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10 Promises to My Dog

2008·Movie
1h 57min
68
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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One day a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who has just turned twelve, and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. She immediately falls in love with the puppy and names it "Socks" after the paws which looked like they had white socks on. Akari was together with Socks day and night. However, as Akari grows up, her feelings and interest moves away from Socks. Year by year, their distance grows, which also leads to her physical distance as she moves to a far off city, and must leave Socks behind to a childhood friend. One day, Akari remembers the 10 promises that she had made with Socks and her deceased mother...
Pet Companionship DramaComing-of-Age StoryEmotional & HeartfeltFamily BondsLife LessonsLoyalty & LossJapanese MelodramaResponsibility ThemesTearjerker

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68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is 10 Promises to My Dog?

1 h 57 min

10 Promises to My Dog runs 1 h 57 min.

What language is 10 Promises to My Dog in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.