Kinako (film)
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is a 2011 Japanese film based on a true story of a dog trainer. It was released in Japanese cinemas throughout Japan on 14 August 2010.
which repeatedly fails the police dog trials despite numerous tries. Kyoko Mochizuki is an 18 year old girl who dreams of becoming a police dog trainer. She is admitted to a police dog training school and meets a young Kinako, a Labrador retriever puppy. An instructor there informs Kyoko that Kinako is too weak to become a police dog, but Kyoko is determined that she will make Kinako into one.
. The theme song is a newly written piece of music, and is entitled .
, entitled “Breeze with Kinako”, was on 4 August 2010. The photos were taken at the filming location this movie.
, criticized the film for using "cliche after cornball cliche from local "guts-to-glory" films, while inflicting shot after shamelessly adorable shot of its title pooch and teen trainer" and gave the film a rating of 1.5 out of 5. He also derided the film's actress Kaho whom he described as "a bit old to pull it (her role) off". The reviewer also added that "the best actor in the film is the dog" and advised viewers who are looking for "stress relief with funny animal tricks" to "save time and try YouTube".
Story
This movie is based on the true story of a female dog trainer, Kyoko Mochizuki, nicknamed "Anko", and a Labrador retrieverLabrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...
which repeatedly fails the police dog trials despite numerous tries. Kyoko Mochizuki is an 18 year old girl who dreams of becoming a police dog trainer. She is admitted to a police dog training school and meets a young Kinako, a Labrador retriever puppy. An instructor there informs Kyoko that Kinako is too weak to become a police dog, but Kyoko is determined that she will make Kinako into one.
Cast
- KahoKaho (actress)is a Japanese actress and fashion model. Her real name is not disclosed.From 2004 to 2007, Kaho was the 11th Mitsui ReHouse Girl. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival for her performance in the film A Gentle Breeze in the Village.- Filmography :* Joō no Kyōshitsu...
as Kyoko Mochizuki - Yasufumi TerawakiYasufumi Terawakiis a Japanese actor. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize for Aibō The Movie.-Filmography:* Aibō * Aibō The Movie * Kinako -References:...
as Seijiro Banba - Naho TodaNaho Todais a Japanese actress.- Career :In 1990, she successfully passed an audition called Horipro Talent Scout Caravan.- Personal life :She had graduated from Tamagawa University....
as Utako Banba - Yusuke YamamotoYusuke Yamamotois a Japanese actor. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in Kamen Rider Kabuto.-Television:-Movies:...
as Wataru Tashiro - Kenichi Endo as Ryoichi Mochizuki
- Miyoko AsadaMiyoko Asadais a Japanese actress. She is a former pop idol.-Singles:-Filmography:*Ai no Rukeichi *Red Whale, White Snake *Otoshimono *Tsuribaka Nisshi 17 *Saga no Gabai-baachan *Tsuribaka Nisshi 16 *Gin no enzeru...
as Sonoko Mochizuki - Mitsuru Hirata as Takashi Sakuraba
- Ryohei Hirota as Keita Banba
- Momoka Ono as Niina Banba
Theme song
The film's theme song was provided by the singer MetisMetis (reggae artist)
Metis is a Japanese female reggae singer songwriter. She debuted in her early as an R&B artist, but after her first single and album, she signed to another record label to pursue a reggae career.-External links:***...
. The theme song is a newly written piece of music, and is entitled .
Photo book
A photobook by KahoKaho (actress)
is a Japanese actress and fashion model. Her real name is not disclosed.From 2004 to 2007, Kaho was the 11th Mitsui ReHouse Girl. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival for her performance in the film A Gentle Breeze in the Village.- Filmography :* Joō no Kyōshitsu...
, entitled “Breeze with Kinako”, was on 4 August 2010. The photos were taken at the filming location this movie.
Critical Reception
Mark Schilling from The Japan TimesThe Japan Times
The Japan Times is an English language newspaper published in Japan. Unlike its competitors, the Daily Yomiuri and the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun, it is not affiliated with a Japanese language media organization...
, criticized the film for using "cliche after cornball cliche from local "guts-to-glory" films, while inflicting shot after shamelessly adorable shot of its title pooch and teen trainer" and gave the film a rating of 1.5 out of 5. He also derided the film's actress Kaho whom he described as "a bit old to pull it (her role) off". The reviewer also added that "the best actor in the film is the dog" and advised viewers who are looking for "stress relief with funny animal tricks" to "save time and try YouTube".
Accolades
| Film festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Participants/Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Japan Academy Prize | 18 February 2011 | Best Newcomer | Momoka Ono |