25.09.24, 20:30, Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)

Chug chug, all aboard! This cosmic queer kitten classic rides into KASKcinema and doesn't leave the room until everyone has shed a tear. Based on Kenji Miyazawa's children's story of the same name, Night on the Galactic Railroad offers funky visuals and solid feels for young and old alike. Dark blue bugger Giovani leads a monotonous and lonely existence. Fascinated by the universe, he watches the stars and yearns for another life. When he sees a steam train racing across the sky one evening, his dreams seem to come true. Together with a classmate, the salmon-pink Campanella, he travels to the heart of the universe.

Night on the Galactic Railroad is an eye-wateringly beautiful and deeply human journey past big questions. Gisaburo Sugijs' film adaptation manages to successfully translate the heart of the original story and adds a solid dose of stylistic ingenuity, as well as a slew of kawaii kittens. Without delays or unnecessary transfers, this train will take you exactly where you need to be.