Leave the Cat Alone
猫を放つ
Synopsis
Mori, a musician struggling with the distance between himself and his wife Maiko, a photographer, has an unexpected reunion with his former friend Asako. This encounter rekindles a love that had long since passed between them. However, their memories diverge, and recollections colored by expectations and desires emerge blurred, distorted, and conveniently rewritten within each of them. And at the end of a long walk, Mori and Asako come to reexamine their two lives that have already strayed from their paths, and the present moment where each of them now stands.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Japanese Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Shigaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Shigaya
- Original Score
- Soma Fujii
- Original Title
- 猫を放つ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- HUT Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Shigaya
Daisuke Shigaya
Soma Fujii
Ryo Hirai, Fumiya Mishiro
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Shigaya
Director
Daisuke Shigaya
Writer
Ryo Hirai
Director of Photography
Fumiya Mishiro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Leave the Cat Alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leave the Cat Alone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leave the Cat Alone about?
Mori, a musician struggling with the distance between himself and his wife Maiko, a photographer, has an unexpected reunion with his former friend Asako. This encounter rekindles a love that had long since passed between them. However, their memories diverge, and recollections colored by expectations and desires emerge blurred, distorted, and conveniently rewritten within each of them. And at the end of a long walk, Mori and Asako come to reexamine their two lives that have already strayed from their paths, and the present moment where each of them now stands.
Who directed Leave the Cat Alone?
Leave the Cat Alone was directed by Daisuke Shigaya.
Who stars in Leave the Cat Alone?
The principal cast of Leave the Cat Alone includes Soma Fujii, Yukino Murakami, Ran Taniguchi, Meiry Mochizuki, Naoyuki Miyahara.
When was Leave the Cat Alone released and how long is it?
Leave the Cat Alone was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Leave the Cat Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leave the Cat Alone was composed by Soma Fujii.