Summer with Kuro (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Summer with Kuro is a drama, animation and history film directed by Takeshi Shirato, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Hiroshima, summer of 1945. A young girl named Nobuko saves a starving kitten from crows. She wants to keep the kitten, but her parents dismiss the idea. Nobuko eventually convinces them to let her keep it. She and her brother Makoto name the cat Kuro. Kuro quickly brings joy and laughter to the family. As World War II takes its toll on Japan, it becomes harder for Nobuko and her family to care for Kuro. One August morning, Kuro begins acting strangely...
Who’s in it. Summer with Kuro stars Koji Yada as Nobuko's Father (voice), Kouji Yada as Nobuko's Father (voice) and Taeko Nakanishi as Nobuko's Mother (voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer with Kuro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer with Kuro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer with Kuro (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer with Kuro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Summer with Kuro?
- Summer with Kuro stars Koji Yada, Kouji Yada and Taeko Nakanishi.
- When was Summer with Kuro released?
- Summer with Kuro was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.