In his tenth “observational film”, Kazuhiro Sōda captures life around the old Shinto shrine of Gokogu, located in Ushimado, a Japanese harbor town. THE CATS OF GOKOGU SHRINE provides an insightful look at the traditional community of the place and especially that of the cats who inhabit the shrine. Following the screening, director Kazuhiro Sōda will be there to answer questions in a Q&A.