The Japanese Dog (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Japanese Dog is a notable film directed by Tudor Cristian Jurgiu, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. When a flood strikes Costache's village in Romania, his wife Maria and all of their possessions are swept away. Now in a village shelter, Costache refuses to sell his land and move onward. He has plans to re-build and refuses help and advice from his neighbors. The village is all he has left, except for an estranged son now living in Tokyo. But when his son Ticu hears of his mother's death and father's plight, he arrives unexpectedly with his Japanese wife and son to bring Costache back home with him. This will not be simple. Ticu fled Romania with many issues left unresolved, the biggest being his relationship with his father. Now there is a whole new family for Costache to deal with, old scores to settle, and painful goodbyes to say.
Who’s in it. The Japanese Dog stars Victor Rebengiuc as Costache, Șerban Pavlu as Ticu, Ioana Abur as Gabi and Alexandrina Halic as Leanca.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Japanese Dog has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Japanese Dog page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Japanese Dog (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Japanese Dog change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Japanese Dog worth watching?
- The Japanese Dog holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Japanese Dog?
- The Japanese Dog stars Victor Rebengiuc, Șerban Pavlu, Ioana Abur and Alexandrina Halic.
- When was The Japanese Dog released?
- The Japanese Dog was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.