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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

A true story of faith, devotion and undying love.

20098.01h 33m

Overview

Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

Directed by Lasse Hallström
Written by Stephen P. Lindsey, Jason Mayoh, Kaneto Shindō
Produced by Bill Johnson, Shin Torisawa, Richard Gere
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $46.8M

Top Cast

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Parker Wilson

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Cate Wilson

Sarah Roemer

Sarah Roemer

Andy

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Ken

Erick Avari

Erick Avari

Jasjeet

Robbie Sublett

Robbie Sublett

Michael

Davenia McFadden

Davenia McFadden

Mary Anne

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Carl

Kevin DeCoste

Kevin DeCoste

Ronnie (11 years)

R

Robert Degnan

Teddy Barnes

Themes & Keywords

friendshiployaltypethuman animal relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendsdognewspaper reporterfamily dogwaitingpetsdramatichopeful

About Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a drama, family film released in 2009 exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, pet, human animal relationship, family relationships, friends. Directed by Lasse Hallström, it stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer. Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.

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