
The Day I Bought a Star
The short film is about a boy who lives and works on a farm. One day when going to sell vegetables at a market, his cart breaks down. Two strangers, a frog and a mole, offer him a strange seed in exchange for the vegetables. The boy accepts and finds that the seed grows into a miniature planet. It continues growing as he tends to it, forming an atmosphere, weather systems and life. After being taken back to the city, he meets the stranger who sold the seed to him, and they release the planet into a galaxy of similar planets, where it will grow for years until becoming a real planet.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 星をかった日
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy
- Release Date: 2006-01-03
- Runtime: 16 minutes
- Rating: 7.8/10 (14 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Studio Ghibli
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5751
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew

Genzō Wakayama
as Scopello (Voice)

Yo Oizumi
as Maykinso (Voice)

Kyoka Suzuki
as Ninya (Voice)

Ryunosuke Kamiki
as Nona (Voice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The Day I Bought a Star is a Animation, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 2006-01-03.
Who are the main actors in The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The main cast includes Genzō Wakayama, Yo Oizumi, Kyoka Suzuki, Ryunosuke Kamiki, .
Where can I watch The Day I Bought a Star online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Day I Bought a Star is available.
Is The Day I Bought a Star based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The Day I Bought a Star has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 based on 14 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Studio Ghibli. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Day I Bought a Star filmed?▼
The Day I Bought a Star was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Day I Bought a Star?▼
The total runtime of The Day I Bought a Star is 16 minutes.
Is The Day I Bought a Star suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Day I Bought a Star?▼
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