Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog

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  • Opened May 18, 2012 
  • 1 hr 40 min

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 10+. More on child suitability

  • The documentary-like story of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter, his selection to become a guide, his life with a foster family until his first birthday, followed by highly specialized schooling in guiding the sightless. He is then paired with a blind man named Watanabe Mitsuru who is at first reluctant to rely on Quill. But Quill’s great patience, gentleness and skill eventually wins him over and they become inseparable friends. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina, Teruyuki Kagawa, Keiko Toda, Shinobu Terajima
  • Director: Yoichi Sai
  • Genres: Drama

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Slant Magazine
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The exquisite live-action Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog may be the family film of the year. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

What sets this film above so many movies about animals is that it's about a dog who is realistic in every aspect. Read full review

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The New York Times
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Therein lies the essence of this simple, bluntly effective movie. Its principal selling point - the supreme watchability of dogs, especially working dogs - is undeniably powerful. Read full review

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Village Voice
| Melissa Anderson

When isn't it a good time to show a movie tracing the development of a kind, charismatic yellow Labrador retriever from frolicsome puppy to devoted seeing-eye companion to weary senior? Read full review

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Quill in "Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog."