
Once Upon a Time there Lived a Dog

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The day comes when an old watchdog becomes useless but the masters being kind don't decide to drive him away. However they turn exasperated when the Dog stays indifferent during a home theft. The Dog leaves for the forest, where he meets the Wolf, his old enemy.
Release Date
1982-11-10
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7.9
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