A Dog Year

Synopsis

Jon Katz is close to burnout. He's a writer with writer's block; his wife has left for her sister's because he's emotionally distant; he rarely answers his phone. A kennel sends him a border collie that's undisciplined because of abuse. Despite a series of mishaps, Jon decides to keep trying with the dog, and he rents a dilapidated farm house to give the dog room to run. A local handyman refers Jon to a woman who might be able to help him train the dog. Reluctantly, Jon gives her a try. Is the dog the problem, or the owner?

Cast

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  Jeff Bridges
  Jon Katz

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  Lauren Ambrose
  Emma

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  Lois Smith
  Lois Blair

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  Domhnall Gleeson
  Anthony Armstrong

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  Welker White
  Brenda King

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  Elizabeth Marvel
  Margo

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  Pamela Stewart
  Patti

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  Deirdre O'Connell
  Donna Brady

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  Karen Allen
  Paula (voice)

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  Leo Trombetta
  Richard (voice)

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  Patricia Lentz
  Holly (voice)

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  Jan Leslie Harding
  Nancy Longhetti

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  Teresa Yenque
  Airport Bystander

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  Glenn Kessler
  Airport Police

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  Joe Wachowski
  Airport Police

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  Manish Baliga
  Airport Manager

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  Kevin Rogers
  Station Wagon Driver

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  Michael Sackler-Berner
  Station Wagon Passenger