Children Who Chase Lost Voices

(2011)Directed by Makoto Shinkai116 min · PGAnimation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
A journey to say goodbye.

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.

Hisako Kanemotoas Asuna Watase (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoueas Ryuji Morisaki (voice)
Miyu Irinoas Shin / Shun (voice)
Rina Hidakaas Mana (voice)
Fumiko Orikasaas Asuna's Mother (voice)
Sumi Shimamotoas Risa (voice)
Junko Takeuchias Mimi (voice)
Kanae Itouas Seri (voice)
Tamio Ohkias Old Man from Amaurot (voice)
Aki Kanadaas Student (voice)
Ai Horanaias Student (voice)
Saya Horigomeas Student (voice)
Mayumi Tsuchiyaas Student (voice)
Tomomi Saitoas Student (voice)
Takeshi Maedaas Asuna's Father (voice)
Risa Mizunoas Ms. Ikeda (voice)
Yuuna Inamuraas Yuu Yazaki (voice)
Yuka Terasakias Miki (voice)