I hope everyone gets a chance to watch this film. Alcoholism is a tough subject to tackle but this film navigates it well. The dynamic of animals helping humans and humans helping animals is very real, and this film brings that to life. I grew up in the state of Montana where this film was shot and I have to say, there is something healing about the landscape and wilderness of the state and this film captures some of that. Also, culturally I think this film investigates some of the struggles that rural Montana dishes out. This film navigates those hardships well, like the extreme weather, the history and heritage of the different cultures in the state, and the small town heroes that bridge the gaps between those different cultures and creates a mutual understanding through shared hardships. The film has an authenticity and small town realism that few films ever really capture. The Year of the Dog film from it's production to it's message has nothing but heart.
Review of The Year of the Dog
