"A true story of faith, devotion and undying love."

2009

1h 33m

8.0(6867 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

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Cast & Crew

28 members

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Richard Gere

Parker Wilson

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Joan Allen

Cate Wilson

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Sarah Roemer

Andy

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Ken

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Erick Avari

Jasjeet

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Robbie Sublett

Michael

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Davenia McFadden

Mary Anne

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Jason Alexander

Carl

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Kevin DeCoste

Ronnie (11 years)

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Robert Degnan

Teddy Barnes

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Tora Hallström

Heather

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Donna Sorbello

Myra

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Frank S. Aronson

Milton - The Butcher

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Troy Doherty

Sal

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Ian Sherman

Student Pianist

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Timothy Crowe

Evan Lock

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Denece Ryland

Miss Latham

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Blake Friedman

Student

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Bates Wilder

Harry Pinow

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Daniel Kirby

Commuter

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Gloria Crist

Commuter #2

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Rich Tretheway

Mover

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Tom Tynell

Man

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Robert Capron

Student (uncredited)

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Becki Dennis

Student (uncredited)

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John Franchi

Commuter (uncredited)

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Adam Masnyk

Awkward Reacting Boy (uncredited)

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Roy Souza

Commuter #2 (uncredited)

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