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Mr. Pig

Mr. Pig

He's down on his luck, but up for an adventure.

20166.01h 40m

Overview

On a mission to sell his last remaining prize hog and reunite with old friends, an aging farmer abandons his foreclosed farm and journeys to Mexico. After smuggling in the hog, his estranged daughter shows up, forcing them to face their past and embark on an adventurous road trip together.

Directed by Diego Luna
Written by Diego Luna, Augusto Mendoza
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Top Cast

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

Ambrose

Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph

Eunice

José María Yázpik

José María Yázpik

Payo

Joel Murray

Joel Murray

Gringo

Angélica Aragón

Angélica Aragón

Chila

G

Gabriela Araujo

Brianda

Paulino Partida

Paulino Partida

Ermilo

Johanna Murillo

Johanna Murillo

Payo's Wife

Juan Pablo Medina

Juan Pablo Medina

Customs Agent

Pablo Cruz

Pablo Cruz

Tourist

Themes & Keywords

mexicoroad tripforeclosureestranged daughterpig farmerfederale

About Mr. Pig

Mr. Pig is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of mexico, road trip, foreclosure, estranged daughter, pig farmer, federale. Directed by Diego Luna, it stars Danny Glover, Maya Rudolph, José María Yázpik. On a mission to sell his last remaining prize hog and reunite with old friends, an aging farmer abandons his foreclosed farm and journeys to Mexico. After smuggling in the hog, his estranged daughter shows up, forcing them to face their past and embark on an adventurous road trip together.

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