Hachi: A Dog's Tale - Behind the Scenes Look at Aging the Dogs - HD

A college professor takes in a dog he finds abandoned, and both find their lives changed forever as they form an unbreakable bond. Based on the true story of Hachiko, an Akita dog in 1920s Japan remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his master.

[@CozyBeatsHub]

That scene when you see Hatchi in older years, just walking to the train station all dirty -- omg even watching this video is making me cry like a baby. This poor little animal just cares about one thing - Seeing his owner again - so sad that he has no idea that he is never coming back. :*((

[@Elly3981]

I honestly have to wonder what people in Japan thought of this version of Hachiko since the dog has become one of their cultural icons for the last 100 years.

[@dwiedrich]

What a beautiful and touching story. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more emotional. I have never cried so hard during a movie in my life. My 7 year old son just kept looking at me and asking "are you okay Mommy" I was sobbing uncontrollably. I normally stay away from sad movies but this one is worth every tear. The real Hachi will never be forgotten.

[@slyspy9819]

The producers of this movie deserve an award for everything they did worked to perfection . The dog was transformed and we fell in love with it . BRAVO !

[@mymymayuhhh]

I cried when I watched the movie and I even cried when I watched the trailer. :'( such a beautiful yet sad movie

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

I just watched this movie. I cried so much I couldn't breathe. So touching story 😭❤️.

[@mikewebb1440]

At the end of this movie I was weeping so bad you would have thought my best friend died. Good dog Hachi. Good dog.

[@gingerisevil02]

How sad he's sitting waiting ten years for a man who will never come because he can't. How tragic. Heart wrenching and heart warming at the same time. Dogs have no concept of death, so he thinks he's just taking a long time, trusting he'll come. He doesn't give up on him, perfect loyalty.

[@Elly3981]

I really hope that Hachi's patience and loyalty was eventually rewarded. I love how both the Japanese and American Hachi movies implied that the professor's spirit returned to retrieve Hachiko and take him to heaven when he finally reached the end of his life.

[@ThatWeirdBerries]

I cried like 3 days after watching the movie

[@khfan4492]

Same here

[@nefertitisingh9617]

Agree it made me so depressed omg 😢

[@OliveDeuce]

I just watched a summary of the movie and for some reason I kept replaying it and believe me, my face is wet. I cried. This movie is the saddest movie to be filmed, its sadder than Old Yeller AND 8Below and you know what, they are both also true stories! I decided to write a book about this movie, hopefully someday it will be in stores. :) But still I cant believe this dog waited so long for his owner; he knew he was dead obviously that's why he barked and told him not to go that day, and he had also brought back the ball and played fetch, and he never played fetch with him! The dog just wanted to wait, and that is what makes it truly amazing. 5 stars is deserved... lol got tears on the keyboard while I was typing this.

[@gypcnme]

This is one of the most beautiful, wonderful movies I have ever seen. I like many who have posted, cried my heart out. Would that each of us would find such a loyal friend, human, or animal. What a gift.

[@sudarsana1433]

From 10 years that dog still waiting for his owner that is heartbreaking

[@arbitrarily01]

after watched this movie 3 times my table still fill with tissues

[@sodbuster925]

my god this movie STILL makes me cry and im 65 yrs old

[@Min1161]

I love to read that everyone else, male or female cried as much as I did watching this movie. Even when I come back months later and watch the ending, I cry again.

[@Kurmyte13]

One of my favorite movies... Cried so hard..

[@EzekielPrellus]

I had always assumed that they filmed with an older dog at the end. I was quite surprised to learn that the older Akita was a 4-year old dog named Forrest. They did an excellent job aging him and training him to walk slowly.

[@Elly3981]

Considering that most big dog breeds only live 10-12 years or so, 4 is nearing middle age for an Akita.

[@sgtjoe2008]

i thought no movie would make me cry....but after watching this....wow can't stop tears flowing....

[@SonyaRoseAtkinson]

My sister just sent me "Hachi" in a Breast Cancer care package. Everyone who took part in this movie was so amazing! My fiancée has worked on 100s of commercial sets as a PA & he's told me that the hardest ones to direct are the ones with dogs. It's a film to deeply appreciate in every way. It touches the soul, the very heart of you. The film reminded me so much of our family dog, Luke. I used to come home for Christmas every single year & the one Christmas that I couldn't make it, he died.

[@Metroid4ever]

@Jamerio3D I choke up once we get close to the part where the professor dies. Because I feel so sorry for Hachi, but he never stops waiting. And then when the professor comes back to get him to bring him up to heaven, sad because Hachi dies, but it's just so happy that they're finally reunited.

