Directed by:
Lasse HallströmCinematography:
Ron FortunatoComposer:
Jan A.P. KaczmarekCast:
Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sarah Roemer, Jason Alexander, Erick Avari, Bates Wilder, Robert Capron, Americo Presciutti, Robbie Sublett (more)VOD (3)
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This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. Hachiko faithfully returns to the same spot at the station the very next day, and every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master.
During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square. He teaches the local people love, compassion and above all unyielding loyalty. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya station in Japan as a permanent reminder of his devotion and love. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Richard Gere](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/054/164054984_6c9f7f.jpg)
Richard Gere
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Primal Fear (1996)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
![Joan Allen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/426/162426362_e45364.png)
Joan Allen
USA
Best movies:
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
![Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272600_940fa6.jpg)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Japan
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
The Last Emperor (1987)
Little Boy (2015)
![Sarah Roemer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276412_f93265.jpg)
Sarah Roemer
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Disturbia (2007)
Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
![Jason Alexander](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/730/162730522_5228a2.jpg)
Jason Alexander
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Pretty Woman (1990)
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
![Erick Avari](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273116_432cc4.jpg)
Erick Avari
India
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
The Mummy (1999)
Stargate (1994)
Bates Wilder
USA
Best movies:
Shutter Island (2010)
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Mystic River (2003)
![Robert Capron](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/078/830/78830993_7e848e.jpg)
Robert Capron
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
The Way Way Back (2013)
Frankenweenie (2012)
![Americo Presciutti](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/368/368081_bf4f2c.jpg)
Americo Presciutti
USA
Best movies:
Shutter Island (2010)
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
The Town (2010)
Robbie Sublett
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
White Irish Drinkers (2010)
Mystery Team (2009)
Davenia McFadden
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Private Parts (1997)
Side Effects (2013)
Troy Doherty
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Raymond Alongi
USA
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Joy (2015)
Tora Hallström
Sweden
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
Safe Haven (2013)
Hilma (2022)
Rich Skinner
Best movies:
Hachiko: A Dog's Story (2009)
The Town (2010)
The Proposal (2009)