The Cat Returns (2002)

Directed by Hiroyuki Morita

The Cat Returns movie poster

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Drama, Family

Language: ja

Production

Cinematographer: Kentaro Takahashi · Composer: Yuji Nomi · Editor: Megumi Uchida

Production: Studio Ghibli

4 screenings currently listed

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