Storyline
Daikichi is a 70-year-old man and lives on a small island. Since his wife died, he has lived with his cat Tama. Daikichi was born and raised on the small island and enjoys relaxing days with his childhood friends including Iwao and his cat Tama. Daikichi has a son Tsuyoshi who lives in Tokyo. Tsuyoshi worries a bit about his father living alone on the island, but Daikichi is content with his life. After his close friend passes away, Daikichi worries about his physical condition. His daily life begins to change. Based on manga series "Neko to Jiichan"
Cast & Crew
Shinosuke Tatekawa
Daikichi
Lead
Ko Shibasaki
Michiko
Tasuku Emoto
Kentaro Wakamura
Gin Pun Chou
Sachi
Takashi Yamanaka
Tsuyoshi
Shono Hayama
Satoshi Uchimura
Yuko Tanaka
Yoshie
Kaoru Kobayashi
Iwao
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mitsuaki Iwago's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Island of Cats is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
