The Year of the Dog is an emotionally resonant film that beautifully portrays the transformative power of love and companionship. Directed by Andrew McGinn, Rob Grabow, and Michael Peterson the film follows the story of an alcoholic trying to stay sober so that he can see his mom before she dies and a dog named Yup'ik that almost magically appears on his sponsor Fred's Montana farm.
The scenery is really at times stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful! I've been to Montana and to the Rockies where this was filmed and they absolutely nailed the majesty of it.
Along the way, Matt, the main character learns what it means to connect. To really connect again with other human beings on an emotional level and it starts because of Yup'ik the way Matt finally learns to show up for Yup'ik carries into his all aspects of his life.
It's not an easy story to watch in that it deals with difficult subject matter, but it is an inspiring story that really relies on meaningful storytelling. It doesn't have the usual sensational gun fights, and crazy exploits that can sometimes accompany movies about recovery and addiction. It's simple in some senses, but also can meet most of where we're at. I think it will resonate particularly strongly with those people who have themselves struggled with addiction or if people close to them have struggled.
I come from a big family and will definitely recommend this film.
The scenery is really at times stop-you-in-your-tracks beautiful! I've been to Montana and to the Rockies where this was filmed and they absolutely nailed the majesty of it.
Along the way, Matt, the main character learns what it means to connect. To really connect again with other human beings on an emotional level and it starts because of Yup'ik the way Matt finally learns to show up for Yup'ik carries into his all aspects of his life.
It's not an easy story to watch in that it deals with difficult subject matter, but it is an inspiring story that really relies on meaningful storytelling. It doesn't have the usual sensational gun fights, and crazy exploits that can sometimes accompany movies about recovery and addiction. It's simple in some senses, but also can meet most of where we're at. I think it will resonate particularly strongly with those people who have themselves struggled with addiction or if people close to them have struggled.
I come from a big family and will definitely recommend this film.