Year of the Dog

Peggy (Molly Shannon) is a happy-go-lucky secretary - a great friend, employee, and sister who lives alone with her beloved dog. But when Pencil unexpectedly dies, Peggy must embark on a journey of personal transformation that is hilarious, poignant and heartbreaking. YEAR OF THE DOG marks the directorial debut for Mike White who has written Chuck & Buck, The Good Girl and School of Rock. Co-starring John C. Reilly, Regina King, Peter Sarsgaard and Laura Dern.

“Molly Shannon's bittersweet portrayal of its lonely canine-loving heroine, along with a passel of pups trying to steal the picture, make for a satisfying and funny, if ironic, comedy intended for lovers of both the beast and/or sophisticated laughs.” (John Anderson, Variety)

“YEAR OF THE DOG ambles with both light humor and dark insights. Filmmaker Mike White's easy comic touch graces the storyline, unleashing some amusing comic characters, as well.” (Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter)

“Shannon's richly minimal performance—a series of reactions, most ranging from deadpan to perturbed -- derives pathos from the familiarly elemental: happy, sad, bitter.” (Rob Nelson, Village Voice)