Wasao
Originally released in 2011. Wasao is a comedy/drama film. directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.
Starring Hiroko Yakushimaru, Wasao Kikuya, and Masahiro Komoto
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TIMES IN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wasao about?
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 in...
Who directed Wasao?
Wasao was directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.
How long is Wasao?
Wasao has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Wasao released?
Wasao was released on March 5, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wasao?
The main cast of Wasao includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Wasao Kikuya, Masahiro Komoto, Sawa Suzuki, Masaki Izawa.