“Not My Dog,” But It Should Be
Not only can viewing Not My Dog inspire people to adopt a dog that may be facing tremendous odds, but even that simple action of watching has a social effect.
Nakamura Ami: Onegai yogoshite
Raika, an office worker, has multiple boyfriends and would see a different man depending on the day of the week; the men themselves are aware of and accept this arrangement. One day, while Raika is feeling lonely after being dumped by Okubo—her "Wednesday boyfriend"—her older sister Akio appears. The next morning, the two sisters set out together, but Akio keep veering off onto different paths. As Raika struggles to keep up, she's approached by a scout for a hostess club—who turned out to be Shunsuke, a former high school classmate...
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Raika, an office worker, has multiple boyfriends and would see a different man depending on the day of the week; the men themselves are aware of and accept this arrangement. One day, while Raika is feeling lonely after being dumped by Okubo—her "Wednesday boyfriend"—her older sister Akio appears. The next morning, the two sisters set out together, but Akio keep veering off onto different paths. As Raika struggles to keep up, she's approached by a scout for a hostess club—who turned out to be Shunsuke, a former high school classmate...
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Written By:Kôji Yamazaki
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Okura Pictures, Nabe Cinema
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