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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Family
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DirectorShotaro Kobayashi
WritersYuka Honcho, Keiko Nishi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnly the Cat Knows
About Only the Cat Knows
Masaru and Yukiko have been married 44 years. They have three children who live independently from them. Masaru and Yukiko enjoy their peaceful days, but, one day, Yukiko tells her daughter Naoko that she wants to divorce Masaru.
Directed by Shotaro Kobayashi, Only the Cat Knows leans on a strong ensemble — Chieko Baisho, Tatsuya Fuji, Mikako Ichikawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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