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The Year of the Dog (2022)
Great Story About Beginning to Trust Again
This film, beautifully written and shot, is a meaningful story about a struggling alcoholic who meets a rescue dog with a special ancestry that allows the two of them to forge a special bond, one that ultimately proves healing to both of them.
It's not a huge principal cast, five characters, but ensemble casting works well. And for an independent film with many unknown actors, the acting is very believable. It sometimes feels almost like a documentary -- I read that in another review and that resonates with my experience as well. The two indigenous lead actors Michael Spears and Jon Proudstar really give amazing performances.
I saw the film twice when it played in New York and I got teary eyed both times. It was better than I expected and would highly recommend it for someone looking for an inspiring independent film that has a rhythm and feel all its own.
I also thought the dog, Yup'ik added important comedic relief and also a really cool bond with his human counterpart.