Wasao (2011): Cast & Box Office
Wasao is a 2011 family drama directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, starring Wasao Kikuya as Wasao, Hiroko Yakushimaru and Takashi Sasano. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Yoshinari Nishikôri
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- TIMES IN
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wasao About?
The premise of Wasao without spoilers.
Wasabi, an Akita in Aomori Prefecture, rose to internet fame as an “ugly‑yet‑cute” stray featured on a travel blog. The heart‑warming drama follows his adoption by Setsuko, who runs a grilled‑squid shop in a fishing village at the foot of the Shirakami mountains. She names the shaggy dog Wasao and showers him with affection, though he initially resists.
Wasao Cast & Characters
Wasao Kikuya leads the cast as Wasao, with Hiroko Yakushimaru as Setsuko and Takashi Sasano as Hasegawa. Directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoshinari Nishikôri
- Wasao Kikuya as Wasao
- Hiroko Yakushimaru as Setsuko
- Takashi Sasano as Hasegawa
- Shirô Sano as Shigeo
Also Starring in Wasao
· 16 more- Sabu Kawahara
- Toshinori Omi Tsuyoshi Tagawa
- Masahiro Koumoto Tatsuya
- Sawa Suzuki Naoko
- Koichi Ueda
- Kai Inowaki Tomoya
- Mitsuru Hirata
- Junko Abe Maki Tagawa
- Daisuke Shima Ihara
- Mansaku Fuwa
- Makiko Kuno Misako Tagawa
- Mikio Osawa Veterinarian Tanioka
- Yoshizumi Ito
- Masaki Izawa Akira Tagawa
- Seira Maeda Sayo
- Ouki Fujimoto
More from Yoshinari Nishikôri
More films directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri: The Takatsu River, Tatara Samurai, Railways and High School Ghosthustlers.
Wasao Box Office
Wasao grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- International
- $1.9M
Wasao Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Chiko - Eine Freundschaft fürs Leben” and “松毛犬小威”.
- Also known as
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- Chiko - Eine Freundschaft fürs Leben
- 松毛犬小威
- วาซาโอะ
- 秋田犬蓬夫
- 내 친구 와사오
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Wasao FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Wasao, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wasao?
Wasao runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Wasao released?
Wasao was released on March 5, 2011.
Who directed Wasao?
Wasao was directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.
More films by Yoshinari Nishikôri Who is in the cast of Wasao?
Wasao stars Wasao Kikuya as Wasao, Hiroko Yakushimaru as Setsuko and Takashi Sasano as Hasegawa, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Wasao make at the box office?
Wasao grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Does Wasao have a post-credit scene?
No. Wasao has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Wasao in?
The original language of Wasao is Japanese.
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