What is The Dog Pound?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "The Dog Pound" (2006). Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2006
- Release date
- May 5, 2006
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "The Dog Pound" (2006).
Constraints: Use only provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented details. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. 150-190 words.
Target: "The Dog Pound" (2006).
Source [1]: Title: The Dog Pound (2006). Release date: 05/05/2006 (UY). Genre: Drama. Runtime: 1h 48m. Synopsis: David failed university exams, has one year to re-write. Ruben (father) is a pragmatic, successful businessman who paid for education but thinks it's a waste of time. Ruben wants David to work. Deal: David stays at Ruben's house in La Perrera (coastal resort town) to study while Ruben builds a house. David is an urban intellectual in isolated La Perrera among off-season residents.
Source [2]: Same synopsis as [1].
Source [3]: Mentions "The Dog Pound" on Plex, but no specific details.
Source [4]: Discusses "Dog Pound" (2010), a Canadian psychological thriller directed by Kim Chapiron. This is a different film.
Source [5]: Discusses "Dog Pound" (2010).
Source [6]: Discusses "Dog Pound" cast.
Title: The Dog Pound
Year: 2006
Release Date: May 5, 2006 (Uruguay)
Should you watch it?
“A failed student trades exams for a year in a remote coastal town.”
- Rich contrast between urban intellect and isolated seaside life
- Atmospheric setting in off‑season resort town
- Thought‑provoking look at family expectations
- Pacing may feel deliberate for viewers seeking fast plot
Watch it if you appreciate quiet, character‑driven dramas about personal growth in an isolated setting.
The film deals with academic failure and familial pressure, making it more suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the central premise of the film?
The story follows David, who after failing his university exams, spends a year in the coastal town of La Perrera under his father’s arrangement.
Who are the main characters?
David, a university student, and his father Ruben, a pragmatic businessman.
Where does the film take place?
Primarily in La Perrera, a coastal resort town during its off‑season.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑eight minutes.
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