Pig (I) (2011)

A man wakes up alone in the middle of the desert with a black hood on his head and his hands tied behind his back. At death's door, he is discovered by a woman living alone in the desert ... See full summary »

Director:

Henry Barrial

Writer:

Henry Barrial

Stars:

Rudolf Martin, Heather Ankeny, Keith Diamond

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rudolf Martin	...	Man
Heather Ankeny	...	Isabel
Keith Diamond	...	Manny Elder
Ines Dali	...	Anouk
Patrick Fabian	...	Internist
Steve Tom	...	Doctor
Sarah Danielle Goldberg	...	Woman 2 (as Sarah Danielle Madison)
Deborah Dir	...	Woman 3
Brian Lally	...	Motel Clerk
Leyna Weber	...	Natalie
Pamela Salem	...	Narrator
Henry Barrial	...	Ray Boyden
Kurt Boesen	...	Cabbie
Matt Miller	...	C.E.O.
Glenn Powell	...	Johnny the Teacher

Storyline

A man wakes up alone in the middle of the desert with a black hood on his head and his hands tied behind his back. At death's door, he is discovered by a woman living alone in the desert and is nursed back to health. Upon regaining consciousness, the man realizes he has amnesia, and has no idea who he is. His only clue, a piece of paper in his pocket with the name "Manny Elder" on it, sends him on a journey to Los Angeles to discover his past. But things and people are not what they seem and clues lead to something bigger and more unusual than the man could have ever imagined.

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Plot Keywords:

amnesia | one word title | animal in title | memory | identity | 

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Taglines:

"The final mystery is oneself."

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

16 April 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antic Pictures, Pig Project, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Awesome Indie Sci-Fi

I just saw this film at the St. Louis Film Festival and I was frankly blown away. Maybe I wasn't expecting much, though the premise intrigued me, but I'd never heard of the film before nor any of the actors. The postcard listed some awards and I'm a sci-fi buff, so I gave it a shot. First, let me say, that this film isn't for everyone. If your idea of a great sci-fi film is "Planet of the Apes" or "Star Trek," then this film might not be for you. It's just not that kind of sci-fi. It's "indie" sci-fi, or as the producer said, "lo-fi" sci-fi. There's no space ships or talking apes in this film. However, if you're a fan of Nolan's "Memento," then run, don't walk to see it.

I don't want to get flagged for spoiling the surprise, but just suffice to say that the film is a mystery with a big reveal at the end that you'll never, never guess. Before that point, I was glued. You're given a series of subtle clues, and then some weird stuff starts happening with the time-line, and you're just trying to fit all the pieces together. Yes, this movie will make you think, and work a bit, but not as much as "Memento." It's a really smart film that makes you think at the end, about a lot of things, not just about what happened. Like any good sci-fi, you think about humankind's place in the world, and what we're doing to potentially mess things up. This film also makes you think about identity, what makes us who and what we are. I'm going to have to see it again when it comes out on video. Until then, if it comes to a city near you, SEE IT!