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Summer with Kuro (1990)

Original title: クロがいた夏

1990-06-04 · 1h 7m · JA
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Hiroshima, summer of 1945. A young girl named Nobuko saves a starving kitten from crows. She wants to keep the kitten, but her parents dismiss the idea. Nobuko eventually convinces them to let her keep it. She and her brother Makoto name the cat Kuro. Kuro quickly brings joy and laughter to the family. As World War II takes its toll on Japan, it becomes harder for Nobuko and her family to care for Kuro. One August morning, Kuro begins acting strangely...

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Keiji NakazawaWriterTakeshi ShiratoDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Koji YadaKoji YadaNobuko's Father (voice)Kouji YadaKouji YadaNobuko's Father (voice)Taeko NakanishiTaeko NakanishiNobuko's Mother (voice)

Keywords

World war iiAnti war

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Animation · HistoryTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Anti WarVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWorld War Ii · Anti War

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Frequently asked questions about Summer with Kuro

What is Summer with Kuro about?

Hiroshima, summer of 1945. A young girl named Nobuko saves a starving kitten from crows. She wants to keep the kitten, but her parents dismiss the idea. Nobuko eventually convinces them to let her keep it. She and her brother Makoto name the cat Kuro. Kuro quickly brings joy and laughter to the family. As World War II takes its toll on Japan, it becomes harder for Nobuko and her family to care for Kuro. One August morning, Kuro begins acting strangely...

How long is Summer with Kuro?

Summer with Kuro has a runtime of 67 minutes.