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The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies. To maintain realism, director Ericson Core chose to film on a real frozen lake—Abraham Lake—rather than relying solely on CGI.

Togo (2019) directed by Ericson Core • Reviews, film + cast Togo - Una grande amicizia

Released in 2019, (simply titled Togo in English) is a historical adventure film that tells the often-overlooked true story of the 1925 Great Race of Mercy. While history books often focus on the dog Balto, this film centers on Leonhard Seppala and his lead dog, Togo, who tackled the longest and most dangerous leg of the serum run to save the town of Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria outbreak. Production Highlights Director: Ericson Core. Key Cast: Willem Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala. Julianne Nicholson as Constance Seppala. Christopher Heyerdahl as George Maynard. The film was shot in the Canadian Rockies