# Year of the Dog (2007)

> After losing her beloved dog, a lonely office worker channels her grief into animal activism, forcing her fragile life and relationships toward unsettling transformation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7882

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Mike White
- Cast: Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, Regina King, Tom McCarthy, Josh Pais, John C. Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard, Dale Godboldo
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0756729/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, melancholic, unsettling, reflective evening, indie film night

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