Okja: shedding Light On Animal Cruelty

 OKJA


A movie that completely changed my views on the consumption of meat was Okja.

This movie follows the story of a young girl named Mija who lives on the mountains, she has a pig that she takes care of, whose name is Okja. Okja is actually a genetically modified super pig that shares a very special bond with Mija. One day when Mija comes back home she notices that Okja is missing when she realizes that it was actually her grandfather who sent Okja away to the group of people from the American company, Mija makes it a mission to rescue Okja. 

The movie takes a turn from then onwards as Mija continues with her journey she is met with a group of Vegan activists who makes her realize that Okja was actually sent to the animal farm. 

The movie is more than the bond between Mija and Okja, the film sheds light on animal cruelty and how they are exploited, showcasing the inhuman and harsh conditions that animals endure.

This movie was directed by the legend Bong-Joon-Ho himself who once again impacts the viewers significantly with his powerful storytelling. I personally did become vegetarian for like a month or two after I watched this movie but then I turned back to eating KFC, which sounds hypocritical when I write this now, but I believe that the movie is not about advocating veganism but rather about being mindful about what we are consuming and how we are consuming it.





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