Kinako - The Story of an Apprentice Police Dog
Based on the true story of a female dog trainer, Kyoko Mochizuki, nicknamed "Anko", and a Labrador retriever which repeatedly fails the police dog trials despite numerous tries. Kyoko Mochizuki is an 18-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a police dog trainer. She is admitted to a police dog training school and meets a young Kinako, a Labrador retriever puppy. An instructor there informs Kyoko that Kinako is too weak to become a police dog, but Kyoko is determined that she will make Kinako into one.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | きな子〜見習い警察犬の物語 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Yoshinori Kobayashi |
| Runtime | 113 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between the rigid demands of the system and the fragile emotional bond between the girl and her dog. It explores perseverance not through loud victories, but through quiet, daily efforts and small steps toward a grand goal.
What lingers after the viewing is a sincere, unsentimental story that reminds us of the importance of never giving up and believing in those we love. It leaves a warm, uplifting feeling. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yoshinori Kobayashi
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