Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)

A journey to say goodbye.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011) poster

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.

Director: Makoto Shinkai
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tenmon
Cinematography: Makoto Shinkai
Editing: Makoto Shinkai, Aya Hida
Production: CoMix Wave Films, Media Factory
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Anime Fantasy Worlds, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul, Epic Adventure and Journey

Keywords

life and death, supernatural, rescue mission, female protagonist, spirit, adult animation, anime, adventure

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children Who Chase Lost Voices about?
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.
Who directed Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices was directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Who stars in Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices stars Hisako Kanemoto, Kazuhiko Inoue, Miyu Irino, Rina Hidaka, Fumiko Orikasa, Sumi Shimamoto.
How long is Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices is a Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family film.
Where was Children Who Chase Lost Voices produced?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
The themes of Children Who Chase Lost Voices include: Anime Fantasy Worlds, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic, Friendship with a Mythic Beast: Soul, Epic Adventure and Journey.