Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020)

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With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

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... Tsuneo Suzukawa (voice)

... Kumiko 'Josee' Yamamura (voice)

... Mai Ninomiya (voice)

... Hayato Matsuura (voice)

... Kana Kishimoto (voice)

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Josee, The Tiger and The Fish tells a touching story of two dreamers facing personal and external challenges, brought to life with smooth animation and expressive voice acting. The film thoughtfully explores deep internal conflicts, such as Josee’s struggle for freedom and Tsuneo’s balancing of ambition and love, while also portraying strong supporting characters and tension from outside forces. Its vivid visuals and well-chosen music enhance the emotional impact, creating a rich, harmonious experience. The story’s satisfying resolution highlights meaningful character growth, and the after-credit scene reveals an important final touch. Overall, it’s a romantic and engaging film perfect for fans of heartfelt storytelling.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Director:

Kotaro Tamura

Writer:

Seiko Tanabe (Short Story)

Sayaka Kuwamura (Screenplay)

Release Date:

2020-12-25

Run Time:

98 min

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Josee, The Tiger and The Fish tells a touching story of two dreamers facing personal and external challenges, brought to life with smooth animation and expressive voice acting. The film thoughtfully explores deep internal conflicts, such as Josee’s struggle for freedom and Tsuneo’s balancing of ambition and love, while also portraying strong supporting characters and tension from outside forces. Its vivid visuals and well-chosen music enhance the emotional impact, creating a rich, harmonious experience. The story’s satisfying resolution highlights meaningful character growth, and the after-credit scene reveals an important final touch. Overall, it’s a romantic and engaging film perfect for fans of heartfelt storytelling.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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... Tsuneo Suzukawa (voice)

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