What happened to the puppies of “Hachiko: Always by your side”? The exciting film with Richard Gere

If there is a film that makes some emotional memories resurface by just mentioning it, that is ‘Hachiko: Always by Your Side’, a story starring Richard Gere in which a puppy waited until its last days for the return of the his master. But the puppy on the big screen had a different fate, much more favorable and happy for the dog.

When they started production on “Hachiko: Always By Your Side”, it was difficult to find a puppy to mate with Richard Gere, let alone one who was properly trained to act in front of the cameras. However, it was not just one, but, in reality, There were three puppies who gave birth to Hachi in the filmnamed Chico, Layla and Forest.

it was these three Akitas who starred ‘Hachiko: Always by your side’, and according to the film’s actors, as well as Richard Gere, they were essential to the film’s recordings, as, without proper training, filming would have required extra effort. Fortunately, the dogs were very friendly and obedient to their handlers’ instructions.

Once the recordings began, Richard Gere formed a special bond with the three dogs, which was reflected in their relationship within the story. It was just 4 weeks after filming began when Gere met Chico, Layla and Forest, and since then the protagonists of “Hachiko: Always by Your Side” were inseparable, which helped the film’s producer not seek further. substitutes.

Now where are the puppies from ‘Always by your side?

When all the puppies have fallen in love with all the members of the production, filming is over and finally the three Akitas from “Always by Your Side” have returned to their homes. However, their film career was not over, as they continued to work as actors in various films, series, television shows, documentaries, as well as commercials and commercials.

You might be interested: not with the puppy! Tom Hanks in Finch, the new Apple TV +

However, at present, the puppies of ‘Always by your side ‘they are already deadthe first of them was Forrest, who lost his life in 2017. A few months later, Chico met the same fate, and finally Layla died, but the three will be remembered for their performance in one of the most emotional films on the relationship. between an owner and his pet.

After the premiere of “Hachiko: Always by your side” with Richard Gere, the Akita breed began to be one of the most adopted in the world, as friends, companions and dog owners appreciated their relationship with them more. The film is now available on Amazon Prime Video and Claro Video.