I watched this movie lastnight and I CRIED. What a relaxing and peaceful movie. The bond they had was very clear! I had a realization after he died that Hachiko KNEW HE WAS GOING TO DIE that's why he didn't want to follow him that morning and that's why he played fetch with him; He wanted him to stay home. wahhhhhh im crying again. Even my 4 year old son cried and felt for Hachi. He kept saying "Mommy did his daddy die? I dont want his daddy to die. Look hes waiting for him, he's sad! Mommy my heart hurts for Hachiko" :( SUCH A GOOD MOVIE 100 out of 10 RECOMMEND!!!