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The Island of Cats

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A retired widower lives on a small island where cats outnumber people.

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Christopher Schobert Filmswoon 04/04/2020
B-
'Cats' is a knowing, warm-hearted drama that moves at a leisurely pace. Go to Full Review M. Faust The Public (Buffalo) 03/03/2020
6/10
If you're a viewer who needs dramatic resolution, you're not going to get much from this gentle story. It's as contemplative as an Ozu movie, albeit one which takes regular breaks to watch cats doing whatever it is they do with their time. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 12/25/2019
"Island of Cats" is a soup-for-the-soul film (the focus on the local dishes definitely helps here), which highlights Iwago's love for his two main themes and the fact that it was made with love and good spirit. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 08/06/2019
3.5/5
Even though the film is based on the manga "Neko to Jiichan" by Nekomaki, again this is not your typical genre film. No oddness, fighting, darkness or oddball humour. Rather it is all about a simple human life. And cats. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl 07/31/2019
6/10
...[celebrates] the simple gifts of life and the beauty and calmness of the non-urbanized areas of Japan. Go to Full Review Mark Schilling Japan Times 02/27/2019
3/5
This movie is a mental vacation, with images of lovable cats and portrayals of pure-hearted island folk easing away stress like a long soak in a hot spring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Shinosuke Tatekawa

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Movie Info

Synopsis A retired widower lives on a small island where cats outnumber people.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 43m