Theatrical Film (2015) starring Satomi Kobayashi in a featured role, 7.3/10 IMDb — Critically warm.
Dogs Without Names (犬に名前をつける日) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2015,
and a marker of the mature middle period of her career — year 33 of her on-screen career.
Dogs Without Names in the Filmography
Dogs Without Names is
credit #41 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 33 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 10 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only theatrical film she released in 2015.
| Chronological position | credit #41 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #18 of 23 in this format |
| 2010s position | #7 of 13 in the 2010s |
| Age at release | 50 years (born 1965) |
| 2015 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | 2030: Kanata no kazoku (2015) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Mountain Days with Tom (2015) — 0 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt5167942 |
The Role — On Screen
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | 犬に名前をつける日 |
|---|---|
| English release title | Dogs Without Names |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama on IMDb — placing it among critically warm entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 · 2010s |
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| IMDb rating | 7.3 / 10 |
| Votes | 103 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2015, this theatrical film sits in the mature middle period of her career, year 33 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 7.3/10 IMDb score (from 103 votes) lands
+0.5 above
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Critically warm.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 2015
- 2030: Kanata no kazoku — TV Movie
- Mountain Days with Tom — TV Movie
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #1 (lead/principal) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (5)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BR | Cães sem Nome | imdbDisplay | |
| GB | Dogs Without Names | imdbDisplay | |
| JP | 犬に名前をつける日 | JA | imdbDisplay |
| TW | 為你取名的那一天 | imdbDisplay | |
| US | Dogs Without Names | imdbDisplay |
About Dogs Without Names
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Dogs Without Names?
Satomi Kobayashi appears in Dogs Without Names (2015), a theatrical film.
How is Dogs Without Names rated on IMDb?
Dogs Without Names holds an IMDb score of 7.3/10 from 103 votes — +0.5 above Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Dogs Without Names?
The original Japanese title is 犬に名前をつける日, released in 2015.
How long is Dogs Without Names?
Dogs Without Names runs 1h 47m.
