An Seo-hyun, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal
2017-06-28
A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.
Bong Joon-ho's Okja was a visceral experience that marries the grandiosity of speculative fiction with grounded environmental activism. The film's creature design is unparalleled, seamlessly blending CGI with practical effects to create a truly memorable protagonist. Tilda Swinton's performance, chameleonic as always, provided a poignant contrast to the innocence of young Ahn Seo-hyun. The narrative's exploration of corporate greed versus the purity of human-animal bonds resonated deeply, especially within the context of Alex's Solarpunk ethos.
