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Moviola > Films > Hachi: a Dog's Tale
Hachi: a Dog's Tale (U) 93 mins"A true story of faith, devotion and undying love."
Director: Lasse Hallström Screenplay: Stephen P Lindsey, Kaneto Shindô Cinematography: Ron Fortunato Original music: Jan A P Kaczmarek Directed by the wonderful Lasse Halström (Chocolat, The Shipping News and …erm…My Life as a Dog), this is a remake of a Japanese original which bears an unmissable resemblance to Greyfriars Bobby. Adopted by Prof Parker Wilson (Richard Gere), Hachiko accompanies his master to the station every morning and returns every afternoon to greet him after work. He continues this ritual long after his master’s death, meanwhile touching the lives of many people who work nearby and teaching them love, compassion and loyalty. The real Hachi was born in Odate, Japan, in 1923, and lived with a professor at Tokyo University. There is now a bronze statue on the spot where the dog waited for his master and his story has been told and retold to Japanese children as an example of family loyalty and the importance of being true to the memory of a loved one. "Swedish director Lasse Halström is the perfect choice to be at the helm of this immensely appealing tale of the extraordinary devotion of a dog to his beloved human companion. The screenplay is based on a 1987 movie that recreated one of the most loved stories in Japanese history." Spirituality and Practice For more information, and to see a trailer and stills, look it up on www.imdb.com Showing: 18-Oct Burley 27-Oct East Knoyle 30-Oct Alderbury 01-Nov Beaminster 16-Nov Hythe Last modified: 17-Aug-2010 |
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