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I Don't Speak Dog (But I'll Try)

A woman and her German Shepherd dog sit on a bed

Synopsis

A filmmaker unpacks her evolving relationship with her adolescent German Shepherd, confronting the painful question of why, despite raising him, he seems to love her partner more. Blending observational and verité footage with personal narration, this tender story of unrequited love unfolds into an intimate inquiry into the complexities of caregiving and cross-species bonds. Contending with the influence of intergenerational parenting styles on the human–dog relationship and the ways dog’s express agency, the film ultimately asks whether it is possible to love truly without conditions.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
32 min 9 sec
Format
Digital video, 4K UHD, colour
Director
Rime Tsujino
Producer
Rime Tsujino
Editor
Rime Tsujino
Director of Photography
Rime Tsujino
Sound
Rime Tsujino

Genre

Comedy Drama Experimental Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Rime Tsujino

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