Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Directed by Isshin Inudo

Produced by Asmik Ace Entertainment, IMJ Entertainment

2003116 min6.9 / 10

A tender, intimate romance about two young people discovering connection and love despite physical and social barriers.

A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.

Questions people ask

  • Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Josee, the Tiger and the Fish end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Josee, the Tiger and the Fish sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Josee, the Tiger and the Fish, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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