Mr. Pig

Jul 22, 2016

1h 40m

★ 6.0

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Relic Pictures

Canana

Videocine

First Run Features

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Cast

Ambrose

Danny Glover

Eunice

Maya Rudolph

Payo

José María Yázpik

Gringo

Joel Murray

Chila

Angélica Aragón

Brianda

Gabriela Araujo

Ermilo

Paulino Partida

Payo's Wife

Johanna Murillo

Customs Agent

Juan Pablo Medina

Tourist

Pablo Cruz

Susan

Naian González Norvind

Payo's Wife's Friend

Carisa de Leon

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