Hachiko

A Chinese pastoral dog named Batong, also known as Hachiko, is adopted by Chen Jingxiu and becomes a beloved part of the Chen family. The dog and his owner develop a deep bond, but the relationship is tested when Chen disappears. Despite the passage of time and changes to the family home, the dog continues to wait for his owner's return in a story centered on loyalty and friendship. This film is an adaptation of a screenplay by Kaneto Shindo.

Directed by Xu Ang, who also co-wrote the script with Zhang Hansi and Li Lin, the drama stars Feng Xiaogang as Chen Jingxiu and Joan Chen as Li Jiazhen. The supporting cast includes Bai Jugang, Huang Chutong, Bo Qian, and Yang Bo. Produced by iQIYI Pictures and Beijing Lajin Film, the movie had a worldwide box office return of 42 million USD.

Audience reception has been positive, with the film earning a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb from 1,100 votes and a score of 8/10 on TMDB from 282 votes.