Voices of a Distant Star

Synopsis

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.

Directed by

Makoto Shinkai

Written by

Makoto Shinkai

Cast

Makoto Shinkai

Noboru Terao (voice)

MI

Mika Shinohara

Mikako Nagamine (voice)

DO

Donna Burke

Operator of the Lysithea (voice)

Chihiro Suzuki

Sumi Mutoh

Details

Released

February 2, 2002

Runtime

25m

Status

Released

Language

JA

Original title

ほしのこえ

Country

Japan

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