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2019

Neko to jiichan

The Island of Cats

ねことじいちゃん

(c)2018「ねことじいちゃん」製作委員会

(c)2018「ねことじいちゃん」製作委員会

Release Date
February, 22nd, 2019
Running Time
103 min
Genre
Children/Family , Feature
Color
Color
Screening Format
DCP
Screening Format with Subtitles
English (DCP)

[ Directed by ]

[ Produced by ]

[ Cast ]

[ Staff ]

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

THE KLOCKWORX

[ Story ]

Heartwarming drama that marks the directorial debut for Iwago Mitsuaki, the internationally renowned wildlife photographer. Depicts the peaceful day-to-day existence of cat and man on a remote island with rakugo performer Tatekawa Shinosuke in the lead role.
Former school principal Daikichi (Tatekawa) lives on a small island populated by cats and old people, and he has been living peaceful with his cat Tama since the death of his wife Yoshie (Tanaka Yuko). His hobby is completing the handwritten recipes that she left behind, and he spends his time enjoying beautiful scenery and delicious meals. Then, things take an unexpected turn.

[ Official Site ]

http://nekojii-movie.com

[ Contact (International) ]

KADOKAWA CORPORATION
International Sales, Motion Picture Business

2-13-3 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8177
Rep: NATSUNO Takeshi (President)
Attn: MORI Chiyo
tel: +81 50 1746 1220
E-mail: mori-c@kadokawa.jp
http://www.kadokawa.co.jp

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