Only the Cat Knows

Year: 2019

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Shotaro Kobayashi

FamilyDramaComedy

Masaru and Yukiko are a long-married couple, content in their quiet life and the independence of their three children. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when Yukiko confides in her daughter, Naoko, and reveals her desire to divorce Masaru after 44 years of marriage. The news sends ripples through their family, prompting them to re-evaluate their relationships and consider the future.

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