Farewell, Kuro
さよなら、クロ
Synopsis
Based on a true story set in Matsumoto city, Nagano, during 1960s. A stray dog wanders into a high school's grounds. The dog, named Kuro, stays at the school and becomes a special friend to everyone.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Farewell, Kuro 2003 Korean Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-23
Top Cast
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Satoshi Tsumabuki
Ryosuke Kimura
Ayumi Ito
Yukiko Igarashi
Hirofumi Arai
Koji Kobe
Yuta Kanai
Kenji Morishita
Ryuta Sato
Mamoru Saito
Koen Kondo
Shinji Miyamoto
Asumi Miwa
Machiko Yokokawa
Seiichi Tanabe
Heigo Saigusa
Sansei Shiomi
Satoshi Kusama
Kimiko Yo
Eri Yuki
Akira Emoto
Shuzo Hanazono
Lily
Teruyo Morishita
Misako Watanabe
Principal Makino
Hisashi Igawa
Tokujiro Okouchi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jōji Matsuoka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jōji Matsuoka
- Original Score
- Taro Iwashiro
- Original Title
- さよなら、クロ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Cinequanon, dentsu, Eisei Gekijo, Happinet Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jōji Matsuoka
Jōji Matsuoka, Katsumi Ishikawa, Emiko Hiramatsu, Kaizo Fujioka
Taro Iwashiro
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Shinichi Fushima
Department Leadership Roster
Katsumi Ishikawa
Writer
Emiko Hiramatsu
Writer
Jōji Matsuoka
Director
Jōji Matsuoka
Screenplay
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Director of Photography
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Fumio Ogawa
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell, Kuro
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What is Farewell, Kuro about?
Based on a true story set in Matsumoto city, Nagano, during 1960s. A stray dog wanders into a high school's grounds. The dog, named Kuro, stays at the school and becomes a special friend to everyone.
Who directed Farewell, Kuro?
Farewell, Kuro was directed by Jōji Matsuoka.
Who stars in Farewell, Kuro?
The principal cast of Farewell, Kuro includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ayumi Ito, Hirofumi Arai, Yuta Kanai, Ryuta Sato.
When was Farewell, Kuro released and how long is it?
Farewell, Kuro was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell, Kuro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell, Kuro was composed by Taro Iwashiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Farewell, Kuro?
Farewell, Kuro holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).