Overview
Hiroshima, summer of 1945. A young girl named Nobuko saves a starving kitten from crows. She wants to keep the kitten, but her parents dismiss the idea. Nobuko eventually convinces them to let her keep it. She and her brother Makoto name the cat Kuro. Kuro quickly brings joy and laughter to the family. As World War II takes its toll on Japan, it becomes harder for Nobuko and her family to care for Kuro. One August morning, Kuro begins acting strangely...
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Summer with Kuro?
Summer with Kuro was directed by Masao ItoTakeshi Shirato.
Where was Summer with Kuro produced?
It was produced by companies including Gen Productions, Chugoku Broadcasting in Japan.
Summer with Kuro Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Summer with Kuro wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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