Wasao (2011)

Based on real events, this drama tells the story of Wasao, a monstrously large abandoned akita who travels to northern Japan in search of his owner.

Director: Yoshinari Nishikori
Cast: Toshinori Omi, Junko Abe, Mitsuru Hirata, Shiro Sano, Kai Inowaki, Takashi Sasano, Masahiro Komoto, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Mansaku Fuwa, Koichi Ueda, Sawa Suzuki, Daisuke Shima, Jun Yoshinaga, Kojun Ito, Masaki Izawa, Mikio Osawa
Runtime: 01h 56m
Type: Movie

Wasao (2011)

Based on real events, this drama tells the story of Wasao, a monstrously large abandoned akita who travels to northern Japan in search of his owner.

Director: Yoshinari Nishikori
Cast: Toshinori Omi, Junko Abe, Mitsuru Hirata, Shiro Sano, Kai Inowaki, Takashi Sasano, Masahiro Komoto, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Mansaku Fuwa, Koichi Ueda, Sawa Suzuki, Daisuke Shima, Jun Yoshinaga, Kojun Ito, Masaki Izawa, Mikio Osawa
Runtime: 01h 56m
Type: Movie
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