Koneko monogatari
Tags: cute

Plot synopsis:
The film opens in 1986 on Nippon Farm with a mother cat named Moth Ari who has given birth to kittens. One of the kittens is named Milo ("Chatran" (チャトラン, Chatoran) in the Japanese version), and has a habit of being too curious and getting himself into trouble. He finds a pug-nosed pug puppy named Otis ("Poosky" (プー助, Pūsuke) in the Japanese version), and they soon become friends. When Milo is playing inside a box floating in the river, he accidentally drifts downstream. Otis runs after Milo. Milo goes on many adventures, escaping one incident after another.
He encounters Bear, escapes from Raven that infested Deadwood Swamp, steals a dead muskrat from Fox, follows a train-track of a train named Nippon Bearway to the home of Deer, who shelters him, sleeps in the nest with Owl, stays for a while with Pig and her piglets, catches a fish, only to have it stolen by Racoon, is mobbed the Seagulls, and evades Bear, then Snake, then falls into an old pit.
Otis, for his part, follows Milo throughout, usually only an hour behind and less than a mile out of range. Finally, the two catch up with one another. While Milo is in the hole, Otis pulls him out by means of a rope. Milo and Otis are reunited, and soon find mates of their own: Joyce, a white cat, for Milo, and Sondra, a French pug, for Otis. After this, they separate and raise puppies and kittens of their own. Milo, Otis, Joyce, and Sondra find their way back together through the forest to their barn and the credits roll. The credits note "The animals used were filmed under strict supervision with the utmost concern for their handling."

Review: "The Adventures of Milo and Otis" is a wonderful film about a pair of cute animals, an orange cat named Milo and a pug named Otis, who have been separated from each other and their home.
Milo and Otis, best friends since birth, grow up on a small farm and lightheartedly enjoy their youth together, having fun with the other animals and playing games, their favorite being hide-and-seek.
Otis, loyal friend that he is, runs alongside the box, trying to help Milo, but eventually, the two animals are separated and lost from home.
The movie follows the two animals on their quest to reunite and find their way home, as they tumble through exciting adventures and close calls.
The Disney film also features animals (in this instance, two dogs and a cat) trying to make their way home.
Whereas "Homeward Bound" features plain cinematography and lacks the ambition to speak to an older audience or comment on real issues, "The Adventures of Milo and Otis" strongly addresses topics like loyalty and friendship.
Although the Disney film was released with greater publicity and fanfare, "The Adventures of Milo and Otis," a hidden gem, is far better.
Above all, "The Adventures of Milo and Otis" is a wonderful film about the enduring qualities of loyalty and friendship and, as such, is entertaining for younger and older viewers alike..
Sure, the end result was a very cute movie, but now that I am a parent I would never allow my son to see this film.
The movie was filmed in Japan so it did NOT have the American standard of animal supervision, and it is interesting to note that the disclaimer at the end does NOT say that no animals were harmed.I would never want  my son to think that it was ok to treat animals this way, nor would I want to support the film industry in making films this way.
They probably thought they were about to die any number of times during the filming, and that is assuming that none did die, which I'm not too sure of.I think it is important to consider the moral ramifications before viewing this movie or showing it to children..
As a young boy, I had an almost-obsessive love of animals and adventure, and so it should come as no surprise that 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis' was one of my all-time favourite childhood films.
Time and maturity, it seems, has done little to dilute the absolute cinematic magic of this extraordinary film.Originally a darker Japanese film entitled 'Koneko monogatari {A Kitten's Story / The Adventures of Chatran},' the extensive 400,000 feet of footage from one-time director Masanori Hata was taken by Columbia Pictures and completely changed, trimmed (from 90 to 76 minutes) and Westernised into the adorable children's tale of a cat named Milo and his canine best friend, Otis.
Whilst the Japanese version  a huge box office success in its home country  had been narrated by Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, British comedy actor Dudley Moore helmed the American version, providing the voices for all the creatures in the film.
deep down inside, we're all cats, right?" Despite being of stereotypically opposing species, Milo and Otis form a life-long friendship, becoming the best of companions and accompanying each other on their numerous exciting adventures.
As the uneasy cat begins to stray into scarily unfamiliar territory, he faces an array of difficult adversities  including a hungry bear, a flock of seagulls, a venomous snake and a cavernous pit  though he can always rely on the fact that his good pal Otis will always be in hot pursuit, despite his own share of potentially hazardous situations.Contrary to what some have commentated, 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis' is most certainly a children's film at heart, with a wonderful message of dedication, loyalty and friendship.
Perhaps some parents may feel tentative about the scene in which both Milo and Otis' female companions give birth to litters of youngsters; however, it's hardly graphic or obscene in any real way, successfully translating, I thought, the wonder of life and birth.
Indeed, there are moments during 'The Adventures of Milo and Otis' when our favourite animal characters appear to be in potentially dangerous situations.
Also taking into account the large time-span over which 'Milo and Otis' was filmed (in many cases, Hata simply let his animal actors roam free and filmed their natural actions), it seems unlikely that such an animal-lover would allow any of his mammalian friends to come to harm.
