Experience a once-in-a-lifetime friendship beyond your wildest dreams
A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?
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Contemplative, intimate, character-led and effortless.
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- intimateepic
- character-ledplot-driven
- effortlessdemanding
- earnestironic
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- Brent Marchanton TMDB · Jun 20247/10
In an age where the lines of what makes for a successful relationship have become increasingly blurred (and simultaneously more liberating), we’re seeing all manner of partnership combinations emerge that are just as valid as conventional models, no matter how different they may appear. And thank goodness for that, as evidenced by the profound connection depicted in this delightful animated feature from writer-director Pablo Berger. In a diversely multicultural version of 1980s New York (some might more correctly call it a multi-species zootropolis), Dog is a lonely soul. He longs to find someone to make his life fulfilled, a dream that appears to come true when he purchases an Amica 2000 Robot. Once activated, Robot and Dog quickly bond and spend a fun summer getting to know one another and enjoying each other’s company. But, when a late summer beach outing inadvertently separates them until the following spring, each is left alone, wondering if they’ll ever see one another again, despite often dreaming about what such a reunion may hold. During this separation, though, both parties begin to realize what could occur if they never reconnect, prompting them to consider how to forge
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Set in a New York City populated by animals with human traits, we meet a dog who lives a rather solitary existence. Addicted to microwavable mac 'n cheese, he catches a glimpse of a couple in the apartment block opposite and that makes him feel a little lonesome. A timely ad on the television, though, suggests he buy a robot pal. An huge great box duly arrives and a Meccano project that might have daunted Da Vinci ensues. Success! Soon the pair are bonding nicely and a trip to the beach proves great fun. The problem? Well, the robot then seizes up. Lack of power. The dog rushes home to get a repair kit only to find his return barred by gates and padlocks. It's the end of the season and he cannot return til June! He tries a few wheezes to get to his friend, but thwarted he must accept the inevitable and wait. It's whilst he is waiting that we are introduced to the dreams of the robot as he lies paralysed on the sand. Simple dreams. Nothing too aspirational, but they help him while away the time as the rain, snow, sand - and a few unkindly visitors pepper his inactivity. Meantime, our canine friend must also try to get on with his life - and perhaps unsurprisingly, he dreams too. The
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Cast
- Ivan LabandaDog / Robot / Various (voice)
- Tito TrifolVarious (voice)
- Rafa CalvoVarious (voice)
- José García TosVarious (voice)
- José Luis MediavillaVarious (voice)
- Graciela MolinaDuck / Various (voice)
- Esther SolansVarious (voice)
Crew
- Pablo BergerDirector
- Pablo BergerWriter
- Alfonso VilallongaOriginal Music Composer
- Fernando FrancoEditor
- Ignasi EstapéProducer
- Ángel DurándezProducer
- Sandra Tapia DíazProducer
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