# Okja (2017)

> A tender, unruly rescue adventure turns a girl's devotion to her giant animal companion into a fierce indictment of corporate food culture.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/255911

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, Action
- Director: Bong Joon Ho
- Cast: An Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal, Giancarlo Esposito, Byun Hee-bong, Lily Collins
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3967856/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: whimsical, witty, tender, thought-provoking movie night, animal rights discussion

## Synopsis

A young girl's bond with her extraordinary friend becomes a battle against corporate greed and exploitation.

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