Death of a Dying Dog

Overview

Death of a Dying Dog is a guerrilla, no-budget experimental film following an aimless youth in his early 20s, who accepts a job from a family friend to look after her dog while she’s away from Taipei. While initially believing the task to be a casual endeavor, he quickly realizes the dog is on the brink of death. As the dog’s sole companion for one long night, he is captive to the intense and intimate experience of hospice care. The film follows an awakening to his own alienation, navigating both the diurnal rhythms of an apathetic Taipei, and the need for empathy when caring for another.