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The Dog & the Boy

The Dog & the Boy

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The Dog & the Boy

2023

0h 4m

3.6(5 votes)

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A young boy finds a robot dog in a forest under a pile of garbage. The two become close and spend time playing, fishing, and biking together as the seasons change. As the boy matures and, during a fireworks display, his city starts getting bombed.

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Directed by: Ryotaro Makihara
Produced by: Taiki Sakurai

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