Plot
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
Jeff Bridges
Jon Katz
Lauren Ambrose
Emma
Lois Smith
Lois Blair
Domhnall Gleeson
Anthony Armstrong
Welker White
Brenda King
Elizabeth Marvel
Margo
Pamela Stewart
Patti
Deirdre O'Connell
Donna Brady
Karen Allen
Paula (voice)
Leo Trombetta
Richard (voice)
Patricia Lentz
Holly (voice)
Jan Leslie Harding
Nancy Longhetti
Crew
George LaVoo
Director
Jon Katz
Writer
George LaVoo
Writer
Frank Doelger
Producer
Liz Manne
Producer
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
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