Haw
ハウ
Synopsis
Tamio Akanishi works at a public office in Yokohama. He is going through one of the worst periods of his life, having been left by his fiancée. One day, his boss tells him to take care of a big, white dog, abandoned by its previous owner. Tamio begins to live with the dog, who doesn't bark and only makes a sound that sounds like "haw", and thus he names it Haw. While living together, the connection between the two deepens.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isshin Inudo
- Screenplay & Story
- Isshin Inudo, Hiroshi Saito
- Original Title
- ハウ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Happinet Phantom Studios, JOKER FILMS, KDDI, Ever Green Entertainment, Grand Marble, Lawson Entertainment, GYAO, SKYDRUM Inc., CARO RESORT, Nippon Broadcasting System, Movie Walker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isshin Inudo
Isshin Inudo, Hiroshi Saito
Yusuke Yamada
Naruhiko Yanagisako
Department Leadership Roster
Isshin Inudo
Director
Isshin Inudo
Screenplay
Hiroshi Saito
Screenplay
Naruhiko Yanagisako
Producer
Yusuke Yamada
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haw
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What is Haw about?
Tamio Akanishi works at a public office in Yokohama. He is going through one of the worst periods of his life, having been left by his fiancée. One day, his boss tells him to take care of a big, white dog, abandoned by its previous owner. Tamio begins to live with the dog, who doesn't bark and only makes a sound that sounds like "haw", and thus he names it Haw. While living together, the connection between the two deepens.
Who directed Haw?
Haw was directed by Isshin Inudo.
Who stars in Haw?
The principal cast of Haw includes Kei Tanaka, Elaiza Ikeda, Toru Nomaguchi, Makiko Watanabe, Serena Motola.
When was Haw released and how long is it?
Haw was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.