Hoshi mamoru inu 2011

An abandoned car is discovered near a camping ground and inside it is the body of an identified middle-aged man and a dog who seems to have died months later. This is the story of the life of the loving and faithful dog and his owner told from the dog's point of view. City hall employee Kyousuke Okutsu is assigned to uncover the man's identity for a proper funeral. As he investigates the situation, he remembers his late family and his own dog's unfailing loyalty.

Cast:

Toshiyuki Nishida
Dad 

Umika Kawashima
Yuki Kawamura 

Kimiko Yo
Innkeeper 

Tetsuji Tamayama
Kyosuke Okutsu 

Yoichi Nukumizu
 

Mari Hamada
 

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