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Someone's Gaze
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Someone's Gaze

2013-02-08 · 7 min · ★ 7.1

Animation · Drama · Science Fiction

Aya Okamura has been working for two years and has begun living on her own for a job opportunity. With her mother working overseas as a doctor, her father is now living alone with the family's longtime pet cat Mii-san. One night, Aya returns from a long day at work, and as she rests on her bed, she reminiscences about the times the family had together. She remembers the sadness she felt when her mom went overseas, and the solace she felt when her father brought home Mii-san to give her comfort. Then, she receives a phone call.

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Directors
Makoto Shinkai
Production companies
CoMix Wave Films
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Satomi HanamuraSatomi HanamuraAya Okamura (voice)
Shinji OgawaShinji OgawaKouji Okamura (voice)
Fumi HiranoFumi HiranoMii (voice)

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