From the director of The Host & Snowpiercer

Starring: Ahn Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Steven Yeun, Giancarlo Esposito, Lily Collins, Yoon Je-moon, Shirley Henderson, Daniel Henshall, Choi Woo-sik

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"We needed a miracle. And then we got one. Say hello to a super piglet. This beautiful and special little creature was miraculously discovered on one Chilean farm." - Lucy Mirando

Why watch this? It is simply a great story about a big pig, love and the animal food processing industry.

Plot Summary: In 2007, the Mirando Corporation bio-engineered 26 "super pigs" and placed them with 26 farmers around the globe. The idea is to check back ten years later, and determine which massive porker became the best. The winner is Okja, who was sent to South Korea. The hog lives with a family, but is closest to a teenage girl, Mija. The win results in an immediate trip to New York City for Okja, as per contract. Mija, now home alone, is devastated. Against protest, Mija sets out to find and free Okja from experiments and eventual slaughter.

Dad's Preview: This joint, all-star venture between South Korea and America results in a film that is way more touching than it should be. The special effects render Okja as a highly intelligent animal, worthy of affection as a family pet. This adventure takes us all over the world, and even into a grisly slaughterhouse. The direction by Joon-jo creates a great tale that takes a satirical look at animal food processing. Tilda Swinton really shows her versatile acting abilities as the sunny, yet conniving, Lucy Mirando. Once you fall in love with Ojka, you will never look at a pork chop the same way again.

Plan B Ent., Lewis Pictures, Kate Street Picture Co.; Netflix