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The Chicken 2020

Runtime

14 mins

Language

English

English

On a surprisingly warm November day in New York City, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant, plans to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his cousin Kei around, they witness a medical emergency, but their attempts to help inadvertently make the situation worse. Unable to go through with killing the chicken, Hiro grapples with his actions. Kei observes Hiro’s life and the preparations for a move to Chinatown alongside Hiro’s pregnant wife, as the day reveals the complexities of their circumstances and the pervasive nature of societal issues.

On a surprisingly warm November day in New York City, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant, plans to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his cousin Kei around, they witness a medical emergency, but their attempts to help inadvertently make the situation worse. Unable to go through with killing the chicken, Hiro grapples with his actions. Kei observes Hiro’s life and the preparations for a move to Chinatown alongside Hiro’s pregnant wife, as the day reveals the complexities of their circumstances and the pervasive nature of societal issues.

Does The Chicken have end credit scenes?

No!

The Chicken does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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