Wasao (2011)
Original title: わさお
Wasao is a 2011 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Wasao Kikuya and Masahiro Komoto.
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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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 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.
When was Wasao released?
Wasao was released on 5 March 2011.
How long is Wasao?
Wasao runs 1h 57m.
Who made Wasao?
Wasao was directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.