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Synopsis

Based on the award-winning and bestselling Israeli novel, "The Jewish Dog," by Asher Kravitz. Kaleb, a beloved German Shepherd, is separated from his Jewish family and adopted by an SS Officer who trains him to attack and round up Jews at a concentration camp. Kaleb is well cared for and good at his job until one day when he is distracted by a familiar scent. His original master, a young boy named Joshua, has arrived as a prisoner of the camp.

Cast

  • August Maturo
  • Ken Duken
  • Ayelet Zurer
  • Ádám Porogi
  • Viktória Stefanovszky
  • Lois Robbins
  • Miklós Kapácsy
  • Kristóf Widder
  • Miklós Béres
  • Gábor Nagypál

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Metacritic

60
Jun 2, 2021

Overall, Roth crafts a resonant picture, purposefully threading in themes centered on identity and degradation with a sensitive, deft touch. Where it falters in properly contextualizing its pervading sentiments, it often finds resilient strength in the smart parallels between animal and human.

Metacritic review by Courtney Howard
Courtney Howard
Variety
25
May 28, 2021

The film, unfortunately, is poorly acted and offers Hallmark Channel-level craftsmanship.

Metacritic review by Carlos Aguilar
Carlos Aguilar
RogerEbert.com
60
May 27, 2021

Roth wisely manages to avoid excess mawkishness and keeps the action moving apace.

Metacritic review by Gary Goldstein
Gary Goldstein
Los Angeles Times