), Kazuhiko Inoue as Ryuji Morisaki (voice), Miyu Irino as Shin / Shun (voice), Rina Hidaka as Mana (voice), Fumiko Orikasa as Asuna's Mother (voice) and more.
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