Lad: A Dog

Lad: A Dog

Here At Last for the Countless Millions Who Have Thrilled to It

NR 1962 · 98 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama

Remember when your favorite face in the world had a wet nose? Eight-year-old Angela Clure is just discovering the special bond that comes with a special canine friend. And through the joy, tragedy and triumph to come, she'll learn a lot about growing up too.

Directed by Aram Avakian · Written by Lillie Hayward

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