Manhattan in the 1980's ( phone booths!) . The style of animation is more like that era and makes one nostalgic for at least some things. A lonely dog finds a friend in a robot. It's actually something advertised on television!
They start bonding and sharing good times around the city. They even have their own song ( September by Earth , Wind and Fire) .
A fun day at the beach turns fateful as the robot isn't able to leave ( he hasn't been safeguarded from the water) .Due to circumstances Dog is unable to rescue his friend until the next beach opening months away.
The two separated dream of reuniting and have brief encounters with other potential friends.
The end is frustrating for some and I understand it as they each find new friends and don't reunite. It was a possibility as the Robot sees the chance but decided to let things stay as it is. I thought I would find it depressing but recent events have made see it differently. A part of me feels they could all be friends together but it's also a hopeful sign that we can lose the most important one in our lives and find another special relationship and bond.
I love that September was their song It's beautiful , hopeful and wistful.
This is a beautiful story simply told without dialogue. Animation sometimes is the most profound style of storytelling.
They start bonding and sharing good times around the city. They even have their own song ( September by Earth , Wind and Fire) .
A fun day at the beach turns fateful as the robot isn't able to leave ( he hasn't been safeguarded from the water) .Due to circumstances Dog is unable to rescue his friend until the next beach opening months away.
The two separated dream of reuniting and have brief encounters with other potential friends.
The end is frustrating for some and I understand it as they each find new friends and don't reunite. It was a possibility as the Robot sees the chance but decided to let things stay as it is. I thought I would find it depressing but recent events have made see it differently. A part of me feels they could all be friends together but it's also a hopeful sign that we can lose the most important one in our lives and find another special relationship and bond.
I love that September was their song It's beautiful , hopeful and wistful.
This is a beautiful story simply told without dialogue. Animation sometimes is the most profound style of storytelling.