In this sequel to the 1996 film, a 12-year-old boy (Zachary Browne) tries to keep his mischievous adopted dog away from their abusive neighbor (Scott Wilson), who once owned the pooch. Preston: Michael Moriarty. Louise: Ann Dowd. Doc: Rod Steiger. Mrs. Wallace: Bonnie Bartlett. Dara Lynn: Caitlin Wachs. Becky: Rachel David. Samantha: Marissa Leigh. David: Joe Pichler.