Kiku and the Wolf (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Kiku and the Wolf is a drama, war, family and animation film directed by Tetsuo Yasumi, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiku-chan to Ookami is, like most of the Sensou Douwa specials, based on a short story by Nosaka Akiyuki. It is set in the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo (the Chinese province of Manchuria) during the closing days of Word War II. Life for the Japanese colonists is tranquil, with none of the hazards and shortages occurring in the Japanese homeland. Then, on August 9, 1945, the Soviet Union, fulfilling its obligations to the Western Allies, declares war and invades. The local Kwantung Army folds up like a house of cards, leaving the Japanese colonists exposed to the invading Russians and Chinese.
Who’s in it. Kiku and the Wolf stars Ayako Kawasumi as Kiku-chan (voice), Masako Nozawa as Wolf (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Mother (voice) and Ai Satou as Narrator (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiku and the Wolf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiku and the Wolf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiku and the Wolf (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kiku and the Wolf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kiku and the Wolf?
- Kiku and the Wolf stars Ayako Kawasumi, Masako Nozawa, Sumi Shimamoto, Ai Satou and Konami Yoshida.
- When was Kiku and the Wolf released?
- Kiku and the Wolf was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.