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2015107 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Dogs Without Names

2015107 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A TV director begins filming a documentary about dogs after the death of her pet, visiting shelters including one for dogs rescued from Fukushima.

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A TV director begins filming a documentary about dogs after the death of her pet, visiting shelters including one for dogs rescued from Fukushima.

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Akane Yamadadirector

Tôru Hasegawawriter

Akane Yamadawriter

Satomi Kobayashi

Satomi Kobayashicast

Takaya Kamikawa

Takaya Kamikawacast

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Kanami, a TV director, begins filming after the death of her pet Natsu. A friend suggests she make a movie about dogs. She visits an animal shelter and a facility for dogs rescued from Fukushima. At these locations, she meets dedicated staff who work to save the animals. Their efforts to care for and rehabilitate the dogs leave a strong impression on her. The film runs for 107 minutes and was released in 2015.

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