# Hachiko (1987)

> A devoted dog’s unwavering wait for his deceased master becomes a moving portrait of loyalty, grief, and public remembrance in Japan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19903

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, History
- Director: Seijiro Koyama
- Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Toshiro Yanagiba, Toshinori Omi, Mako Ishino, Masumi Harukawa, Taiji Tonoyama, Yoshi Katō
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093132/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, sincere, melancholic, family movie night, quiet evening

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of unwavering loyalty that transcends even death.

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