Children Who Chase Lost Voices
2011, Japanese. Directed by Makoto Shinkai.
A journey to say goodbye.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Makoto ShinkaiDirector
- Hisako KanemotoAsuna Watase (voice)
- Kazuhiko InoueRyuji Morisaki (voice)
- Miyu IrinoShin / Shun (voice)
- Rina HidakaMana (voice)
- Fumiko OrikasaAsuna's Mother (voice)
- Sumi ShimamotoRisa (voice)
- Junko TakeuchiMimi (voice)
- Kanae ItouSeri (voice)
- Tamio OhkiOld Man from Amaurot (voice)
- Aki KanadaStudent (voice)
- Ai HoranaiStudent (voice)
- Saya HorigomeStudent (voice)
Details
- Released
- 7 May 2011
- Original title
- 星を追う子ども
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Makoto Shinkai
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices: quick answers
Is Children Who Chase Lost Voices worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 824 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Children Who Chase Lost Voices have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children Who Chase Lost Voices. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children Who Chase Lost Voices parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Children Who Chase Lost Voices on?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
If you liked Children Who Chase Lost Voices, try Epic, Dragon Rider, My Little Pony: A New Generation.
Who directed Children Who Chase Lost Voices?
Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011) was directed by Makoto Shinkai and stars Hisako Kanemoto, Kazuhiko Inoue, Miyu Irino.