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HACHI: A DOG'S STORY DVD and Original Dog Collar Memorabilia
- Item Number
- 302
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 250 USD to tracker11
- Number of Bids
- 14 - Bid History
Item Description
See the movie starring Richard Gere and own the priceless, handmade dog collar worn by the Akita puppy (actually, several puppies) who starred in HACHI: A DOG'S STORY.
The handmade leather collar includes a wooden square "charm" in which the Japanese symbol for "Hachi" (Eight), made of metal, is inlaid. Hachi wore this collar around his neck throughout the movie. Included is a photo of the actress Sara Roehmer with Hachi, who is wearing the collar. Only three collars like this exist.
The DVD tells the heartwarming story about an unbreakable bond between a university professor and his dog, and is based on a true story that took place in Japan in the 1930s. It begins when Parker (Richard Gere) finds a lost puppy (Hachi) at his local train station. Unfortunately his wife Cate (Joan Allen) has banned him from owning another dog but his reluctance to hand the dog over to the authorities results in Parker hiding the pup in his house.
It’s no surprise that Cate soon finds out. When no one claims Hachi, the mystery puppy wins over Cate who accepts the Akita pup into their family, while Parker and Hachi become increasingly inseparable and develop an inexplicable friendship.
Each morning Hachi accompanies Parker to the train station and faithfully returns to greet his master every evening in exactly the same place, at exactly the same time. He becomes a regular fixture of the community and an inspiration of love, friendship and unyielding loyalty to everyone who meets him.
The movie was directed by Lasse Hollstrom, director of critically acclaimed films such as "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "Chocolat," and "The Cider House Rules."
Item Special Note
Donated By:
Paul Mason
Vicki Wong
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