# A Whisker Away (2020)

> A lonely schoolgirl uses a magical cat transformation to pursue her crush while learning that escape cannot replace honest self-acceptance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/470459

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Tomotaka Shibayama, Junichi Sato
- Cast: Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Koichi Yamadera, Hiroaki Ogi, Minako Kotobuki, Kensho Ono, Susumu Chiba, Ayako Kawasumi
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11958344/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, tender, wistful, cozy weekend, rainy day

## Synopsis

A magical transformation leads to unexpected love and self-discovery.

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