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Hachi: A Dog's Story
Hachi, the legendary Japanese akita, proves that there is nothing more loyal than man’s best friend in this modern retelling of a cherished true story. It all begins when a college professor adopts an abandoned dog named Hachi. The two form such a strong bond that Hachi walks with the professor to the train station each morning and returns to the station each evening to walk the professor home again. The routine continues until one day the professor does not return to the train station. Hachi, however, does not give up. He returns to the same train station at the same time, faithfully waiting for his owner to return. Hachi does this for more than nine years, until his own death. This heartwarming tale that is already the stuff of legend in Japan is finally making its way to America by way of prominent director Lasse Hallström. With an equally capable cast, the experience of Hachi’s unending loyalty is certain to stay with you. Hachi’s story is one of love, unwavering devotion, and the resounding impact one dog’s affection can make.
Sponsors:
American Airlines, POP
Cast & Crew
Director: Lasse Hallström
Producer: Richard Gere, Bill Johnson, Vicki Shigekuni Wong
Editor: Kristina Boden
Screenwriter: Stephen P. Lindsey, Kaneto Shindo
Cinematographer: Ron Fortunato
Music: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
Principal Cast: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer
Filmography: The Hoax (2007); The Shipping News (2001); Chocolat (2000); The Cider House Rules (1999); What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
World Sales: Shochiku
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So sweet! So sad! So .... plotless!, Jun 11, 2009
By Mimi Noyes
“This movie is just about a simple as you can possibly get. There is no depth here. NONE! What there is emotionalism. Lots and LOTS of emotionalism. The cynics out there will likely find it ridiculously sentimental and scoff at its almost syrupy non-story. You sentimental sops out there (and here I”
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I <3 Hachi!!, Jun 14, 2009
By Zheng Wang
“I've cried to "Hachiko" and I'm not ashamed! You could say this is a blatant tear-jerker and heart-string-tugger, yet I don't think it is manipulative. The emotional power comes from the simple story - which is based on true events - and the fact the the dog is just so darn cute. If you love dogs,”
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HATED this movie!, Jun 14, 2009
By Laurie Corsi
“I LOVE dogs, I love Richard Gere and I love Joan Allen ... and I even Love to cry ... but I hated this movie with a vengence. I don't enjoy being able to predict every single scene or the nuances and dialogue within those scenes ... and without even trying. Because another thing I love is letting a”
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A CLASSIC FOR THE AGES, Feb 03, 2010
By mark shapiro
“This is a story of faithfulness which transcends all morals and why , we as humans, are here on earth and that is to be whole in giving and forgiving and not judge our fellow man. The bond with the dog and the man symbolizes that very essence. A classic that will go down in time and will always”
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