The Weight of a Dog
Synopsis
New retiree Dawn’s world is upended when she’s tasked with chaperoning her adult daughter’s abortion. The generational differences that have shaped their experiences of womanhood clash, and Dawn grapples with the limitations that have shaped her life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucy Sandler
- Screenplay & Story
- Mechi Lakatos, Lucy Sandler
- Original Title
- The Weight of a Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Park Pictures Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucy Sandler
Mechi Lakatos, Lucy Sandler
Arianna Tomasettig
Joey Fitzsimmons
Department Leadership Roster
Lucy Sandler
Director
Arianna Tomasettig
Editor
Mechi Lakatos
Writer
Lucy Sandler
Writer
Joey Fitzsimmons
Producer
Joey Fitzsimmons
Producer
Taylor Venegas
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weight of a Dog
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Weight of a Dog about?
New retiree Dawn’s world is upended when she’s tasked with chaperoning her adult daughter’s abortion. The generational differences that have shaped their experiences of womanhood clash, and Dawn grapples with the limitations that have shaped her life.
Who directed The Weight of a Dog?
The Weight of a Dog was directed by Lucy Sandler.
Who stars in The Weight of a Dog?
The principal cast of The Weight of a Dog includes Brooke Smith, Chelsea Frei, Eli Powers, Miya Folick, Mechi Lakatos.
When was The Weight of a Dog released and how long is it?
The Weight of a Dog was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 16m.