Pig Sale
Synopsis
This short film was inspired by the story told in the prose written by Jia Pingwa to memorialize 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. (Source: Youtube, edited)
Audience Consensus
The film is a simple, visually appealing story about life's hardships in rural China. While the artistic presentation is praised, the plot is considered predictable and lacking suspense. The film's value lies in its reminder that others face challenges with resilience.
Strengths
- Good art design, especially the blend of realistic and cartoonish styles.
- Each character, including the pig, had their story told effectively.
- The film reminds viewers that others face harder aspects in life and can still find a way to smile.
Weaknesses
- The plot is predictable with only one major twist.
- Lacks suspense due to the plot's simplicity.