Directed by:
Lasse HallströmCinematography:
Ron FortunatoComposer:
Jan A.P. KaczmarekCast:
Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sarah Roemer, Jason Alexander, Erick Avari, Bates Wilder, Robert Capron, Americo Presciutti, Robbie Sublett (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. Hachiko faithfully returns to the same spot at the station the very next day, and every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master.
During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square. He teaches the local people love, compassion and above all unyielding loyalty. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya station in Japan as a permanent reminder of his devotion and love. (official distributor synopsis)
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Hachi
Label: Epic Records
Year: 2010
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 56:28
1. | Japan | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:25 |
2. | New Home | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:45 |
3. | The Foot | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:39 |
4. | Dance Rehersal | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:14 |
5. | Storm And The Rescue | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:35 |
6. | The Second Dance | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 00:50 |
7. | Under The Fence | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:50 |
8. | Treats From Cate | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:50 |
9. | Parker's Dance Played On Piano | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:41 |
10. | Parker & Hachi Walk To The Station | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:02 |
11. | Baby | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:22 |
12. | Marriage Bath | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:26 |
13. | Fetch | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:10 |
14. | To Train Together | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:23 |
15. | Packing Boxes | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:13 |
16. | Parker & Hachi | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:26 |
17. | Hachiko Runs Away | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 04:26 |
18. | Memory Of The Storm | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:34 |
19. | Hachi - Waiting For Parker Again | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:49 |
20. | Hachi's - Last Trip To The Station | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:04 |
21. | Goodbye | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:08 |
22. | Hachi, Parker & Cate - Memories | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:52 |
23. | BONUS TRACKS: Hachi's Voice (Version 1) | 01:14 | |
24. | Hachi's Voice (Version 2) | 00:10 | |
25. | Hachi's Voice (Version 3) | 00:11 | |
26. | Hachi's Voice (Version 4) | 00:09 |
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 2010
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 54:44
1. | Japan | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:25 |
2. | New Home | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:45 |
3. | The Foot | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:39 |
4. | Dance Rehearsal | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:14 |
5. | Storm And The Rescue | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:35 |
6. | The Second Dance | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 00:50 |
7. | Under The Fence | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:50 |
8. | Treats From Cate | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:50 |
9. | Parker's Dance Played On Piano | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:41 |
10. | Parker & Hachi Walk To The Station | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:02 |
11. | Baby | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:22 |
12. | Marriage Bath | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:26 |
13. | Fetch | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:10 |
14. | To Train Together | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:23 |
15. | Packing Boxes | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:13 |
16. | Parker & Hachi | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:26 |
17. | Hachiko Runs Away | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 04:26 |
18. | Memory Of The Storm | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 01:34 |
19. | Hachi - Waiting For Parker Again | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:49 |
20. | Hachi - Last Trip To The Station | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:04 |
21. | Goodbye | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 02:08 |
22. | Hachi, Parker & Cate - Memories | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 03:52 |