A young girl risks everything to prevent a powerful, multinational company from kidnapping her best friend - a fascinating beast named Okja.
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Writers: Bong Joon Ho (screenplay by), Jon Ronson (screenplay by) |
Stars: Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Seo-hyun Ahn
Cast overview, first billed only:
Tilda Swinton ... Lucy Mirando / Nancy Mirando
Sheena Kamal ... Stylist 2007 / 2017
Michael Mitton ... Make-up Artist 2007
Colm Hill ... Sarcastic British Reporter
Kathryn Kirkpatrick ... Epicurean Reporter
Jose Carias ... Señor Villacorta
Giancarlo Esposito ... Frank Dawson
Jake Gyllenhaal ... Johnny Wilcox
Nancy Amelia Bell ... Elderly Reporter (as Nancy Bell)
Seo-hyun Ahn ... Mija (as An Seo Hyun)
Jeong-eun Lee ... Okja's Voice / Woman in Wheelchair (as Jungeun Lee)
Hee-Bong Byun ... Hee Bong (as Byun Heebong)
Jaein Kim ... Young Mija
Je-mun Yun ... Mundo Park (as Yoon Je Moon)
Shirley Henderson ... Jennifer
Storyline
For 10 idyllic years, young Mija (An Seo Hyun) has been caretaker and constant companion to Okja-a massive animal and an even bigger friend-at her home in the mountains of South Korea. But that changes when a family-owned multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja for themselves and transports her to New York, where image obsessed and self-promoting CEO Lucy Mirando (Tilda Swinton) has big plans for Mija's dearest friend. With no particular plan but single-minded in intent, Mija sets out on a rescue mission, but her already daunting journey quickly becomes more complicated when she crosses paths with disparate groups of capitalists, demonstrators and consumers, each battling to control the fate of Okja...while all Mija wants to do is bring her friend home. Deftly blending genres, humor, poignancy and drama, Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer, The Host) begins with the gentlest of premises-the bond between man and animal-and ultimately creates a distinct and layered vision of the...
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: animal rights activist | south korea | meat industry | animal liberation front | twin
Taglines: A Netflix Original Film
Genres: Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi
Certificate: TV-MA | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official Facebook | Official site
Country: South Korea | USA
Language: English | Korean | Spanish
Release Date: 28 June 2017 (USA)
Also Known As: Okja
Filming Locations: New York, USA
Box Office
Budget:$50,000,000 (estimated)
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $2,049,823
Company Credits
Production Co: Kate Street Picture Company, Lewis Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Technical Specs
Runtime: 120 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1
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