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He Was Swimming Almost Three Kilometers for Love: the Real Story of the Japanese Dog Who Came to the Cinema and Moved the World

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The story took place on the islands of Okinawa, Japan, and moved thousands of people by the perseverance of a dog crossing the sea to meet Marilyn. Her bond inspired the film Shiro & Marilyn, released in 1988, and is still remembered with monuments dedicated to both animals.
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The story took place on the islands of Okinawa, Japan, and moved thousands of people by the perseverance of a dog crossing the sea to meet Marilyn. Her bond inspired the film Shiro & Marilyn, released in 1988, and is still remembered with monuments dedicated to both animals.

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lagaceta.com.ar broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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