The Friend

Year: 2025

Runtime: 2 h

Language: english

Director: Scott McGehee

Drama

Writer and teacher Iris’s quiet, solitary life in New York is disrupted when her close friend and mentor unexpectedly dies, leaving her his beloved 150-pound Great Dane. The imposing dog, named Apollo, presents numerous practical challenges, causing disruption and forcing Iris to adjust to a life she never anticipated.

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