Farewell, Kuro
2003, Japanese. Directed by Jōji Matsuoka.
Based on a true story set in Matsumoto city, Nagano, during 1960s. A stray dog wanders into a high school's grounds. The dog, named Kuro, stays at the school and becomes a special friend to everyone.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jōji MatsuokaDirector
- Satoshi TsumabukiRyosuke Kimura
- Ayumi ItoYukiko Igarashi
- Hirofumi AraiKoji Kobe
- Yuta KanaiKenji Morishita
- Ryuta SatoMamoru Saito
- Koen KondoShinji Miyamoto
- Asumi MiwaMachiko Yokokawa
- Seiichi TanabeHeigo Saigusa
- Sansei ShiomiSatoshi Kusama
- Kimiko YoEri Yuki
- Akira EmotoShuzo Hanazono
- LilyTeruyo Morishita
Details
- Released
- 1 July 2003
- Original title
- さよなら、クロ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsumi Ishikawa, Emiko Hiramatsu, Jōji Matsuoka
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What Farewell, Kuro is based on
Farewell, Kuro is based on a true story.
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Farewell, Kuro runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Which OTT platform is Farewell, Kuro on?
Farewell, Kuro isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 2003. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Farewell, Kuro?
If you liked Farewell, Kuro, try Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog, Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Rescued by Ruby.
Who directed Farewell, Kuro?
Farewell, Kuro (2003) was directed by Jōji Matsuoka and stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ayumi Ito, Hirofumi Arai.
What is Farewell, Kuro based on?
Farewell, Kuro is based on a true story.