Dec. 25, 2020|Japan|98 Min.|n/A
Genre: Animation;Drama;Romance
Description: “Josee, the Tiger and the Fish” is a 2020 Japanese animated romantic comedy-drama film inspired by the short story of the same name by Seiko Tanabe. Featuring the voices of Taishi Nakagawa and Kaya Kiyohara, the film is directed by Kotaro Tamura with a screenplay by Sayaka Kuwamura. Character designs were crafted by Nao Emoto and Haruko Iizuka, while animation production was handled by Bones. The story follows Tsuneo, a college student and passionate diver, who takes on the responsibility of caring for Josee, a wheelchair-bound young woman, to fund his dream of diving in Mexico. Although Josee is initially difficult and reserved, their relationship evolves as Tsuneo helps her engage with the world and discovers her unique outlook on life. Their bond deepens into love, extending their connection beyond romance as they support each other in meaningful ways.
Cast director: Kenjirou Okada
Cast actor: Taishi Nakagawa, Kaya Kiyohara, Yume Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Lynn, Chiemi Matsutera, Shintarou Moriyama, Lily
Original name: ジョゼと虎と魚たち