The real star is Rafie, the golden pup that plays Quill; dogs can be taught to sit or lie down, but they can't fake the sort of connection he makes with the people around him.
Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog(クイール)
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Japan · 2004
1h 40m
Director Yoichi Sai
Starring Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina, Kazu Matsuda, Yukika Sakuratani
Genre Drama
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Based on a true story, the film focuses on a Labrador guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, and his life with multiple families. He is then paired with a blind man named Watanabe who is at first reluctant to rely on him but is gradually won over by the dog's gentle patience.
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Puppy appeal nudges past some dramatic deficiencies -- if just by a nose.
New York Daily News by Joe Neumaier
Yoichi Sai's movie may be a bit tough for young viewers, but it is gentle and illuminating.
Village Voice by Melissa Anderson
When isn't it a good time to show a movie tracing the development of a kind, charismatic yellow Labrador retriever from frolicsome puppy to devoted seeing-eye companion to weary senior?
Chicago Sun-Times by Roger Ebert
What sets this film above so many movies about animals is that it's about a dog who is realistic in every aspect.
The rigors of identifying and training companion dogs are fascinating, but they would fit more comfortably in a non-fiction format, where nobody has to play pretend. As it stands, the dog is the only creature who acts naturally.
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