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Release Year2006
Runtime0h 16m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Votes16
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
WritersHayao Miyazaki, Naohisa Inoue
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Day I Bought a Star
About The Day I Bought a Star
A young boy is tired of the city and escapes into the country. Two strangers trade him a strange seed. The boy accepts and the seed sprouts into a miniature planet, which continues to grow.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, The Day I Bought a Star leans on a strong ensemble — Genzō Wakayama, Yo Oizumi, Kyoka Suzuki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 2006.
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