7.4
Summary
A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.
Cast
Ahn Seo-hyun
Mija
Tilda Swinton
Lucy Mirando / Nancy Mirando
Paul Dano
Jay
Steven Yeun
K
Jake Gyllenhaal
Johnny Wilcox
Giancarlo Esposito
Frank Dawson
Byun Hee-bong
Hee-bong
Lily Collins
Red
Daniel Henshall
Blond
Devon Bostick
Silver
Yoon Je-moon
Mundo Park
Shirley Henderson
Jennifer
Choi Woo-shik
Kim
Sheena Kamal
Stylist 2007 / 2017
Michael Mitton
Make-Up Artist 2007
Colm Hill
Sarcastic British Reporter
Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Epicurean Reporter
Jose Carias
Señor Villacorta
Nancy Amelia Bell
Elderly Reporter
Lee Jung-eun
Okja (voice) / Woman In Wheelchair
Kim Jae-in
Young Mija
Choi Hee-seo
Choi Female Interpreter
Jang Ji-woong
Chang Cameraman
Lee Bong-ryeon
Receptionist
Park Ki-seon
Elderly Security Guard
Yoon Kyung-ho
Mirando Employee
Cho Wan-ki
Mirando Employee
Kyul Hwi
Mirando Employee
Kwak Jin-seok
Mirando Employee
Park Ji-hoon
6th ALF
Lee Jae-hyeok
Spectator With Camera
Clayton Elliot Jones
U.S. Soldier
Lim Seo-young
Pink Pig - Part Time Student
Park Jung-sook
Old Lady Pushing Wheelchair
Hong Joo-man
Underpass Police
Lim Kyung-wook
Underpass Police
Lee Seung-chang
Underpass Police
Lee Byeong-hee
Underpass Police
Choi Hyun-woo
Underpass Police
Kim Moon-hak
Riverside Expressway Police
Park Keun-rok
Riverside Expressway Police
Kim Dae-hyun
Bulk Employee
Woo Gwang-jae
Bulk Employee
Jang Won-jin
Bulk Employee
Yu Hyun-zun
Bulk Employee
Kim Yang-won
Bulk Employee
Kim Yong-hee
Bulk Employee
Dylan Ratigan
American News Anchor
Milo Shandel
Mirando Executive
Mikaela Kingsbury
TV Reporter
Lee Sang-yoon
CNN Cameraman Korea
Bae Young-ran
Female Police
Park Jeong-gi
Reporter Jee
Yoon Jung-ro
Reporter Yoon
Kim Woo-hyeon
Reporter Kim
Kim Chul-moo
Fat Detective
Seo Woo-sik
Mirando Branch President
Shin Ye-rin
Cabin Attendant
Erik De Boer
Banana Guy in JFK
Stephen Clee
Man Who Spanks Okja in JFK
Pavel Hajek
Okja Transport
David Congourdeau Nicolas
Okja Transport
Lucas Körmer
Laboratory Worker
Ahn Seong-bong
Alfonso Transport
Timmo Polajev
Alfonso Transport
Steven Garr
Man in White Gown
David Bloom
Middle-Aged Man Taster
Cory Gruter-Andrew
Teenage Taster
Barbara Wallace
Middle-Aged Woman Taster
Frans Weterrings IV
Boy Eating Jerky
Boyd Ferguson
Translator
Niall Cunningham
ALF High School Student
Marian Volk
ALF Woman in 20s
Conor Reeves
Employee Next to Silver
Adam Auslander
Balloon Pig Holder
Waris Ahluwalia
Waris
T. Sahara Meer
ALF Middle-aged Woman
J.C. Williams
Black Chalk Mercenary
Yu Hye-jo
Female Japanese-American Nurse
Lorne Edward Oliver
Old Security Guard at Feedyard
Alex Kabel
Feedyard Worker
Amir Ardalan Latifi
Feedyard Worker
Jose Vargas
Slaughterhouse Worker
Elizabeth Urrea
Slaughterhouse Worker
Luis Javier
Slaughterhouse Worker
Phillip Garcia
Diego Alejandro
Andreas Fronk
Black Chalk Mercenary
Jack Lyons
Black Chalk Mercenary
Bettina Skye
Pig Balloon Handler (uncredited)
Kristoffe Brodeur
NYPD (uncredited)
Myles Humphus
Black Chalk Mercenary (uncredited)
Lena Avgust
Parade Goer (uncredited)
Jamar Greene
Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Michael D. Joseph
Protestor (uncredited)
Eha Urbsalu
Lucy Mirando Double (uncredited)
Rebecca Husain
Jennifer's Assistant (uncredited)
Carl Montoya
Blond Double (uncredited)
Martin Lo Rimorin
ALF Soldier (uncredited)
Amber Snow
Nancy Mirando's Personal Stylist (uncredited)
Ann Evans
Nancy Mirando's Personal Hair Stylist (uncredited)
Rickland Powell
Pig Balloon Handler (uncredited)
Michelle Clarke-Brown
Supervisor (uncredited)
Justin McGriff
Parade Patron (uncredited)
Lynn Marocola
NYPD Police Officer (uncredited)
Jason Scott Nelson
Translator (uncredited)
Crew
Director, Screenplay, Story
Bong Joon Ho
Screenplay
Jon Ronson
Reviews
RoidDroidVoid
June 28, 2017
10
Bong Joon-ho has brought us yet another masterpiece. Before viewing Okja, I was a little concerned that it would be just a sappy feel good family film about a kid that developed too much of an attachment to a farm animal. Now, I'm simply amazed at how Bong manages to always give us such emotionally and politically complicated films.
If you understand his style and knack for subtle commentary, then you will see this as another excellent film in the same vein as The Host.
The obvious commentary is clear but not overwhelming and the subtle bits are in true Bong style. I think many may misinterpret some of his choices, particularly with Gyllenhaal's character and performance, but if you grasp Bong's social and political stances then you'll appreciate the choices. For anyone who is unaware, all of Bong's movies contain certain elements. There are the overt elements that include humor (sometimes within the least humorous of situations), suspense, emotional connection, the folly of man and a lack of responsibility on the part of a government or corporation. But these elements are supported by subtle inclusions which are dotted throughout his movies like little watermarks and always serve to say the things that should be said without saying them. Besides these factors, and for those less inclined towards analytical movie watching, there is always a great story and magnificent cinematography. Okja is no exception. The only disappointing aspect of this movie is that it just came out, I've already watched it and now I'll have to wait another 2-3 years for another Bong movie to enjoy. I have seen The Host at least 10 times and I could watch it again right now. I'm certain to see Okja at least two more times with those with whom I enjoy seeing his movies and I don't think it'll feel like a chore either. In my opinion, Bong is one of the most consistent filmmakers to have ever made a movie and that streak remains unbroken with Okja.
