Dogs, Sheep, horses, boats

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2007)

I was moved by the film in many ways.
However, a couple of things in particular struck me....
the inclusion of dogs in the movie as benign companions. On the surface, it makes sense, because people who have no children would grasp onto dogs as substitutes. Still, I think there is something more here, but would like others to comment.
Sheep. A clearly judeo-Christian symbol. They are shown being herded a couple of times
Horses/Cows. The scenes of dead herd animals burning.
Boats. Another Christian symbol... then there is the group called "The Fish".
I don't have any insight, just some observations.