The Island of Cats (2019): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Island of Cats is a 2019 drama directed by Mitsuaki Iwago, starring Shinosuke Tatekawa as Daikichi, Takashi Yamanaka and Kaoru Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $10,651 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Mitsuaki Iwago
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Kadokawa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Island of Cats About?
The premise of The Island of Cats without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seventy-year-old man named Daikichi lives a peaceful life on a small island with his beloved cat, Tama, following the loss of his wife. Raised on the island, he cherishes his days spent with childhood friends and their feline companions. His son, Tsuyoshi, living in Tokyo, expresses concern about his father's well-being. After the passing of a dear friend, Daikichi begins to re-evaluate his life and health, leading to changes in his quiet routine. The story is inspired by the manga "Neko to Jiichan".
The Island of Cats Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- cat
- island
- 2010s
The Island of Cats Cast & Characters
Shinosuke Tatekawa leads the cast as Daikichi, with Takashi Yamanaka as Tsuyoshi and Kaoru Kobayashi as Iwao. Directed by Mitsuaki Iwago; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mitsuaki Iwago
- Shinosuke Tatekawa as Daikichi
- Takashi Yamanaka as Tsuyoshi
- Kaoru Kobayashi as Iwao
- Ko Shibasaki as Michiko
Also Starring in The Island of Cats
· 6 more- Tasuku Emoto Kentaro Wakamura
- Shono Hayama Satoshi Uchimura
- Yuko Tanaka Yoshie
- Gin Pun Chou Sachi
- Toshie Kobayashi
- Yukio Katayama
The Island of Cats Plot Summary
What happens in The Island of Cats from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Daikichi Haruyama, portrayed by Shinosuke Tatekawa, is a 70-year-old widower who enjoys a tranquil life on a small island in Japan, accompanied by his beloved cat, Tama. His days are filled with simple pleasures and the company of his childhood friends, notably Iwao, played by Kaoru Kobayashi, who is rather peculiar in that he does not share the islanders’ fondness for cats. Despite the repeated suggestions from his son, Tsuyoshi, represented by Takashi Yamanaka, to leave the island and join his family in Tokyo, Daikichi finds great contentment in his current surroundings.
Full summary
The whole story of The Island of Cats, scene by scene
The Island of Cats Box Office
The Island of Cats grossed $10,651 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.7K
- International
- $10.7K
The Island of Cats Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Island of Cats.
How Well Do You Know The Island of Cats?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the protagonist's loyal feline companion?
The Island of Cats Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Neko to Jii-san” and “Neko to Jiichan”.
- Also known as
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- Neko to Jii-san
- Neko to Jiichan
- 猫与爷爷
- 고양이와 할아버지
- ねことじいちゃん
- 爺爺與喵
Seen The Island of Cats?
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The Island of Cats FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Island of Cats, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Island of Cats?
The Island of Cats runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Island of Cats released?
The Island of Cats was released on February 22, 2019.
Who directed The Island of Cats?
The Island of Cats was directed by Mitsuaki Iwago.
Who is in the cast of The Island of Cats?
The Island of Cats stars Shinosuke Tatekawa as Daikichi, Takashi Yamanaka as Tsuyoshi and Kaoru Kobayashi as Iwao, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Island of Cats make at the box office?
The Island of Cats grossed $10,651 worldwide.
Does The Island of Cats have a post-credit scene?
No. The Island of Cats has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Island of Cats in?
The original language of The Island of Cats is Japanese.
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