Hachi: A Dog's Tale


1h 44m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar, discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds, embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hachi, Hachi yakusoku no inu, Hachi: Yakusoku no inu, Hachiko - en vän för livet, Hachiko: A Dog's Story, Siempre a tu lado, Hachiko
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Inferno Entertainment; Inferno Entertainment; Prokino Filmverleih Gmbh; Shochiku Company, Ltd.
Distribution Company
20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; Bontonfilm; Contender Entertainment; Empire; Entertainment One; Filmcompagniet; Filmladen Gmbh; Fs Film Oy; Golden Scene; Golden Village; Gulf Film, Llc; Gussi Films; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Lucky Red; Metropolitan Filmexport; Prime Pr Inc.; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing International; Ster-Kinekor; Universal Pictures International; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)
Location
Rhode Island, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

Synopsis

Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar, discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds, embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hachi, Hachi yakusoku no inu, Hachi: Yakusoku no inu, Hachiko - en vän för livet, Hachiko: A Dog's Story, Siempre a tu lado, Hachiko
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Inferno Entertainment; Inferno Entertainment; Prokino Filmverleih Gmbh; Shochiku Company, Ltd.
Distribution Company
20th Century Fox International; 20th Century Fox International; Bontonfilm; Contender Entertainment; Empire; Entertainment One; Filmcompagniet; Filmladen Gmbh; Fs Film Oy; Golden Scene; Golden Village; Gulf Film, Llc; Gussi Films; Kinepolis Film Distribution; Lucky Red; Metropolitan Filmexport; Prime Pr Inc.; RCV Distribution; SF Studios; SF Studios; Sf Norge; Shochiku Company, Ltd.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing International; Ster-Kinekor; Universal Pictures International; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)
Location
Rhode Island, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 44m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video March 9, 2010

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States October 2009

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Preview) October 15-23, 2009.

Based on the true story of Hachiko, an Akita dog in 1920s Japan remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his master.

Carroll Ballard was previously attached to direct.

Released in United States on Video March 9, 2010

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)

Released in United States October 2009 (Shown at Rome International Film Festival (Alice in the City - Preview) October 15-23, 2009.)