Once Upon a Time, There Lived a Dog (1982)

Based on the Ukrainian folktale, the old dog of a village family is not as keen as he once was, and is sent away after he fails to guard their house during a robbery. In the woods, he meets the wolf he protected his masters against long ago, who decides to pay a favor to get his old enemy's rightful place back in the doghouse.

Released Nov. 10, 1982 10 min 7+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Short

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