I watched this film recently with my partner who thought it would be a good Sunday afternoon watch and would be light hearted. We are both animal lovers and it became clear early on that this was not light hearted and it became a difficult watch as you watch the dogs story unfold. You dont want to watch at times because it becomes painful but you do all the way to the sad ending!
It is a good film and prompted me to watch the Japanese version, the American one was based on the true story as was the Japanese one but this version is easier to follow and more relatable.
I felt compelled to find out more and discovered a book written about the "Loyal Dog Hatchiko" - Hachi - The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan written by Mayumi Itoh. The book is very compelling and sets out to separate fact from fiction using evidence but also give the reader background on professor, journalist and other people associated with Hachi as well as some background on the times and culture in Japan at the time. The book is very detailed and you realise this film is a simplified version and is more of a summary.
I must admit that if you are easily upset or have sensitive children you will find this film difficult to watch and it will definitely leave you in tears.
It is a good film and prompted me to watch the Japanese version, the American one was based on the true story as was the Japanese one but this version is easier to follow and more relatable.
I felt compelled to find out more and discovered a book written about the "Loyal Dog Hatchiko" - Hachi - The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan written by Mayumi Itoh. The book is very compelling and sets out to separate fact from fiction using evidence but also give the reader background on professor, journalist and other people associated with Hachi as well as some background on the times and culture in Japan at the time. The book is very detailed and you realise this film is a simplified version and is more of a summary.
I must admit that if you are easily upset or have sensitive children you will find this film difficult to watch and it will definitely leave you in tears.
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