Whats going to happen to the dog?
For starters, theres the dogs owner, Walter (Bill Murray).
Out for a jog one morning, he spies the solo pooch and decides to take him home.
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Hes an irascible, charming rascal with several marriages and plenty of problematic affairs under his belt.
Think Philip Roth, if played by well, Bill Murray.
But she was lucky.
Rather than being cast out of his inner circle after they slept together, i.e.
his usualmodus operandi,Iris became his [gasp] close friend.
His sudden departure is as shocking as it is tragic.
How can she possibly house this humongous beast in her tiny West Village apartment?
Why cant Walters estranged first wife, Elaine (Carla Gugino), foster this giant, sad-eyed animal?
Or his widowed third wife, Tuesday (Constance Wu)?
Besides, Iris has an editorial deadline looming.
Not to mention shes a cat person.
The creature quickly takes over the space.
Hes also depressed over the loss of his primary human.
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Whats going to happen the dog?
Hes going to be all right.
So will his owner.
