Hachiko

Hachiko (1987)

ハチ公物語

Love between a dog and his master. A story of devotion, which transcends time and space.

The tragic, true story about Hachikō, an Akita dog who was loyal to his master, Professor Ueno, even after Ueno's death.

Date of release
1987-08-01
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (205)
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Drama, Family, History
Director
Seijiro Koyama

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: Genesis Award

Hachikō Monogatari is a 1987 Japanese drama film directed by Seijirō Kōyama and written by Kaneto Shindo. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mako Ishino and Masumi Harukawa, the film depicts the true story of Hachikō, a loyal Akita dog who continued to wait for his owner, Professor Hidesaburō Ueno, to return from work nine years following Ueno's death. It was the top Japanese film at the box office the year of its release and received the Yamaji Fumiko Film Award.

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