Shiro and Marilyn
1988, Japanese. Directed by Junichi Suzuki.
So strong is his love that he braves 2 miles of ocean to swim to the side of his beloved.
Based on a true story. Shiro, a dog who lives in an inn on Akajima in Okinawa, swims to the opposite shore on Zamami to see his love, a dog named Marilyn. Shiro is portrayed by the real-life Shiro.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 16 July 1988
- Original title
- マリリンに逢いたい
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hisashi Nozawa
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Shiro and Marilyn runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Shiro and Marilyn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 July 1988. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shiro and Marilyn?
If you liked Shiro and Marilyn, try Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows, Flicka: Country Pride.
Who directed Shiro and Marilyn?
Shiro and Marilyn (1988) was directed by Junichi Suzuki and stars Masaya Katō, Narumi Yasuda, Tomokazu Miura.