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Shimaneko
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Shimaneko

2024-09-07 · 61 min · Not rated

Drama · Comedy

A fantasy that anthropomorphizes the stray cats living on Kitagijima, a remote island off the coast of Okayama, much like Yumiko Oshima’s classic manga "Wata no Kunihoshi". The film depicts young girls conversing in “cat language” (with subtitles), occasionally interacting with humans, as they live freely and spontaneously yet still struggle desperately to survive.

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Directors
Akiyoshi Imazeki
Production companies
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Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Raiju KamataRaiju KamataChoco
Coco MasuiCoco MasuiCocoa
MisakiMisakiMint
Go RijuGo RijuChoco's owner
Hako OhshimaHako Ohshimagrocery lady
Hinako SaekiHinako Saekidrunk lady
Kyōko Hiraoka
Makoto Okiyama

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