[@n4p4p4]

This scene...where old Hachi reunited with his master's wife made me cry! Waittt...not even cry...i literally sobbing!! So sad & emotional.

[@sherkam112261]

We just watched it Saturday.. I went through three tissues and they were soaked. This is a movie that I must own. It was wonderful...

[@momina485]

this movie is incredible amazing tearfull when i saw this movie i'm crying sooooooo much i have no wrords to say DR.EISABURO is the luckiest man hachiko you are forever be my hero hachiko i love you

[@sherkam112261]

When I collapsed in 2005 my dog wouldn't leave my side. She was my baby. She's no longer here, but the memories are in my heart forever. I had her cremated and put in a pretty box with her name on it from the funeral home. When I die she is going to be buried with me..

[@Elly3981]

I once heard someone say that if there are no cats and dogs in heaven, he isn't going, lol.

[@tiffanyhhan]

Rip hachi 💗 love you..

[@ennisi]

If just for a moment in my life I would be actor ,i would love to be part of this movie & thats is . Crying every time i see it !

[@carryb5]

oh my.. I have just seen it.. I cried my eyes out..... so touching.. breaks my heart! Great movie..

[@brandonluis45]

Im a grown ass man but this movie fkn destroyed me :'(

[@fearlesswarrior8022]

Lol me too

[@midhunjoseph4714]

The one damn thing that made me crying is it is based on a true story. 😭😭. We love HACHI❤❤

[@fannyalexander5906]

it's amazing that sometimes what we expect to other people cannot be seen to them but to these creatures. they could love as unconditional no matter if we shout to them or we neglect them for some reason. no matter how much they hurt, they're still loyal to us.

[@HoTaNdSwEeT]

never cried so much watching a movie as i did with this one!

[@ctapgoy]

awesome movie and i'm not even a big animal person. this movie made me CRY like a baby.

[@sudhisira]

@terry brown: If you did some research, you will find that the real Hachiko was adopted by his owner's gardener, Mr. Kobayashi, who gave him food and shelter. There was NO need for Hachi to go to the train station for food. The ONLY reason why he went there was to wait for his master. Ref. Akita, Treasure of Japan, pages 5-6 and if you are intent on further research, the 17 pages of Bibliography at the back might be a good place to start!

[@Elly3981]

Hachi was never a stray for the reason you said. People at the station also gave him food because they felt sorry for him.

[@himashisirimanna8178]

Thank you for this info. I feel loads better knowing that he had a home to stay. Still lot of things bother me, but this piece info took off loads of sorrrow from my mind.

[@Elly3981]

@@himashisirimanna8178 What I didn't like about the 1987 movie was that it implied that Hachiko was basically kicked to the curb and unwanted after his master died when in reality, he was very much loved and cared for by those who knew him and Professor Ueno. When he became more famous, a few people who worked at the Shibuya train station would actually sit next to him while he waited for his master.

[@luzmendez6403]

This movie its so emotional i almost cry🙁🙁😭

[@fearlesswarrior8022]

Almost? I cried my ass off

[@emwk9]

I was channel surfing and found this movie as it was ending................cried my eyes out....thinking "thank god this movie over"

[@sherkam112261]

My husband did the same thing, lol.. just saw it on ENCORE over the weekend.. Amazing movie, and true story.............

[@maytalacedo20]

seeing him all old and walk slow is so heartbreaking.

[@Min1161]

@Jamerio3D Very well said, and I completely agree, everyone should see this movie. Such a shame Sony did not release it in the theaters.

[@charranchris9603]

I cant stop crying it really makeš me sad but still cant stop watching bcoz soooooooo touching .

[@dicentrazreen]

I can't bear ti see the old Hachi :'(

[@Julltjuh]

I've just seen it and I've never cried that mucht to a movie...it's so beautiful but so sad :( x

[@MsNimsis]

The first and only movie to make me cry

[@IWAMICHI1]

He must be happy in the Heaven. He must had met gentle Dr. Ueno.(Japanese professor). Every creature must be die. But Hachi had pure and strong mind. He is very faithfull. His living way is wonderful.

[@pete26785]

Nice story....good for you

[@clarkkevin8481]

There are 3 deaf, blind, and no life activity has just showed there presence!

[@adrievandijk]

Hachiko.(de echte): Ter ere van jou is er terecht een mooie film gemaakt met een prachtig pianospel, en mensen zingen over jouw een lieflijk lied. Maar in jou ogen school er een leegte en een groot verdriet. Hachi wij vergeten jouw niet!

