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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

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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Time Out by

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.

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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?

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The A.V. Club by Scott Tobias

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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