Carl [to Hachi]: Look, you don't have to wait anymore. He's not coming back.
Long time back when I was a kid, I had read a story in the Around The World section of Times of India about a dog who never moved from the place where his master had left him even after 8 years. I immediately thought if this was the story. However, the incident on which this story is based actually happened in the late 1920s.
Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) is a Music professor who finds an abandoned puppy at the station when he is on his way back home. As there are no takers and he doesn't feel comfortable leaving him all alone, Parker takes him home temporarily until the rightful owners reach out to him. As days pass, no one comes to take Hachi back. As Parker's wife, Cate (Joan Allen), seems hesitant in adopting the dog, she also realizes the bond formed between her husband and Hachi is unbreakable and she doesn't want to play spoilsport. As Hachi grows older, he follows Parker to work and then keeps waiting at the same place at the Bedridge Station to take him back home. Until one day when tragedy strikes.....
Directed by Lasse Hallstrom, Hachi is a heartbreaking story of a dog's devotion towards his master. It's a must-watch for all dog-lovers, and also for the ones who seem to prefer the company of cats. 'Cause the latter would never be able to come up with such a true story. It's a beautiful tribute to undying love and friendship. Be sure to have a few tissues around while you watch this.
Rating: 8/10
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