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Directed by Satoru Namekawa, Toshio Hirata, Rail of the Star - A True Story of Children and War leans on a strong ensemble — Yoshino Takamori, Hideyuki Tanaka, Keiko Han — 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 1993.
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