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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

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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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