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The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat

3.020262h 5mMovieDrama

It is the year 1988. Yamabuki is an eight-year-old little boy growing up in a traditional family where every family member has problems and secrets they try to hide from each other. The father runs a failing construction company and has an…

DirectorYukihiro Morigaki
WriterTomoe Kanno
ProducersKenji Akazawa·Muneo Miyagawa

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 1 other country

The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yukihiro Morigaki

MTMahiro Takasugi
Mahiro Takasugi
MIMarika Ito
Marika Ito
MFMai Fukagawa
Mai Fukagawa
YA
Yuko Ando
YKYuka Kouri
Yuka Kouri
HHiccorohee
Hiccorohee
SSSawa Suzuki
Sawa Suzuki
KYKen Yasuda
Ken Yasuda
KYKimiko Yo
Kimiko Yo
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto

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The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat — streaming FAQ

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Is The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat on Netflix?

No, The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

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