The Dog of Flanders

Nello Daas is a talented young artist living in a small village near Antwerp, Belgium. To support himself and his sick grandfather, he sells milk at the city market each day. His closest friend is Alois Cogez, the daughter of his harsh landlord, who despises Nello for being beneath her status. When her father grows furious over their friendship, he sends Alois away to a school in Antwerp to keep them apart. One day, Nello discovers an art contest honoring Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish painter he deeply admires. The prize includes both money and a chance to study art in Antwerp-the same city where Alois now lives. Determined to win, Nello starts planning his masterpiece, but obstacles soon arise that could shatter his dreams. Through it all, his loyal dog Patrasche stands by his side. Nello rescued Patrasche from an abusive owner, and now the dog remains his steadfast companion through every hardship. "Flanders no Inu" retells the timeless tale of a kindhearted boy and his devoted dog as they face life’s struggles together until the very end.