Pig (2021)

6.9R92 minDirector: Michael Sarnoski

American film by Michael Sarnoski

Pig is a 2021 American drama film written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (in his feature directorial debut), from a story by Vanessa Block and Sarnoski. The film stars Nicolas Cage as a truffle-hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness and must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped. It also stars Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin.

Pig was theatrically released in the United States on July 16, 2021, by Neon. Critics praised its screenplay and Cage's performance. It won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and earned Cage a second nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Pig about?
Pig (2021) — With his only connection to the outside world lying in Portland businessman Amir, taciturn, meditative hermit Rob has found solace deep in the heart of the dense Oregon forests and the unique bond with his only companion: his beloved truffle-hunting pig. Tired of grappling with t
Is Pig based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pig scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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