Why Richard Gere is trending: the movie "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" on TV Globo

Richard Gere is trending in online searches this Tuesday, October 6, driven by the broadcast of the acclaimed drama "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" on TV Globo's "Sessão da Tarde". The film, starring the actor, promises to move audiences with a story of love and unconditional loyalty between a man and his dog.

The drama "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" on Sessão da Tarde

TV Globo has scheduled the broadcast of "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" for this Tuesday, October 6, on its traditional afternoon movie slot "Sessão da Tarde". The feature film, of American and British nationality, was released in 2009 and belongs to the drama genre. Directed by Lasse Hallström, the main cast features Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sarah Roemer, and Jason Alexander.

The plot of unwavering fidelity

In the story, Richard Gere plays Parker Wilson, a dedicated university professor. Upon returning from work, Parker finds an abandoned Akita puppy at the train station. Knowing the breed's reputation for loyalty, he decides to take the puppy home, even though he knows his wife might not approve. Over time, a deep and unbreakable bond forms between the two. The dog, named Hachi, establishes a daily routine: he accompanies Parker to the train station every day and returns promptly in the late afternoon to wait for him. This friendship takes on unforgettable dimensions when an unexpected event alters the family's life, testing the limits of fidelity and unconditional love.

The true story behind the movie

The film "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" is based on the true story of Hachiko, an Akita dog famous for his loyalty to his owner. According to the distributor Imagem Filmes, Parker and the puppy quickly connect. The Movies Anywhere synopsis describes a university professor who takes in an abandoned dog, and the two form an unbreakable bond. The story is based on real facts about Hachiko, an Akita from 1920s Japan, remembered for his extraordinary loyalty to his owner. The University of Tokyo states that Hachiko was born in 1923 and died in 1935. He became known for waiting for his owner, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, from the same institution.

Hachiko: a legacy of loyalty in Japan

Hachiko's life has already been turned into a film in Japan, the United States, and China. He has statues in Shibuya, Odate, and the Hisai region. In 2015, he received another statue on the Yayoi campus, which brings the professor and the dog together in a joyful reunion. The University of Tokyo reports that Hachiko was found dead in the early hours of March 8, 1935, on the south side of Shibuya station. The autopsy, performed that same afternoon, indicated heartworm disease, a condition caused by parasites in the heart. Studies conducted decades later on the preserved organs also pointed to a possible malignant lung tumor with metastasis to the heart. Hachiko's body was stuffed and is now exhibited at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Japan. Some organs are preserved at the university, and the dog remains a symbol of fidelity. The story continues to move people by speaking of a simple feeling: the loyalty of someone waiting for someone they love.

Details of the broadcast on TV Globo

"Sessão da Tarde" airs Monday through Friday on TV Globo's schedule. This Tuesday, October 6, "Hachi: A Dog's Tale" is broadcast right after the soap opera "Além do Tempo", in the Special Edition slot. The broadcast time is around 3:45 PM (Brasília time), according to TV Globo São Paulo's schedule. The following program, the "Boletim SP2", begins at 5:15 PM. It is important to note that the schedule may vary in other regions, and it is recommended to check the local affiliate's programming. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes.

With information from Capricho, Globo, Brasil 247.