The Cats of Gokogu Shrine
五香宮の猫
Synopsis
An ample community of cats has set up home around the Shinto shrine in Ushimado. Some local residents take care of them, others are disturbed by their mess. Kazuhiro Soda observes their co-existence with kindness, precision and occasional involvement.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-10
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuhiro Soda
- Original Title
- 五香宮の猫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Laboratory X, TOFOO FILMS, LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda
Kazuhiro Soda, Kiyoko Kashiwagi
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiro Soda
Director
Kazuhiro Soda
Producer
Kazuhiro Soda
Editor
Kiyoko Kashiwagi
Producer
Kazuhiro Soda
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Cats of Gokogu Shrine about?
An ample community of cats has set up home around the Shinto shrine in Ushimado. Some local residents take care of them, others are disturbed by their mess. Kazuhiro Soda observes their co-existence with kindness, precision and occasional involvement.
Who directed The Cats of Gokogu Shrine?
The Cats of Gokogu Shrine was directed by Kazuhiro Soda.
Who stars in The Cats of Gokogu Shrine?
The principal cast of The Cats of Gokogu Shrine includes Not specified.
When was The Cats of Gokogu Shrine released and how long is it?
The Cats of Gokogu Shrine was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cats of Gokogu Shrine?
The Cats of Gokogu Shrine holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).