rent a cat image

RENT-A-CAT

From Fri. Jul. 24 @ 9am to Sun. Jul. 26 @ 9pm

This gentle, whimsical comedy by director Naoko Ogigami (Kamome Shokudo, Megane) celebrates self-discovery and explores the importance of finding companionship, both human and otherwise.

Sayoko defies the stereotypical “cat lady.” Young, single, tallish and attractive, she befriends any and all stray cats. In turn, she rents out cats to lonely hearts of all kinds. Pushing her handcart of cats along the riverbank, she announces from a megaphone, “Cats for rent! If you’re lonely, rent a cat!” And finding customers is not a problem: an old lady would like to buy a pet but fears that it will outlive her; a hen-pecked father; a rental company employee hoping a cat will ease her loneliness. But ever since her grandmother’s death, Sayoko is lonely too. Until one day, when a mysterious young man from her past appears on the riverbank…

 

ENJOY THE SHOW

*The link will go on live at Friday, July 24 @ 9am

Please let us know how you enjoyed the film so we can continue to offer films for free or for low fees by submitting Feedback

 

Trailer

 


We are keeping screening fees low ($6.99) and the admission you pay will help us hold things together until the crisis has passed. Many thanks to our great friends and supporters at the Japan Foundation Toronto and our film program lead sponsor NTN Bearing Corporation.

 

Director
Naoko Ogigami
Starring
Mikako Ichikawa, Reiko Kusamura, Ken Mitsuishi, Maho Yamada, Kei Tanaka
Date
Runtime
110 min

Admission

Fee: $6.99

Available on Demand: From Fri. Jul. 24 @ 9am to Sun. Jul. 26 @ 9pm

*You can make your purchase anytime between the hours noted and will be able to watch the film at your leisure. Your access to the film will be active for 48 hours upon payment.

In Japanese with English subtitles

Share With Friends