Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale brings Murray Ball's iconic comic strip to life in a beloved animated adventure filled with classic Kiwi humour.
Set in rural New Zealand, the film follows the endlessly self-assured Dog and his long-suffering owner, Wal Footrot. While Wal dreams of rugby glory and winning the heart of local hairdresser Cheeky Hobson, Dog has romantic ambitions of his own involving the beautiful Jess.
But when the villainous Murphy family steal Cooch Windgrass's prized stag, Dog, Jess and the courageous cat Horse embark on a daring rescue mission, facing fearsome Hellhounds, Vernon and his Vermin, and the legendary crocopigs.
Packed with unforgettable characters, mischief and heart, Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale remains a treasured celebration of rural New Zealand life.
