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Wasao

2011 · 117 min Comedy Drama Family
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Wasao, an Akita dog in Aomori Prefecture that became famous as an ugly-yet-cute dog from a traveller's blog. Heartwarming drama starring Wasao himself turns part of the life of this former stray into an original story. Setsuko, who runs a grilled-squid shop in a fishing village at the foot of the Shirakami mountains, decides to take in a large dog with a long, unruly fur that has shown up in town. She names the dog Wasao and showers it with affection, but Wasao at that time doesn't take to Setsuko.

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Original Title わさお
Year 2011
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Drama, Family
Director Yoshinari Nishikôri
Runtime 117 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (5 votes)

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The film contrasts the dog's outwardly scruffy appearance with the profound warmth he brings to the small community. It's a gentle, unpretentious tale about how simple kindness and patience can forge an unbreakable bond.

What lingers after the credits roll is a deep sense of tenderness and a reminder of the quiet joy found in unconditional companionship. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yoshinari Nishikôri

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