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Hoshi Mamoru Inu (2011)

Hoshi Mamoru Inu poster
Original title
星守る犬
Directed by
Tomoyuki Takimoto
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 08m
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 19 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man and his dog travel across Japan after losing their home. Their journey shows the bond between them as they face hardship together.

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What happens

Hoshi Mamoru Inu (星守る犬) (English title: Star Watching Dog) is a 2011 Japanese film loosely based on the manga of the same name and directed by Tokiyuki Takimoto. It was released on 11 June 2011. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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