# Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

> An abandoned Akita's unwavering station vigil transforms a professor's companionship into a community's enduring lesson in loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17166

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Robbie Sublett, Davenia McFadden, Jason Alexander
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028532/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sentimental, tender, melancholic, family movie night, dog lovers night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of loyalty that transcends time and loss, showcasing the unbreakable bond between a man and his dog.

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