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A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies

2007 · 124 min Drama Family Adventure
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

The Yamakura family enjoys a peaceful life in Nagaoka, where their loyal dog Mari is about to give birth. A powerful earthquake suddenly shatters the city, separating the family and trapping her three newborn puppies in the rubble. Driven by a fierce maternal instinct, Mari must overcome terror and navigate the perilous ruins to find them. Her perilous journey becomes a testament to survival and an unexpected beacon of hope, intertwining human and animal fates in a desperate struggle against the aftermath of disaster.

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Original Title マリと子犬の物語
Year 2007
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Family, Adventure
Director Ryuichi Inomata
Runtime 124 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (10 votes)

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The film is a remarkably balanced piece of storytelling, weaving family drama with genuine adventure tension without relying on cloying sentimentality. Director Ryuichi Inagaki maintains a compelling pace, seamlessly shifting between gentle moments of bond and the stark horror of the quake's aftermath.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of resilience, a quiet celebration of the invisible threads of loyalty that hold beings together against impossible odds. It’s a testament to instinct, both animal and human — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ryuichi Inomata

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The eerie stillness of shattered normalcy, punctuated by dust-filled light and determined whimpers.

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