Wasao (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Wasao is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Wasao, an Akita dog in Aomori Prefecture that became famous as an ugly-yet-cute dog from a traveller's blog. Heartwarming drama starring Wasao himself turns part of the life of this former stray into an original story. Setsuko, who runs a grilled-squid shop in a fishing village at the foot of the Shirakami mountains, decides to take in a large dog with a long, unruly fur that has shown up in town. She names the dog Wasao and showers it with affection, but Wasao at that time doesn't take to Setsuko.
Who’s in it. Wasao stars Hiroko Yakushimaru as Setsuko, Wasao Kikuya as Wasao, Masahiro Koumoto as Tatsuya and Sawa Suzuki as Naoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wasao has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wasao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wasao tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wasao (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wasao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wasao worth watching?
- Wasao holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wasao?
- Wasao stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Wasao Kikuya, Masahiro Koumoto, Sawa Suzuki and Masaki Izawa.
- When was Wasao released?
- Wasao was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.