Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a 2009 drama film and the place that it was realiced was in Seattle. It was based on the true story of a faithful Akita Inu, the titular Hachikō, it is directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Stephen P. Lindsey，Kaneto Shindo and stars Richard Gere, Joan Allen and Sarah Roemer. The film was set in the biginings of 19's in Tokyo.
- Hachi is portrayed by three dogs, Chico, Layla, and Forrest
- Richard Gere as Professor Parker Wilson
- Joan Allen as Cate Wilson, his wife
- Sarah Roemer as Andy Wilson, his daughter
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Ken Fujiyoshi
- Jason Alexander as Carl Boilins
- Erick Avari as Jasjeet, an Indian vendor
- Davenia McFadden as Mary Anne
- Kevin DeCoste as Ronnie
- Tora Hallström as Heather
- Robbie Sublett as Michael
- Robert Capron as a pupil
- Frank Aronson as a Butcher
In 19's a puppy is sent from Japan to the United States, but escapes when his cage falls at an American train station. Professor Parker Wilson finds the dog and takes it home. Ken, a Japanese professor, translates the symbol on the collar as 'Hachi' signifying good fortune. Parker decides to call the dog Hachikō. Parker attempts to play fetch with Hachi, but Hachi refuses.
One morning, Parker leaves for work and Hachi follows him to the train station. Later in the afternoon, Hachi walks to the station, to wait patiently for Parker to come home. They continue to do this every day.
One day Parker gets ready to leave and Hachi barks at him and refuses to join him. When Parker does leave, Hachi chases him while holding his ball. Parker is surprised but pleased that Hachi is finally willing to play fetch with him. Not wishing to be late, Parker catches his train despite Hachi's barking. Later that day Parker is teaching, still holding Hachi's ball, when he suddenly suffers a heart attack and dies.
At the train station, Hachi waits patiently as the train arrives, but there is no sign of Parker. Until Parker's son-in-law Michael (Ronnie Sublett) comes to collect him. The next day, Hachi returns to the station and waits. As time passes, Hachi is sent to live with her daughter Andy (Sarah Roemer), Michael, and their baby Ronnie. However, Hachi escapes and finds his way back to the station, where he sits at his usual spot.
For the next ten years, Hachi waits for his owner. His loyalty is profiled in the local newspaper. Hachi continues his daily walk to the same spot in front of the train station to his final day when he recollects his life with his master. He then imagines Parker coming out of the station and the two greeting each other. Hachi is last seen lying on the snow, alone and still.
