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6 months after the earthquake disaster in Sendai City, Nakagaki Kazumasa is a young man who has lost his job. He encounters a dog named Tamon on its dog tag, who lost its owner in the earthquake disaster. Kazumasa decides to take Tamon in, and the dog becomes attached to him and his family, but Tamon always seems concerned about something in the south direction. One day, while Kazumasa is involved in a dangerous incident, Tamon disappears. Later, in Shiga, Tamon is with Sugai Miwa, who has a sad secret. Kazumasa reunites with Tamon, and they start a new life together. Nevertheless, Tamon heads south because Tamon has a promise it wants to keep to a boy.
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based on novel or book
dog
animals
great east japan earthquake
disaster aftermath
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Questions about The Boy and the Dog
How long is The Boy and the Dog?
The Boy and the Dog has a runtime of 2h 8m (2 hours and 8 minutes).
Who directed The Boy and the Dog?
The Boy and the Dog was directed by Takahisa Zeze and released in 2025.
What genre is The Boy and the Dog?
The Boy and the Dog is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in The Boy and the Dog?
The cast of The Boy and the Dog includes Fumiya Takahashi, Nanase Nishino, Takumi Saitoh, Hitomi Miyauchi, Akira Emoto.
What is the TMDB rating for The Boy and the Dog?
The Boy and the Dog has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 10 votes.
