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The most literal interpretation of the keyword can be found in the BFI's expansive archives of full-length features. For dog lovers looking for a cinematic Valentine, the 2020 British romance is essential viewing. Directed by Paul Morrison, the film follows Fern (Alison Steadman) and Dave (Dave Johns), two retired dog owners whose connection blossoms over 23 separate dog walks through leafy north London parks. While the film is a classic middle-aged romance, the true narrative engine is the animals: the frisky Yorkshire terrier Henry and the stoic Alsatian Tillie. The Telegraph described it as "come for Alison Steadman and later-life romance, stay for the cute dogs". bfi animal dog sex hit hot