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The Pye-Dog

2007·Movie
1h 30min

Where to watch

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The Pye-Dog, produced by Teddy Robin and written and directed by Derek Kwok, contained all the necessary ingredients for a story of friendship and camaraderie between a man and a boy. Both orphans, they bond together through school, but a secret one of them has of his true intentions threaten that established friendship, with a questioning of loyalties.
Hong Kong Crime DramaOrphanhoodFriendshipLoyaltyMoral DilemmaComing-of-AgeBleakPsychologicalSocial Commentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Pye-Dog worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pye-Dog rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Pye-Dog?

1 h 30 min

The Pye-Dog runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Pye-Dog in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.