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Hero Dog: The Journey Home
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Hero Dog: The Journey Home

2021-03-14 · 90 min · ★ 7.2

Adventure

Chinook the Alaskan Malamute must lead a shipwrecked blind man out of the wilderness, while the man's children launch a rescue mission of their own.

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Directors
Richard Boddington
Production companies
Journey Home Films
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Steve ByersSteve ByersRoyce Davis
Natasha HenstridgeNatasha HenstridgeSusan Wade
Zackary ArthurZackary ArthurMax Davis
John TenchJohn TenchCaptain Walker
Jeremy FerdmanJeremy FerdmanVan Driver

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