Movie

Sun Dogs

2017 · 93 min

A gentle, bittersweet character study that balances quirky humor with deep empathy, leaving a warm ache.

Overview: A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to form an unlikely team on a misguided adventure.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, whimsical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, isolation, grief
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
isolation
grief
healing
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild