Okja (2017)

Film Intro
"Okja" is a 2017 South Korean-American action-adventure movie directed by Bong Joon-ho and co-written by Bong and Jon Ronson. The film is a category hybrid, blending components of science fiction, drama, and adventure, while laying out sharp social commentary on business greed and animal rights.

Main Storyline
The film revolves around a young South Korean woman called Mija and her lifelong best friend, Okja, a genetically modified 'extremely pig'. Set in the lavish mountains of South Korea, Mija's relaxing life with Okja deviates when the multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation, represented by eccentric CEO Lucy Mirando, takes Okja to New York with the intent to exploit the animal for profit.

Characters and Plot Evolution
The main character is Mija, a brave and determined young girl who starts a rescue mission battling language barriers, business mercenaries, and consumer industrialism to save Okja. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a zany TV zoologist and the face of Mirando Corp., while Tilda Swinton incredibly represents the unstable and image-obsessed CEO Lucy Mirando.

The story progresses with Mija being aided by a group of determined animal rights activists, led by Paul Dano's character, Jay. Together they try to expose Mirando's dishonest practices and save Okja.

Social Commentary and Themes
Throughout the film, Bong Joon-ho deals with a number of themes and presents a poignant social commentary on concerns consisting of business greed, the principles of genetic modification, and animal rights. The Mirando Corporation is revealed as emblematic of faceless international conglomerates that value earnings over welfare. The movie challenges the audience's perceptions, requiring a reconsideration of the borders of compassion, empathy and principles as it refers to animals and the food market.

Visual Style and Cinematic Techniques
"Okja" is noted for its seamless blend of CGI and live-action series. The titular 'incredibly pig' Okja is a CGI marvel, completely integrated into the live-action world. The film has an unique visual design, including striking contrasts between the peaceful South Korean countryside and the ultra-modern, medical environment personified by the Mirando Corporation.

Ending and Reception
Okja ends with a significant climax in a slaughterhouse, an effort to reveal the awful truth of commercial meat production behind closed doors. Mija's love and decision eventually brings Okja back house but leaves the audience with the more comprehensive ramifications about the meat industry and genetic engineering.

"Okja" was consulted with praise, hailed for its innovative storytelling, engaging efficiencies, and thematic depth. It completed for the Palme d'Or in the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and has given that sparked conversations about bioethical concerns and animal rights, accomplishing a considerable cultural effect. Regardless of being soaked in debate for its circulation through Netflix, the movie's success unquestionably establishes it as a compelling, thought-provoking modern-day classic.

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