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A military dog returns to the United States after serving with soldiers in Afghanistan. Following a traumatic event, the dog is adopted by the family of its handler. While the animal initially struggles to adjust, it forms a bond with the handler's teenage brother. Together, the two navigate their personal challenges and uncover the truth regarding the handler's death.

Directed by Boaz Yakin, this adventure drama was the fifth film in his career, following Safe. The screenplay was written by Yakin and Sheldon Lettich. The main cast includes Josh Wiggins, Thomas Haden Church, Lauren Graham, Robbie Amell, Mia Xitlali, and Dejon LaQuake, with a total of 34 credited actors.

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sunswept Entertainment, and Reel Chefs Catering, the film had a budget of 20 million USD and earned 44 million USD worldwide. Audience reception was generally positive, with a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb from 31,000 votes and 7.1/10 on TMDB from 957 votes. In contrast, film critics gave the movie a lower rating of 4.7/10 based on 97 reviews.