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Rent-a-Cat

1h 50m2012Naoko Ogigami
IMDb: 6.9/10
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"I don't want to stay lonely."

A young woman who rents out cats to lonely old folks finds her life turned upside down when a young man from her past shows back up in her life.

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CatJapanese WomanWoman DirectorRentalSmall BusinessLonely WomanSingle WomanPet Adoption

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rent-a-Cat (2012) about?

A young woman who rents out cats to lonely old folks finds her life turned upside down when a young man from her past shows back up in her life.

Who stars in Rent-a-Cat?

Rent-a-Cat stars Mikako Ichikawa (Sayoko), Reiko Kusamura (Toshiko Yoshioka), Ken Mitsuishi (Goro Yoshida), Maho Yamada (Megumi Yoshikawa), Kei Tanaka (Shigaru Yoshizawa). The film was directed by Naoko Ogigami.

How long is Rent-a-Cat?

Rent-a-Cat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated N/A.

Is Rent-a-Cat worth watching?

Rent-a-Cat holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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