The Robot Dog

The Robot Dog is a cheeky comedy set in an all-too-believable future, sinking its teeth into provocative questions about intercultural relationships, connecting with culture and heritage, and whether AI will enhance or threaten our humanity. In 2042, where automation shapes everyday life, Janelle, a woman of Cantonese heritage, and her partner Harry, a First Nations man, move back into Janelle's family home after the death of her mother. As they attempt to navigate their work, relationship and job seeking requirements, Janelle and Harry are supported by Janelle's mother's robotic therapy dog and tyrannised by the government AI that controls the house. Does their new hi-tech life help them connect to culture and each other, or does it hinder it?