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The Cats of Gokogu Shrine
8.5 / 10• 2024• 1h 59m•NR• Japanese
Documentary
Storyline
An ample community of cats has set up home around the Shinto shrine in Ushimado. Some local residents take care of them, others are disturbed by their mess. Kazuhiro Soda observes their co-existence with kindness, precision and occasional involvement.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kazuhiro Soda's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Cats of Gokogu Shrine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
