Hachiko
忠犬八公
Synopsis
This is the story of a puppy that touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hachiko is a cute Chinese pastoral dog. He met his destined owner Chen Jingxiu in the vast crowd and became a member of the Chen family. With the passage of time, the once beautiful home is no longer there, but Batong is still waiting where it is, and its fate is closely tied to its family.
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International Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Far East Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 25, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xu Ang
- Screenplay & Story
- Xu Ang
- Original Score
- Maiqi Jiao, 钟宗豪
- Original Title
- 忠犬八公
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.4M
- Production Studios
- iQIYI Pictures （重复 同 iQiyi Motion Pictures）, Beijing Lajin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xu Ang
Xu Ang, Kaneto Shindō, Li Lin, Li Liangwen, Zhang Hansi
Maiqi Jiao, 钟宗豪
He Shan
Zhu Lin
Yeh Ju-feng, Li Liangwen, Ning Ya
Department Leadership Roster
Xu Ang
Director
Zhu Lin
Editor
He Shan
Director of Photography
Xu Ang
Screenplay
Li Liangwen
Producer
Ning Ya
Producer
Li Lin
Writer
Li Liangwen
Writer
Zhang Hansi
Writer
钟宗豪
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hachiko
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What is Hachiko about?
This is the story of a puppy that touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hachiko is a cute Chinese pastoral dog. He met his destined owner Chen Jingxiu in the vast crowd and became a member of the Chen family. With the passage of time, the once beautiful home is no longer there, but Batong is still waiting where it is, and its fate is closely tied to its family.
Who directed Hachiko?
Hachiko was directed by Xu Ang.
Who stars in Hachiko?
The principal cast of Hachiko includes Feng Xiaogang, Joan Chen, Bai Jugang, Huang Chutong, Qian Bo.
When was Hachiko released and how long is it?
Hachiko was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Hachiko make at the box office?
Hachiko grossed $42.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hachiko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hachiko was composed by Maiqi Jiao, 钟宗豪.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hachiko?
Hachiko holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).