The Year of the Dog
“A Story About Pulling Through”
Synopsis
Matt, a loner alcoholic, struggles to maintain sobriety and honor his mother's dying wish to see him get sober. His AA sponsor offers him refuge at his farm where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray husky with a unique talent. Their relationship struggles at first, but with the help of their Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull thru to the finish line.
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THE YEAR OF THE DOG | Official Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chelsea Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Peterson, Andrew McGinn, Rob Grabow
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Grabow
- Original Score
- Tim Karplus
- Original Title
- The Year of the Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Good Deed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Peterson, Andrew McGinn, Rob Grabow
Rob Grabow
Tim Karplus
George Potter
Michael Peterson, Don Andrews
Rob Grabow, Heather Hanley
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Peterson
Director
Andrew McGinn
Director
Rob Grabow
Director
Heather Hanley
Producer
Michael Peterson
Editor
George Potter
Director of Photography
Don Andrews
Editor
Tim Karplus
Original Music Composer
Rob Grabow
Writer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Year of the Dog about?
Matt, a loner alcoholic, struggles to maintain sobriety and honor his mother's dying wish to see him get sober. His AA sponsor offers him refuge at his farm where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray husky with a unique talent. Their relationship struggles at first, but with the help of their Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull thru to the finish line.
Who directed The Year of the Dog?
The Year of the Dog was directed by Michael Peterson, Andrew McGinn, Rob Grabow.
Who stars in The Year of the Dog?
The principal cast of The Year of the Dog includes Rob Grabow, Michael Spears, Jon Proudstar, Alyssa Groenig, Jeff Medley.
When was The Year of the Dog released and how long is it?
The Year of the Dog was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Year of the Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Year of the Dog was composed by Tim Karplus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Year of the Dog?
The Year of the Dog holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).