While his wife Cate (Joan Allen, from the ' Bourne' films) isn't thrilled with the idea of bringing a dog home, eventually Hachi breaks down her resistance and becomes a part of the family. 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' (originally called 'Hachi: A Dog's Story,' and 'Hachiko: A Dog's Story') centers around the life of Hachiko, a young Akita pup found abandoned at the Bedridge train station by Professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere). The story is ripe for cinematic and literary adaptation. Considering some humans can't even wait for their lovers to return from a weeklong work trip before pursuing new partners to bide their time, the devotion shown by this dog defines the very word itself.
Dewey passed away in November 2006.), or any of their brethren, could compare to the story of Hachiko, the Akita who lingered in the Shibuya railroad station in Japan in the 20's and 30's, waiting for his master, Hidesaburo Ueno, years after Ueno had passed on while away at work. But neither of those critters (Faith is still alive. Faith may be recognizable more by picture than name, as the dog born with severely deformed front legs, but the courage she has shown in overcoming adversity to inspire others has far outweighed the shock appeal of any pictures. When a human cries on screen, it can affect us, but when we see an animal struggle in a similar fashion, with human emotions, it will affect us, there's no can about it.ĭewey Readmore Books (yes, that was his voted on name, unfortunately.) inspired many with his uplifting attitude, after being found left in one of the book return slots in a library. There's a special place in all of us for most animals, and not just the stomach.
Let's not beat around the bush: animal stories can be far more uplifting, or heartbreaking, than any story based around human protagonists and their plights.