10 Promises to My Dog

Synopsis:
Akari is a 14-year-old schoolgirl living in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. One day, a puppy wanders into her yard, looking lost and frightened. She is a Golden Retriever with white paw markings. Akari names her Socks. Akari’s mother consents to her keeping the dog but only after she agrees to keep 10 Promises to Socks .


Akari enthusiastically assents and the two begin their journey of growing up together. Akari finds herself having to overcome many changes and challenges: the tragedy of her mother’s death, father’s sudden resignation, coming-of-age, first romantic feelings, career ambitions and her independence. But at every step, Socks is there to provide unquestioning love and support.



10 Promises To My Dog:

1) Please be patient with me
2) Trust me, I will always be by your side
3) Play with me
4) Don’t forget I have feelings too
5) Don’t fight with me and don’t beat me unnecessary
6) When I disobey, I may have my reasons
7) You have your friends, but I only have you as my friend
8) When I am old, please continue to be my friend
9) I live about 10 years, so please cherish our every moment together. I will not forget our time we spend together
10)When I die, please be by my side