A music professor finds an Akita puppy on his daily train commute and decides to take it home, naming it Hachi. As Hachi wins over the professor's family, he develops a habit of waiting for his master at the train station every evening. After the professor's sudden death, Hachi refuses to accept the loss and continues to wait for him at the station, eventually being adopted by the community.

Hachi: A Dog's Tale
A stray dog discovers a new lease on life and an unexpected bond with a compassionate college professor in his new home.