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Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog

1982Eduard Nazarov
IMDb: 8.4/10
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Based on the Ukrainian folktale, the old dog of a village family is not as keen as he once was, and is sent away after he fails to guard their house during a robbery. In the woods, he meets the wolf he protected his masters against long ago, who decides to pay a favor to get his old enemy's rightful place back in the doghouse.

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VillageLone WolfAnthropomorphismTalking DogWeddingShort FilmFolk Tales

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Frequently asked questions

What is Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog (1982) about?

Based on the Ukrainian folktale, the old dog of a village family is not as keen as he once was, and is sent away after he fails to guard their house during a robbery. In the woods, he meets the wolf he protected his masters against long ago, who decides to pay a favor to get his old enemy's rightful place back in the doghouse.

Who stars in Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog?

Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog stars Georgi Burkov (Dog (voice)), Armen Dzhigarkhanyan (Wolf (voice)), Eduard Nazarov (Narrator (voice)), Georgiy Burkov. The film was directed by Eduard Nazarov.

How long is Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog?

Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated N/A.

Is Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog worth watching?

Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Comedy, Animation, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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