Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) – Filming Locations
Drama / Family · Directed by Lasse Hallström · Starring Richard Gere, Joan Allen
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Where was Hachi: A Dog's Tale filmed?
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA, Providence – Professor Parker commutes to work by train; the station serves as a key location in the daily routine. The historic Beaux-Arts train station establishes the film's New England setting and Parker's commuter lifestyle central to the story
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA, Providence – Parker's residential neighborhood where he walks Hachi daily and builds their bond. The tree-lined street and residential area provide the picturesque New England backdrop for the film's central relationship between man and dog
- Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA, Woonsocket – General exterior scenes and establishing shots of the New England town setting. Woonsocket provided additional location filming to establish the authentic New England atmosphere throughout the film
- Cranston, Rhode Island, USA, Cranston – Additional scenes of Parker's home life and daily routines with Hachi. Cranston served as a primary filming location for the domestic scenes and neighborhood sequences central to the story