Movie in Japan called 「犬と私の10の約束」 (roughly translated as Ten Promises Between Me and My Dog). The movie is based on the Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership, which are as follows.
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Regular separation from you will be painful and can even cause depression. Think before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me don’t be impatient, short-tempered or irritable.
3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back, respect is earned not given as some sort of inalienable right.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. I am not capable of understanding why I am being locked up. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment and friends. I only have you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your tone. “You only have to look at my tail” to know that.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget, if that treatment is unjust or bad, it may spoil the special bond between us.
7. Please do not hit me. I cannot hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I don’t ever want to feel the need to do that.
8. Before you tell me off me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be wrong with me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food or I’ve been out in the sun too long, maybe my heart is getting old and weak, or maybe I’m just dog-tired.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and will also want care, love, and affection.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence”. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, Irrespective of what you do I will always love you.
Ya, watched this movie today at JP after work.. cant imagine i spent my friday nite at JP right.. ya, been months since i spent friday at JP since i left sch...
anyway, decided to catch a movie since i shopped JP with my colleague after work yesterday nite...
2 shows available, "10 Promises to my Dog" and "Don't mess with Zohan". chose the doggie show in the end...
well.......... actually don't really know what the plot of the show is abt and we just stepped into the theatre...
Personal comment: Its really a good show ba.. coz i was crying, shedding tears from the middle of the show to end.. the show was so touching that it was really uncontrollable.. i finished almost the whole packet of tissues they gave me for my nacho.. i cried until i got nose block and need to blow my nose several time.. it was damn embarrassing as after the movie, the persons sitting infront turned back to look at me.. guess this time i really made a fool of myself...
Haiz, it been a long long long time since i cried.. guessed it was Nada sô sô @ PS where i also cried throughout the movie... it really been a long long time since i shedded tears.. still thinking few days back have i lost the emotions to cry.....