Drama · Japan · 2003 · 1h 49m

Farewell, Kuro

さよなら、クロ

Farewell, Kuro poster
Director
Jōji Matsuoka
Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki as Ryosuke Kimura Ayumi Ito as Yukiko Igarashi Hirofumi Arai as Koji Kobe Yuta Kanai as Kenji Morishita Ryuta Sato as Mamoru Saito Koen Kondo as Shinji Miyamoto
Crew
Norimichi Kasamatsu — Director of Photography Shinichi Fushima — Editor Jōji Matsuoka — Screenplay Emiko Hiramatsu — Writer Katsumi Ishikawa — Writer Fumio Ogawa — Production Design
Synopsis

Based on a true story set in Matsumoto city, Nagano, during 1960s. A stray dog wanders into a high school's grounds. The dog, named Kuro, stays at the school and becomes a special friend to everyone.

Trailer Farewell, Kuro — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
loyaltybased on true storydogtearjerker
Key Collaborators
Jōji Matsuoka Director Norimichi Kasamatsu Director of Photography Shinichi Fushima Editor Jōji Matsuoka Screenplay Emiko Hiramatsu Writer Katsumi Ishikawa Writer Fumio Ogawa Production Design
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