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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

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Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a 2009 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, based on the true story of Hachikō, an Akita dog in Japan known for his unwavering loyalty.The movie follows the bond between Hachi and his owner, a professor played by Richard Gere, showcasing their deep connection and the dog's remarkable loyalty. After the professor's sudden death, Hachi continues to wait for him at the train station every day for years, a devotion that touches the lives of many.
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Framing Device: Parker Wilson's grandson's "My Hero" speech at school frames the actual story about Hachi.
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Magical Asian
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Magical Asian: Ken acts like a mentor for Parker and never fails to lay some wisdom on him.
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Time-Passes Montage
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Time-Passes Montage: There is a montage showing Hachi waiting in front of the train station while the tree in the background passes through the four seasons multiple times to indicate that Hachi's devotion to his owner has been lasting for several years.
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Peaceful in Death
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Peaceful in Death: Hachi seems to pass in his sleep with a peaceful expression on his face. We even get to see train lights symbolizing the passing over.
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Smelly Skunk
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Smelly Skunk: Parker and Hachi get "skunked" in the backyard and despite their attempt to wash the stink off, they get Exiled to the Couch.
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Setting Update
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Setting Update: The real-life story took place in 1920s Japan. The movie sets the story in the United States around the year 2000.
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My Life Flashed Before My Eyes
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My Life Flashed Before My Eyes: When Hachi dies, we get to see a montage of happy memories with him and Parker.
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Happily Married
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Happily Married: Despite some friction early on over Hachi, Joan and Parker are shown to have a loving relationship right up until his death.
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Girls Stare at Scenery, Boys Stare at Girls
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Girls Stare at Scenery, Boys Stare at Girls: At the theatre where Joan is managing a restoration, she asks Parker if he thinks the restored mural looks beautiful. While she looks at the painting, he looks at her and agrees that she is beautiful.
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Tastes Like Friendship
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Tastes Like Friendship: Joan, Parker's wife, starts bonding with Hachi by giving him treats.
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Real-Person Epilogue
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Real-Person Epilogue: The movie's epilogue shows photographs of the real Hachi and adds details about the real events from the 1920s/1930s.
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No Antagonist
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No Antagonist: There is no character antagonizing either Hachi or his owner.
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Empathic Environment
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Empathic Environment: It rains when Hachi is taken from his home to the daughter's house.
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Animals See in Monochrome
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Animals See in Monochrome: Shots from Hachi's POV lack color.
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