Voices of a Distant Star (DVD)

Release date: 2003-06-10
Suggested retail price: $19.98
Age rating: 13+

SKU: DVD-001
UPC: 702727038624 702727038624
ISBN-10: 1578134250 1578134250
ISBN-13: 9781578134250 9781578134250

Description:
When a mysterious alien force begins their annihilation of the human race, a young pilot feels called to join the resistance. But the danger of an interstellar battle is not Mikako's greatest concern. For she has left behind the one young man she loves. And as Mikako flies further into deep space, her only way to connect with Noboru is by cell-phone text messages.

While Mikako risks her life to save mankind, Noboru waits. At first days, then months, then years for each new message that will let him know whether Mikako is still alive. And while she barely grows older in the timelessness of space, Noboru ages.

How can the love of two young people, torn apart by war, survive?

To what distance would you go for your one, true love?

DVD Features: Three Versions of Shinkai's award-winning Animated Short "She and Her Cat," Interview with Makoto Shinkai, "Voices of a Distant Star," Director's Cut with alternate vocals, Original Production Animatics, Four Original Japanese Trailers, Previews.

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.

Notes:
The first print run of this release was recalled due to it not including both versions of the Japanese audio track.

(added on 2003-03-18, modified on 2003-03-18)

• Reviewed by Jonathan Mays (July 4, 2003)