[@98kazer]

i don't know if this is true but *SPOILER ALERT! DON'T READ FOR YOUR OWN GOOD IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED THE MOVIE!* at the ending of the movie, when Hachiko is a few seconds away from dying, he saw his master(spirit) to come and pick him up, so i think saying "that man won't come" is a bit wrong cause the man that died, picked up his dog(spirit) and took him home(heaven)

[@Elly3981]

The ending of the movie was beautiful. It implies that the professor's spirit returned to take Hachiko with him to the afterlife on the night he finally passed away.

[@john84753]

the dog was probably just waiting there to be fed. You know people got off the train every day and gave him a treat knowing he would be waiting for it.

[@momina485]

hachi is my hero

[@pete26785]

as anybody seen "Loyal Dog won't leave fallen Navy Seal" on youtube? Yet another example of canine unending love, devotion and loyalty

[@NellieKAdaba]

Great

[@algeria3147.nadou9]

Hatchi❤ 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sherkam112261]

It is now showing on ENCORE .. :) high marks from me..

[@silvaadourian3185]

Hachi died of a broken heart 💔

[@allanpeter7700]

the people who disliked could bare the sadness

[@Min1161]

@AddieChristianGirl94 It is worth the tears to see this movie. It is so beautifully done.

[@cindyg12666]

this is a movie made to make u cry =(.......but still a good movie

[@silvaadourian3185]

It’s the wife’s fault not allowing hachi in the house as a puppy and selling the house or not being able to say goodbye to Parker his owner at the hospital

[@XxKeyBladeSlayerxX]

i wanna get an akita now ='(

[@ykim0416]

goddamn movie made my ceiling leak

[@anon2-]

ugh.. i wanna watch this, but reading all comments and knowing myself i know that im gonna cry like a baby so i dont wanna watch this :d

[@Min1161]

It will be on the Hallmark Channel again Nov. 11.

[@pete26785]

@sonyarose8 that is a sad story, you must have been heartbroken, i know i would be

[@MrPainkiller4rent]

@Jamerio3D it changed my life

[@Metroid4ever]

@pandaisabear Yes, exactly.

[@darrendelong]

Go watch it. But prepare lotsa tissues....

[@MrBobopsp]

3 people will never go to see the statue>,

[@allanpeter7700]

i meant couldnt

[@mojokiller101]

@rachel7036 i saw it it was REALLY sad i was crying SOOOOOOOO much

[@pete26785]

@john84753 your obviously a cat owner.this is the psychology of a cat -not a dog. I own both. however, no comparison in terms of companionship and loyalty, dogs are simply light years ahead and much brighter. in fact, the hachi story although moving is not that unusal. many, many similar stories involving canines only in different contexts have been documented. dogs are second to none in terms of loyalty, love and affection -unfortunately, that prob includes most humans too

[@Elly3981]

You obviously haven't heard of a cat named Toldo who lived in Italy and brought little flowers and gifts to his master's grave for years after he died.

[@MrPainkiller4rent]

@rachel7036 like darrendelong said prepare ALOT of tissues

[@GuyTheShooter]

I thought it was based on a true story

[@Wesleech]

I was a man till I saw this movie. later I found out I was a sniffling child. I didn't know my tear ducts worked that well.

[@john84753]

@pete26785 No, you do not know a similar story. I similar story would be of a dog waiting 10 years for a master that never shows. If you did know of a similar story, that dog was waiting to be fed too.

[@Elly3981]

There have been cases all over the world of dogs and even cats who remained loyal to their owners even long after their deaths. The oldest account is in Homer's Oddessy where Oddyessus's dog, Argos, waited for his master's return for 20 years.

[@vartatoosh]

I just don't understand why and where is this loyalty come from?

[@Elly3981]

Well, contrary to what the Hachi movies implied, Professor Ueno actually never married or had children so he doted on Hachiko like his own child. So it shouldn't be a surprise that Hachi loved his owner so much.

[@jjoker129]

Did they use 2 dogs or 3?

[@ericcarrluvr]

Josh reilly 3. Also Hachiko is such a good dog!

[@trilakersnbachamps]

@TheKidMystery me 2

[@pvbinoyable]

@pete26785 thats right

[@AnimeFan111000]

Its not a dog its a Wolf..

[@pete26785]

@john84753 lol, your like this child who retorts, "no its not true, its not" lol. A simple google search using appropriate key words yields thousands of related (OR SIMILAR) stories concerning canines.Moreover, lots of stories illustrating canine loyalty more strongly than than this one. Even Utube, for instance, is permeated with news accounts of dogs coming close to starvation due ro refusing to leave their master when he/she has, for example, taken ill.

[@pete26785]

@pvbinoyable take no notice this "john84753" is clearly the misguided one