The Pig (2008): Cast
The Pig is a 2008 short film directed by Dorthe Warnø Høgh, starring Jesper Asholt as The Doctor, Henning Moritzen and Mette Agnete Horn. It runs 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 23 min
- Director
- Dorthe Warnø Høgh
- Original language
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Danish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pig About?
The premise of The Pig without spoilers.
In this live‑action, Oscar‑nominated Danish short, Asbjorn is admitted to a hospital where he soon becomes attached to a whimsical pig painting displayed on the walls. The artwork offers him comfort and solace, but the peace is shattered when another patient requests its removal, forcing Asbjorn to confront the loss.
The Pig Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- painting
- hospital room
- surgery
- polyp
- pig
- patient
- muslim
- lawyer
- father daughter relationship
- drawing
The Pig Cast & Characters
Jesper Asholt leads the cast as The Doctor, with Henning Moritzen as Asbjørn Jensen and Mette Agnete Horn as Nurse. Directed by Dorthe Warnø Høgh; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dorthe Warnø Høgh
- Jesper Asholt as The Doctor
- Henning Moritzen as Asbjørn Jensen
- Mette Agnete Horn as Nurse
- Farshad Kholghi as Hammid
Also Starring in The Pig
· 4 more- Trine Pallesen Mona Jensen
- Camilla Søeberg Martha
- Shahbaz Sarwar Taxi Driver
- Farooq Khan Visitor
The Pig Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El puerco” and “小猪”.
- Also known as
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- El puerco
- 小猪
Seen The Pig?
The Pig FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Pig, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pig?
The Pig runs 23 minutes.
When was The Pig released?
The Pig was released on November 1, 2008.
Who directed The Pig?
The Pig was directed by Dorthe Warnø Høgh.
Who is in the cast of The Pig?
The Pig stars Jesper Asholt as The Doctor, Henning Moritzen as Asbjørn Jensen and Mette Agnete Horn as Nurse, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Pig have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pig has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Pig in?
The original language of The Pig is Danish.
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