Wasao (2011)
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.
Released: Mar 05, 2011
Runtime: 117 minutes
Stars: Hiroko Yakushimaru, Wasao Kikuya, Masahiro Koumoto, Sawa Suzuki, Masaki Izawa, Abe Junko
Crew: Yoshinari Nishikôri (Director), Masami Nishioka (Sound Recordist), Shogo Kaida (Original Music Composer), Mototaka Kusakabe (Editor), Hisao Inagaki (Art Direction), Sosuke Yoshikado (Lighting Technician)