A dog was there to comfort those who were hurt, troubled, and confused. Autumn 2011, Sendai. A man lost his job in the earthquake and turned to crime to save his family. A dog he picked up by chance becomes the man's guardian angel (The Man and the Dog). A couple on the brink of falling apart each call the dog by a different name (The Couple and the Dog). A tear-jerking work that depicts the deep bond between man and dog that transcends the species. Winner of the 163rd Naoki Prize. Commentary by...
