The Island of Cats

Year: 2019

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Mitsuaki Iwago

Drama

A seventy-year-old man named Daikichi lives a peaceful life on a small island with his beloved cat, Tama, following the loss of his wife. Raised on the island, he cherishes his days spent with childhood friends and their feline companions. His son, Tsuyoshi, living in Tokyo, expresses concern about his father's well-being. After the passing of a dear friend, Daikichi begins to re-evaluate his life and health, leading to changes in his quiet routine. The story is inspired by the manga "Neko to Jiichan".

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