Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog
A film by Sai Yoichi
Starring Kaoru Kobayashi, Kippei Shiina, Teruyuki Kagawa
Based on a true story, Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog is the sweet tale of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill.
We follow Quill from the litter to his selection as a guide dog shortly after his first birthday. After training at a school for guide dogs, Quill is paired with a blind man named Watanabe who at first is reluctant to rely on him. But Quill’s great patience, gentleness and skill eventually win him over and they become inseparable friends.
A wonderful film. I can’t recommend the movie highly enough.
—Stephen Whitty, Newark Star Ledger
What sets this film above so many movies about animals is that it’s about a dog who is realistic in every aspect.
—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
An absolute must-see for dog lovers of all ages. Family entertainment at its best!
—Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal
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Technical Information
- Production Year
- 2004
- Country of Production
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese with English subtitles
Past Screenings (since April 2nd, 2009)
- Sunday, Jun 3, 2012
- 12:00pm
- Saturday, Jun 2, 2012
- 12:00pm
- Thursday, May 31, 2012
- 7:20pm
- Wednesday, May 30, 2012
- 9:40pm · 5:00pm
- Tuesday, May 29, 2012
- 7:20pm
- Monday, May 28, 2012
- 9:40pm · 5:00pm
- Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 7:20pm · 2:30pm
- Saturday, May 26, 2012
- 9:40pm · 5:00pm · 11:30am
- Friday, May 25, 2012
- 7:20pm · 2:30pm
- Thursday, May 24, 2012
- 9:30pm · 5:25pm
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- 5:25pm
- Tuesday, May 22, 2012
- 9:30pm
- Monday, May 21, 2012
- 7:30pm
- Sunday, May 20, 2012
- 9:40pm · 3:35pm · 11:30am
- Saturday, May 19, 2012
- 5:35pm · 1:30pm
- Friday, May 18, 2012
- 5:35pm · 1:30pm
See showtimes for all currently scheduled films.

