A Dog Year

A Dog Year is a 2009 film directed by first time director George LaVoo starring Jeff Bridges. The film is based on the memoir by Jon Katz and adapted by LaVoo, the story centers on a man having a midlife crisis whose life is turned upside down when he takes in a border collie crazier than he is. Jon Katz is a man having a midlife crisis. His wife moved out of the house because he was becoming too distant. Their daughter Emma still lives with him, and, also, their dog Stanley. However, one day, Emma notices a problem with Stanley. Jon, Emma and Stanley go to the veterinarian, where Stanley is... diagnosed a heart condition, mainly because his heart is beating slower than it should be, and the vet is also surprised by the fact that the dog can run at all . Jon tries to keep playing with Stanley, even tempting him with the ball, but, the dog does not have the strength to go after her anymore, and just keeps lying on the floor. Eventually, Stanley dies.
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