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.

Credits

Directed by

• Makoto Shinkai

Written by

• Makoto Shinkai

Produced by

• Makoto Shinkai
• Noritaka Kawaguchi
• Koichiro Ito
• Toshiaki Doushita

Music by

• Tenmon

Cinematography

• Makoto Shinkai

Edited by

• Makoto Shinkai
• Aya Hida

Cast

• 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)

Genres