The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a bittersweet story mainly narrated by Nana, a stray cat who sleeps on the warm hood of a silver van. The van’s owner, Satoru, meekly approaches Nana one day offering food and sneaks in a head scratch and walks away. Satoru never oversteps his boundaries and treats Nana with the utmost respect.
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One day, Nana is on the prowl and is hit by a car. He hobbles back to the van and howls for Satoru. Satoru brings Nana to the vet and back to his apartment to heal. Nana reminds Satoru of a special cat he had when he was a child so he feels like they were meant to be together. The two become quick companions living in harmony. Nana moves in with Satoru but he insists that they go on walks so Nana can maintain his survival skills.
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Years pass and Satoru has no choice but to find a new home for Nana for reasons out of his control. With Satoru behind the wheel of the silver van and Nana by his side, the two embark on an emotional road trip among scenic Japanese landscapes and revisit three of Satoru’s childhood friends in hopes of finding a compatible home for Nana. Nana learns of Satoru and his past during this unforgettable journey.
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The unique bond formed between Satoru and Nana was heartwarming. They were completely intuitive of one another and balanced each other out perfectly. Nana was sassy and bold, meanwhile, Satoru was gentle and considerate. This is a wonderfully heartfelt story about love, loss, self-sacrifice, humor and kindness. I laughed, I cried and I will not forget this beautiful story.
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🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈/5 cats