Pig Sale (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Pig Sale is an animation, comedy and history film, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. This short film was inspired by the story told in the prose written by Jia Pingwa to memorize his father in 1989. Set on the North Shannxi Loess Plateau, the story tells about two boys trying to sell a pig, the only valuable property of the poor family, for food. However, things go wrong. The film was artistically designed to present the spectacular and broad scenery of the Loess Plateau as well as the simple life of the people. This is a black humor about the difficult years in the northwest of China in 1970s.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pig Sale has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pig Sale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pig Sale tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pig Sale (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pig Sale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pig Sale worth watching?
- Pig Sale holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Pig Sale released?
- Pig Sale was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.