Quill: The Life of A Guide Dog

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Based on a true story, QUILL: THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG is a sweet, documentary-like story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill.
  • Starring: Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina
  • Directed by: Yoichi Sai
  • Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
  • Release year: 2012
  • Studio: Music Box Home Entertainment
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Synopsis: Based on a true story, QUILL: THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG is a sweet, documentary-like story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill.
Starring: Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina
Supporting actors: Teruyuki Kagawa, Shinobu Terajima
Directed by: Yôichi Sai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 41 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: Details
Release year: 2012
Studio: Music Box Home Entertainment
ASIN: B0084BBS6C (Rental) and B00851RWH0 (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: May 18, 2012
  • Production Company: 2004 Quill Film Partners
  • Also Known As Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog

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“ This movie is highly recommended to all, not just dog lovers. ” A. M. Livas-Gulfin  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ It's a very touching story. ” yogareviewer     
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Life (and Death) of a Seeing-Eye Dog June 18, 2008
By Zack Davisson HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
Ah, the Japanese dog movie. It is a strange genre, although a prolific one. Any Japanese DVD shop will have a section devoted to it, and there are sometimes even cat movies as well. Probably the most familiar to US audiences is The Adventures of Milo & Otis, which was, shortened, re-edited and narration added for American audiences.

Unlike most US dog movies, like Benji or Lassie, the Japanese dog movie usually presents their animals as non-anthropomorphic, not performing super-feats or amazing tricks, but just showing loyalty and love and companionship, all the things a dog should do. They rarely save the day or foil criminals. They always bring a tear to the eye with their simple affection.

"Quill" is a quintessential Japanese dog movie. A floppy little puppy, cute as they come and entirely poster-ready, is trained to be a seeing-eye dog. A cantankerous blind person, assured that he doesn't need to be dragged around by a dog, is set to be proven wrong. Bring out the hankies and open the floodgates!

The story was adapted from a popular novel, "The Life of Quill, the Seeing-Eye Dog". The film is almost a documentary, showing Quill from his initial training up to his eventual bonding with his human companion to whom he will be both eyes and best friend. The training is handled in a realistic fashion, without forced drama or silly situations. While designed to be simple, and to educate children about the life of a seeing-eye dog, under the directorial hand of Yoichi Sai (A shock in and of itself, considering his next film was the brutal Blood and Bones. Apparently he had enough of sweetness and needed to get dirty), "Quill" becomes an enjoyable and moving film.

It is absolutely the kind of film that you could watch with little children, and still get something out of it yourself. Be warned that the film is realistic, and that death is a major theme. Nothing horrible happens, there is no heart-wrenching accident: this isn't Old Yeller, but death is a part of all living creatures, and is something that "Quill" addresses.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a great story May 5, 2011
By stain
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
quill is a japanese film (english subtitles) - a warm, loving story. a great little film. and if you love dogs, all the more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good boy! July 12, 2012
By BostonBoy
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Very sweet movie about a dog and his unconditional love to man and vice versa. A must for very dog lover out there...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
While there are many times a foreign or independent movie trumps Hollywood, this was not one of those times. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Fern
5.0 out of 5 stars The Story of Quill
Very well done, the breeder's take on knowing this dog would make an excellent guide dog is miraculous. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Casey
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed It
This was a good movie, save for the sad ending which we did not watch through completion. Would have been nice to have avoided that kind of ending..
Published 1 month ago by J. J. L. McGrath
5.0 out of 5 stars Unfailing love!
I love dogs and having three just makes this movie so much more special. Quill like all dogs gives love to all he comes in contact with, even if the love isn't always immediately... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. M. Livas-Gulfin
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Movie
This movie had a great storyline but the ending was a little harsh, especially for younger viewers. Despite the ending I felt as though it was an interesting movie and would... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Emily Hall
4.0 out of 5 stars I didn't notice it was only sub-titled in English. Still good.
This is a darling movie about the life of one dog-guide born, trained and working in Japan. It is in Japanese with English sub-titles. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jane from Oakland, Ca, USA
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Film!!!
As a UK puppy walker I was intrigued as to how another country did it. However, for anyone who loves dogs this in a must-see film. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Trish Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars OH my gosh!
The whole family sobbed. Having been a pediatric nurse, I would consider showing this movie to older children with type I diabetes who have trouble complying with their self care... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Keith Lafaso
1.0 out of 5 stars The best part about the movie was the ice cream and brownies I enjoyed...
For anyone who knows anything about raising a dog, I cannot stress enough how horrible this movie is. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sue H.
2.0 out of 5 stars Oops
When ordering I didn't see that this film is in Japanese!! This was very disappointing as it seems like a wonderful story.
Published 10 months ago by wbplib
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