Quaint houses, quiet college hallways, and rustic barns are its backdrops, while passing seasons date the movie along the way. “Hachi” is filmed nicely, and takes pains to sketch its small town life well. This will work into the story in profound ways by the film’s end. The townsfolk and station employees take an immediate liking to Hachi and his ritual of waiting for Parker each day as he returns for work. Bonding with Parker at his country home, Hachi soon accompanies him on his daily walk to the train station, invited or not. In the train station he finds an abandoned puppy, whom he finds is named “Hachiko,” or “Hachi.” He takes the dog home and it is only a matter of time until the two are inseparable, Parker soon abandoning his futile search for the dog’s rightful owner. Parker Wilson (Gere) is a music professor who takes a train to work every day. And while it does have some issues – mostly a lack of depth during some parts – overall this is just a nice story of loyalty, love, and an unbreakable bond. The love of this dog, as well as other, toned-down actors only adds to this film no one steals the show here. “ Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” is just that – a story that takes place as much from Hachi’s point of view as it does from his human owner. A more complicated one would have gone over the top, becoming a tearjerker without heart. Somehow, both combine to make a simplistically emotional story. Perhaps the nicest thing about this movie is that it’s based on a true story.
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