Hachiko: A Dog's Story

Professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) finds an abandoned Akita puppy on his way home from work one day. The dog, named Hachi, is not immediately welcomed by Parker's wife Cate (Joan Allen), but over time, Hachi worms his way into the family's hearts. Hachi is especially attached to Parker - he walks with Parker to the train station every day, and returns to the station every evening to accompany Parker home. As time moves on both Cate and Parker learn to love Hachi and he becomes a very important member of the family. Hachi is also known by some people in their town for his daily trek with his owner. One day, Parker passes away, but Hachi still returns to the station every day, waiting and hoping for his master to return. This single act endears Hachi to the people of the town, many of whom he comes to know during his daily trek and wait.