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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Drama A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home. This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal Akita dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute ... [+]
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United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Empire
Empire
"Not a dry eye in the house - but not irritating schmaltz either. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"  POS
United StatesUnited States
Variety
Variety
"Pic's main problem is that its human story lacks drama; Hachi's the central attraction"  NEU
United StatesUnited States
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"Even the manliest moviegoer likes to have a good cry from time to time"  POS
SpainSpain FilmAffinity The True Story: The real Hachiko was born in Odate Japan in 1923. When his master, Dr. Eisaburo Ueno, a professor at Tokyo University died in May, 1925, Hachi returned to the Shibuya train station the next day, and for the next nine years to wait. Hachiko died died in March, 1934. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya railroad station. DIS
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