directed by:
Ericson Core, year:
2019actors:
Willem Dafoe

A heartwarming, true-story adventure that follows Leonhard Seppala and his lead sled dog Togo as they blaze through the Alaskan frontier in 1925 to deliver diphtheria antitoxin to Nome. Willem Dafoe portrays Seppala with quiet grit, guiding a grueling crossing while his team battles gale winds and fatigue. The film blends history with human and canine endurance, celebrating loyalty, resilience, and the power of a small dog's mighty courage. Togo's journey underscores unsung heroes of the serum run and invites audiences to feel the cold, witness teamwork, and cheer for a legendary dog.
Animals, Adventure, Biographical Drama, Historical, Dog Sledding, Animal Friendship