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Released
2009 · FILM

A Dog Year

Inspiration comes from all walks of life.

Directed by
Runtime
80 min
ComedyDrama

Synopsis

Jon Katz is experiencing burnout and writer's block; his wife has left to stay with her sister because he is emotionally distant, and he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him an undisciplined border collie that has been abused. After a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog and rents a dilapidated farmhouse to give the dog space to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help train the dog, and Jon reluctantly agrees to try her services, raising the question of whether the problem lies with the dog or its owner.

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Principal cast & crew: 19

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Michael TaylorShot by Frederick ElmesScored by Joseph VitarelliDesigned by Debbie Devilla

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