
The Friendly
2024-11-11 · 101 min · Not rated
Military medic Curtis is injured in the line of duty and sent home with the dog who saved him. Both Curtis and his dog, named Friendly, must adjust to civilian life. As Curtis falls in love, Sophia, a nurse, has a child, and both, grappling with severe PTSD and mental health challenges, rogether, they turn tragedy into triumph.
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- Directors
- Jason Strickland
- Production companies
- In the Light Productions, Lusania Enterprises
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,800,000
Top Cast
Casey DeidrickCurtis
Daniela NievesSofia
Joe MantegnaCal
Jesse BorregoRicardo
Elpidia CarrilloEmilia
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