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Shag

7.519782h 19mMovieCrimeMystery

Shiro Akitsu goes on a relentless search for his abducted 7-year-old daughter, with the aid of an Ainu dog summoned by a whistle she gave him.

DirectorSadao Nakajima
WritersTakeo Kaneko·Ryuzo Kikushima
ProducersJuichi Tanaka·Toshirō Mifune

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Cast · Directed by Sadao Nakajima

BSBunta Sugawara
Bunta Sugawara
KKKinya Kitaoji
Kinya Kitaoji
YHYoshio Harada
Yoshio Harada
KTKeiko Takeshita
Keiko Takeshita
WSWakako Sakai
Wakako Sakai
HKHiroshi Katsuno
Hiroshi Katsuno
MM
Mika Matsushita
RKRino Katase
Rino Katase
GWGo Wakabayashi
Go Wakabayashi
TMTakenori Murano
Takenori Murano
HMHideo Murota
Hideo Murota
SKShigeru Kōyama
Shigeru Kōyama

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Shag — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shag?

Shag isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Shag on Netflix?

No, Shag is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Shag on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shag isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Shag for free?

Shag isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Shag?

Shag hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 19, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.