A Dog Year

A gentle, warm-hearted story about a man and a difficult dog finding peace together, with quiet humor and emotional honesty.

Directed by

George LaVoo

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Jeff Bridges, Lauren Ambrose, Lois Smith

Tagline

Inspiration comes from all walks of life.

Overview

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Healing, isolation, identity, friendship

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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