Where have you ever seen a cat nursing on a pig or a dog hitching a ride on top of a sea turtle, etc.?There are some incredible scenes involving a number of animals.
The famous scene when Chartran (Milo or Otis, in french the kitten name is Chartran) falls from a high cliff needed many kittens, one for each take...there's also all those terrible stuff about the little bear and the dog.
It's not a cute film for all ages, it's a snuff for kids, a HUGE mass grave that should be remembered only for all the atrocities it has done to those unwilling animals..
Kitten Snuff Movie -VERY DISTURBING ANIMAL ABUSE - don't show this to your kids.
The animal abuse in this movie is so apparent, it's amazing this got aired at all.My girlfriend and me tried to watch this, hoping for a sweet movie; we own a pug and kitten, we did not know what was in store for us.
Great movie if you hate cats.article about the animal abuse in this movie: http://theculturalgutter.com/movies-2/is_milo_in_heaven_mommy.html.
The animals were obviously frightened in some scenes and definitely did not belong in some of the situations; which include the cat being attacked by seagulls, being chased by a bear, and flying off of a sheer cliff into the ocean...someone had to have thrown him off the edge to make that convenient shot!
The movie is definitely cute and charming along the lines of "Little Dog Lost", shown now and then on the Disney Channel, with, unfortunately, far less concern shown for the animal actors.
"Very sad, big tragedy, bring out the next generic orange tomcat!" The cat (again) seemed to change size now and then, so it certainly could have been replaced now and then, though possibly it just aged.Cute enough to let the kids watch it, disturbing enough to talk with the kids about how the animal actors were treated..
There were numerous allegations of animal cruelty made against the movie makers when the film was released.
A cute movie for children about a kitten and a puppy who experience various adventures when the kitten gets lost.What WAS disturbing watching this movie was the obvious fear and anxiety the young animals were put through in order to film the scenes in the movies.
This is a movie about a great friendship of a kitten and a pug who are going on an adventure and try to make their way back to their home farm.
It was filmed for 4 years an came out in 1986 in Japan.This is mainly a movie for children, but anyone who loves animals will enjoy some scenes in it that have animal cuteness overload.
It wouldn't surprise me considering the time it was filmed, animal rights were far less of an interest back then, and certain scenes like the kitten falling off a cliff sure seem to be life endangering.
One ca make cute movies without doing this to animals and it is not worth the entertainment (it only ruins it).But yes some adorable scenes such as the kitty with the piglets are in this movie as well..
"Sure, let's throw the cat from the roof and put it on film, I'm sure the kids will love it!" I'm not saying that no animal was ever harmed on any other shooting that this one, but there's a difference between a horse with a broken leg and five cats thrown from a cliff until one survives and the sequence is wrapped up.
This is a movie about an orange tabby tom cat named Milo and a cream and black Pug named Otis.
This is a good kids movie because there is no violence, no five minute long makeout sessions, just good clean fun about two animal best friends and their adventures..
The narrator alone completely destroys any entertainment value to be had at films of cute baby animals.The baby animals have an unbelievable adventure involving animals that I don't believe are even all native to the land.
Appealing film taken from a Japanese movie from a few years earlier has actor Dudley Moore narrating this story about best friends Milo(a cat) & Otis(a dog) who become best friends as kitten & pup growing up together on a farm, then staying that way for life.
There were charges of animal neglect here, but nothing proved, and it certainly doesn't look like that was the case watching the film.
I think "Adventure of Chatran" is one of the most adorable films about animals ever made, and I have to thank Hata-san for that ^_^It is a tale of a Pug and Orange cat whom get separated from their farm and go through the Kyushu JApanese environment to try to re-unite with each other.
The animals unknowingly act out a very cute adventure story that shows the lengths two friends will go for each other..
The cinematography was breathtaking (filmed entirely in Japan over the course of 4 years), the storyline (the adventures of friends who are very different from each other and the lessons they learn in life) was universally heartwarming, the actors (only animals - humans would have been superfluous) were incredibly adorable, and Dudley Moore's narration was utter perfection.Disregard the negative reviews about the movie.
The more common "No animals were hurt during the making of this movie" could not be used because the American Humane Association (AHA) does not oversee non-American films.If you're looking for a movie that will delight you over and over again, make a beeline for The Adventures of Milo and Otis!.
Basically a nature film with a humorous human twist as the two titled characters get into all sorts of wild adventures as they try to find the way back to the farm that is their rightful home.
Lost after playing too far away, a cat and dog depend upon each other as they attempt to make their way back to their farm in this live action adventure film from Japan.
As it exists to the English speaking world, 'Milo and Otis' is arguably a perfectly adequate film for young kids with Dudley Moore's storybook style narration.
I first saw this movie when I was like 7 years old and I still love it (i'm 12)!
Basically, the film was about a cat and a dog who become great friends, and they get separated but eventually find each other again while braving across nature.
well this is a about a dog and a cat named Milo and Otis that go on a adventure together and going through danger and these to animal's are very cunning because they find there way back to the farm.
"Milo and Otis" is a cute animal film.
Another one of the great animal films.The story is about the friendship of a curious orange tabby kitten named Milo and a mature fawn Pug named Otis.
Dudley Moore does an interesting narration work.Following the tradition of the great animal films, this one also offers beautiful landscapes.
It's just a shame that Dudley Moore died(I always had a crush on him) and I also didn't know that some of the animals might have been hurt during filming this since it was made in Japan, they don't have strict laws like we do.
This film shows the story about a cat and a dog that are friends.It has been written and directed by a famous Japanese writer, Masanori Hata, in 1.986 and became a classic in Japan.
If you like Dudley Moore and cats and dogs this movie is right for you..
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi does a great job with narration and voice overs and Kyôko Koizumi has a nice lovely voice as she recites the poem at the very end of the film.The tale follows a Tabby cat and and Pug dog on a Kitakyushu farm on the Kyushu island of Japan, their seperation, their love for their new mates and their reunion.
The Adventures of Milo & Otis, previously a Japanese film called Chatran, is entertaining from beginning to end, highlighted by the well trained animals, and their real life reactions to the situations they face.
Dudley Moore as the narrator and the voice of the "starring" cat and dog, is a true highlight.Were the animals mistreated?
i loved this movie as "Milo and Otis".
I was told by adults at the time that it was just a movie and no kitten, dog nor any animal actually suffered.
I'm conflicted about the rating I'm giving, because I loved this movie so much for years, but I can't stand animal abuse.
The animals don't have their own voices like in Homeward Bound (which is much better Disney film) - and this movie is more boring then I thought.
This is a movie you can enjoy at any age which makes it a perfect family film.
Now, in conclusion, if you like movies with animals in them, I highly recommend this very good movie about a very special friendship for all ages that is sure to touch you and possibly make you cry..
*sniffle* The movie is amazingly charming, has a good voice-over by Dudley Moore, and features a bunch of insanely cute animals.
I do wonder about a couple of scenes in the movie, like where Milo leaps from a cliff into the ocean.
This is a live-action film about a cat and a dog + some other animals.
In this film, Milo and Otis, a cat and a dog, are best friends from the very first time they meet.
Milo and Otis is a very good film that has a good cast which includes Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Kyôko Koizumi, and Dudley Moore!
1st watched 9/26/2004 - 6 out of 10(Dir- Masanori Hata): Cute real-life adventure type movie with very funny and inventive narration by Dudley Moore.
If that doesn't prove to you that this is animal cruelty, watch the unedited Japanese version for true horror.Ignoring the obvious facts to try and protect your favorite childhood movie will not make the cruelty that was done in this film go away.
I'm also sure they did many, many takes of the rapids and waterfall scenes before they got the shots of the terrified cat they wanted (I understand this movie took 4 years to shoot).They threw the dog into the water several times.
It's a very exhausting way for a dog to swim, and just about the point where the filmmaker sics the bear on him.The movie has a nice story, and some scenes are quite entertaining (the stuff with the fox in particular).
Warning: Gives away the plot of the movie.Yes, Milo and Otis is very cute and well done as many reviewers have said.
I am not suggesting they were "gay" cats and dogs, but this kind of hetero supremacy would do James Dobson proud.Then it gets worse: Otis, out in the mountain, meets a girl-dog, and now he "understands what came over Milo." This about made me turn the thing off.I think it is fine to make a movie about animals getting married and having cute kittens and puppies - i am all for it, but this ended up totally negating the whole feeling of the first hour of the movie.
When Milo gets washed down the river in a box however, Otis must follow it along the riverside in hopes of saving his friend.MY THOUGHTS: This movie is shot beautifully.
Through the narration of Dudley Moore, Milo the cat and Otis the pug come to life, having been friends almost since birth.
The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986) is a heartwarming story of a pug, Otis, who sets out to find his lost cat friend, Milo.Before examining this film in further detail I will acknowledge the controversy behind this movie.
Milo is a kitten and Otis is a dog, a pug to be exact and they are born on a farm full of all kinds of other animals.
Its rather cute at times especially the way these animals love each other.
Throwing them in water and off of cliffs is pretty bad.I liked the film, its nice to watch every few years 4/10 stars..
Such was the success of the picture that an English version was produced a year later, with Dudley Moore relating the story of "Milo and Otis".First and foremost this is a children's film, targeting that audience almost exclusively, leaving little value for adult viewers.
(Yep, she gets to choose her own movies out of our "kid movie" folder.) The kids love watching the movie for the interaction of Milo (the cat) and Otis (the dog) with each other and other animals.
There is not a single human being in this movie, just animals with the voice of Dudley Moore.
That may be a tad annoying at times, but this is a fine family film and should please anyone who likes animals..
I first saw this movie and loved it when I was just a little kid.
Now I'm 17 years old, and I saw the movie again, and I think I actually enjoyed it even more than when I was a kid.
Milo and Otis's friendship and perseverance is admirable and the viewer cannot help but love these two animals.
The fact that this movie includes cute poses of the animals (i.e. Milo and Otis taking care of the egg while still at the farm) doesn't hurt either =).This movie is good for both kids and adults alike.