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Gokogu no neko

The Cats of Gokogu Shrine

五香宮の猫

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Release Date: October, 19th, 2024

Running Time: 119 min

Genre: Documentary

Color: Color

Screening Format: DCP

Screen Size: -

Sound Processing: -

Screening Format with Subtitles: English (DCP)

[ Directed by ]

SODA Kazuhiro

[ Produced by ]

SODA Kazuhiro ── Producer
KASHIWAGI Kiyoko ── Producer

[ Staff ]

SODA Kazuhiro ── Cinematography
SODA Kazuhiro ── Editor

[ Production Company ]

Laboratory X

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

TOFOO

[ Story ]

Tenth observational film from filmmaker Soda Kazuhiro, known for Campaign and Peace.
In 2021, director Soda and producer Kashiwagi Kiyoko left New York after 27 years and moved to the Seto Inland Sea port-town of Ushimado, where they previously shot Oyster Factory and Inland Sea. Their lives as new arrivals are sometimes as calm as the Seto Inland Sea, while at other times buffeted by waves large and small. As cat lovers they get involved in the community issues of feline excrement and the Trap-Neuter-Return program, and as residents in the reality of super-aged society.

[ Official Site ]

https://gokogu-cats.jp

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

2024 Berlin International Film Festival, Forum
2024 Hong Kong International Film Festival
2024 Sydney Film Festival, International Documentaries

[ Contact (International) ]

ASIAN SHADOWS
Rep: Isabelle GLACHANT
Attn: Maria A. RUGGIERI
E-mail: maria@chineseshadows.com
http://www.asian-shadows.com

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