Synopsis
Writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend’s problematic choices in both life and death. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with the animal, she begins to come to terms with her past, her lost friend, and her own creative inner life.
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Movie Details
| Australia Releases: | July 31st, 2025 (Wide) |
| Video Release: | April 29th, 2025 by Decal |
| MPAA Rating: | R for language including a sexual reference. (Rating bulletin Cert #55287, 4/8/2025) |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Keywords: | Telluride Film Festival 2024, Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition, Life Drama, Death of a Mentor, Death of a Best Friend, Animal Lead, Filmed in New York, NY, Filmed in New York, United States, Filmed in United States |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Big Creek, 3dot Productions, Bleecker Street |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |