5 Recommended Films about Friendship between Humans and Animals, Touching and Meaningful

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Adhwa Medisanda

Friendship is a good relationship that develops between one person and one or more other people. If considered a friend, they will always be happy to spend time together, share stories, and create many happy moments. Friendship can not only be formed between humans, but also between humans and animals.

For animal lovers or pet owners, they certainly have a sense of love for their beloved animals. Even the friendship between humans and animals is often depicted through movies. Movies about friendship between humans and animals often provide touching and heartwarming meanings.

Here are some touching and meaningful recommendations for movies about friendship between humans and animals.

1. 'FREE WILLY'

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'FREE WILLY' is a family drama film from the United States released on July 16, 1993. This film was directed by Simon Wincer and written by Keith A. Walker along with Corey Blechman. With a duration of 112 minutes, the film was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. 

The film FREE WILLY stars Jason James Richter as Jesse, a young boy who forms a friendship with a killer whale. One day, the orca whale named Willy swims close to the Pacific Northwest coastline and is captured by a group of fishermen. 

Some time later, Willy is confined in an amusement park aquarium owned by a greedy businessman. It is there that Willy meets Jesse and they become closer and develop a friendship. Until one day, the aquarium where Willy is kept accidentally breaks. Jesse then tries hard to save Willy. What happens next in the story? Does Jesse succeed in saving Willy? 

2. 'HACHIKO: A DOG'S STORY'

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The film HACHIKO: A DOG'S STORY is a drama genre film from the United States. This film is a remake of the original Japanese film titled HACHIKO MONOGATARI which was produced in 1987. It is known that this film is adapted from a true story. This makes the film more interesting and touches the hearts of many people who watch it. 

Lasting 104 minutes, this film directed by Lasse Hallstrom tells the story of a dog named Hachiko. Hachiko is an Akita puppy found by a man named Parker Wilson (Richard Gere). Day by day, Parker and Hachiko become closer and they love each other. Until one day, Parker falls and loses consciousness, which eventually leads to his death. Missing his owner's presence, Hachiko always goes to the station to wait for Parker who will never appear in front of him again. 

3. 'JUNE & KOPI'

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This time we switch to an Indonesian film, namely the film JUNE & KOPI. This family drama genre film is directed by Noviandra Santosa. With a duration of 90 minutes, this film is distributed by Netflix and premiered on January 28, 2021. This film stars Acha Septriasa, Ryan Delon, and Makayla Rose Hilli.

JUNE & KOPI tells the story of a husband and wife, Aya (Acha Septriasa) and Ale (Ryan Delon), who have two dogs named June and Kopi. June and Kopi are considered as family by them. Until one day, Aya and Ale are blessed with a daughter named Karin. From Karin's infancy to adulthood, June always accompanies Karin and they become best friends. One day, Karin and June find themselves in a worrying situation. Aya hopes that June can protect her daughter, Karin.

4. 'A STREET CAT NAMED BOB'

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A STREET CAT NAMED BOB is a British biographical drama film that premiered on November 3, 2016. It is directed by Roger Spottiswoode, a renowned Canadian film director known for directing the film JAMES BOND (1997). The film A STREET CAT NAMED BOB is adapted from the book of the same name by James Bowen. 

Starring Luke Treadaway, Ruta Gedmintas, Joanne Froggatt, Anthony Head, and Bob The Cat, the film tells the true story of the friendship between an orange cat and a street musician. The street musician is the author of the book that inspired this film, James Bowen. James Bowen, portrayed by Luke Treadaway, becomes a street musician to make a living. 

Seeing James' difficult life, his brother allows him to live in a house. One day, a cat comes to his house, and James feeds the cat. As days go by, the cat refuses to leave, and James tries to find the cat's owner, but with no success. Eventually, James decides to take care of the cat and names him Bob. Bob, who James always brings along when he goes busking, attracts a lot of people's attention to watch James and Bob's performances. 

5. 'TOGO'

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TOGO is an American film directed by Ericson Core. This film, released in 2019, is distributed by Walt Disney Pictures and can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar. Set in 1925, the film stars Willem Dafoe, Thorbjon Harr, Michael Gaston, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl, and Michael MceLHatton.

The film TOGO tells the story of a dog named Togo who becomes a hero during a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska in 1925. Togo is a 12-year-old dog. When he was young, Togo was found by a musher (a person who often uses dog sleds for transportation) named Seppala. Togo then lives with Seppala and his wife. One day, Seppala is entrusted to help distribute medicine using a dog sled and he takes Togo with him. The complete story of Togo can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar!

Those are some recommendations for films about friendship between humans and animals that the writer suggests. Which one are you interested in watching, KLovers? 

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