The story tells that Enzo, the golden retriever, used his life to accompany the growth and transformation of the protagonist Denny. It participated in the process of the male protagonist from being a young adult to a late bloomer, and his experience also witnessed all kinds of his life.
The moment Denny met the heroine Eve, Enzo smelled the complicated taste in this woman who changed the trajectory of Denny's life. Eve was the unpredictable one who always supported his dream, brought him the lovely Zoe, and also Giving him family responsibilities and burdens.
When Denny told Eve that his secret to cornering in the rain was to let the tires slip, what he said was that he insisted on what he believed in. The external unpredictability would not affect his decision, the only exception was to accompany him Eve, the love of his life, made the decision to give up the game.
The whole film also implements the protagonist's outlook on life. Having experienced multiple blows such as losing the game, leaving his wife sick, and losing custody of his daughter to others, Denny has always maintained a positive attitude towards life and followed the trend like a rainstorm. However, Enzo was hit by a car in the rain and had no money for treatment. It was the last straw that crushed Denny. When he was about to give up and compromise on life, Enzo, who witnessed all this, finally expressed it for the first time after years of silent on the sidelines. The stance changed Denny's decision, and it's no wonder his friend said, "I should get myself a dog."
After the male protagonist got the Ferrari sports car, he took Enzo to gallop on the track. At this time, Enzo already knew that his mission had been completed. Its dream of one more lap was finally reincarnated on the body of Enzo, an Italian child, and fulfilled the Mongolian legend that runs through the whole film, continuing to accompany Denny in the rain.
"There is no car that can win at the first corner."
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