Release, runtime and language

2003 · 109 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Jōji Matsuoka

Starring

Hisashi Igawa, Akira Emoto, Sansei Shiomi, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ryuta Sato, Ayumi Ito

Set in 1960s Matsumoto, Nagano, this film recounts a true story of a stray dog that wanders onto a high‑school campus. Named Kuro, the dog makes the grounds his home, offering companionship to students and teachers alike and quickly becoming a beloved presence that unites the entire school community.