Inugami

Jan 27 2001 Unrated 1h 46m
Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Akira, a teacher from Tokyo, has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving, he meets, and begins to fall for, Miki, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the Inugami, or Dog God, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths, however, the townspeople begin to grow restless, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.

Plot

Akira, a teacher from Tokyo, has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving, he meets, and begins to fall for, Miki, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the Inugami, or Dog God, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths, however, the townspeople begin to grow restless, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.

Written by

Masako Bando, Masato Harada

Directed by

Masato Harada

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Inugami Production Group, Asmik Ace Entertainment

Languages

Awards

6 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,111
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA