Children Who Chase Lost Voices(星を追う子ども - Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below)
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Japan · 2011
Rated PG · 1h 56m
Director Makoto Shinkai
Starring Hisako Kanemoto, Kazuhiko Inoue, Miyu Irino, Rina Hidaka
Genre Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
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After her father passed leaving her with a crystal radio, Asuna has led a pretty lonely life. That is until she meets Shun, a mysterious boy who saved her from a monster attack. When Shun suddenly disappears, Asuna is determined to travel to the realm of Agartha with her teacher and find him.
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