In the future, one can achieve immortality by obtaining a mechanized body. Orphaned, young Tetsuro hitches a ride on the space train Galaxy Express 999 in the hope of obtaining a cyborg body to avenge his mother's death. Along the way, he meets Maetel, who is the spitting image of his dead mother.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director knows what they want to say — and that shows in every frame. The film doesn't scatter itself on unnecessary things, holds its chosen tone from start to finish.
There's something that puts it above the genre average. Not without weak points, but with strong enough merits to recommend.
A good choice for an evening when you want a film — just a good film.
Director: Rintaro
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: An unhurried evening. With someone who shares an interest in this type of cinema.
Masako Nozawa
Tetsurô Hoshino (voice)
Masako Ikeda
Maetel (voice)
Yoko Asagami
Claire (voice)
Miyoko Aso
Tochirô's Mother (voice)
Toshiko Fujita
Shadow (voice)
Yasuo Hisamatsu
Antares (voice)
Makio Inoue
Captain Harlock (voice)
Tatsuya Jo
Narrator (voice)
Ryoko Kinomiya
Queen Promethium (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
Conductor (voice)
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