Pig (2021)

Pig (2021) is a spare, quietly powerful drama-thriller about a reclusive truffle hunter (Nicolas Cage) who must return to his old life in Portland when the one thing he cares about — his foraging pig — is stolen. The premise sets up a familiar revenge arc, but the film subverts expectations: it’s less about violent payback and more about memory, loss, and the strange tenderness that binds a man to a simple companion. Watching Pig feels intimate and slow-burning. The movie mixes moody Oregon wilderness cinematography with the gritty, aromatic world of Portland chefs and food culture; conversations are small and often blunt, performances are restrained and raw, and the score underscores a melancholic, almost meditative mood. Tension builds quietly through encounters with old acquaintances, moments of awkward humor, and flashes of suppressed rage, while the narrative stays focused on character rather than spectacle. If you see Pig, expect an emotional, sometimes haunting experience — a film that uses the language of a thriller to explore grief, identity, and human connection. It rewards patience, subtle acting, and an appetite for films that privilege atmosphere and feeling over conventional action.

Actors: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin

Director: Michael Sarnoski

Runtime: 92 min

Genres: Drama, Thriller

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