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HACHI: A DOG'S TALE

What to know: The American remake of "Hachiko Monogatari" (1987) tells a story inspired by the true story Hachiko, an Akita dog who lived from 1923-1935.
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Recommended age 12-18
93 minutes
DVD
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
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HACHI: A DOG
This film reaches into the deepest sentiment of your heart. The tale is simple, demonstrating love in its many forms. We see the love between a long term marriage, love between a daughter and father, love between master and dog, love between dog and daughter and ultimately, the love between dog and town. Be prepared with some tissues because this is a true tear-jerker. Cate (Joan Allen) and Professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) connect with viewers in their realistic portrayal of marriage. Cate isn't happy when Parker brings a stray dog home one day, and Parker attempts to find the Akita a new home out of respect for Cate. Because of their love for each other, they find a solution for the dog dilemma, which turns into a blessing in the long run. This is not Hollywood fiction, it is based on a true story that resonates on a different level. It is an extremely well-produced story with brilliant cinematography that will touch every dog-lover's soul. One of our student viewers commented, "It you didn't like "Marley and Me," you might find this too sad. My favorite part was when the person said Hachi would never learn to play catch with anyone, and the man taught him how to play catch.
The American remake of "Hachiko Monogatari" (1987) tells a story inspired by the true story Hachiko, an Akita dog who lived from 1923-1935.
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