# Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020)

> A determined biology student and a fiercely independent disabled young woman discover love while negotiating dreams, dependence, and the freedom to choose their own futures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/459836

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
- Director: Kotaro Tamura
- Cast: Taishi Nakagawa, Kaya Kiyohara, Yume Miyamoto, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Lynn, Chiemi Matsutera, Kanji Obana, Shintarou Moriyama
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12879624/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, compassionate, inspirational, quiet evening, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of love and discovery unfolds when two unlikely souls meet.

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