The film holds a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was a breakout hit at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Faced with a choice between alerting the authorities or remaining silent, Sara enters a "wordless pact" with the kidnapper. The film follows her internal struggle as the village descends into paranoia and she begins to feel a dark, complicated connection with the man who "stood up" for her. Director: Carlota Pereda (based on her 2018 short film). Cast: Laura Galán, Richard Holmes, and Carmen Machi. Cerdita subtitles English
(internationally known as Piggy ) is a 2022 Spanish psychological horror-thriller that has gained significant traction on the global festival circuit for its brutal and empathetic exploration of bullying. English Subtitle Availability The film holds a high rating on Rotten
The story centers on (Laura Galán), an overweight teenager in a rural Spanish village who is mercilessly tormented by a clique of girls. After a particularly harrowing incident at a local pool where the girls nearly drown her and steal her clothes, Sara witnesses a mysterious stranger (Richard Holmes) brutally kidnapping her bullies. Director: Carlota Pereda (based on her 2018 short film)
Fatphobia, adolescent isolation, revenge vs. redemption, and moral ambiguity.
The film is a Spanish-language production. For English-speaking audiences, it is widely available with on major streaming platforms like Hulu and for digital purchase or rental on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. While an English-dubbed version exists, many critics and viewers recommend the subtitled version to fully experience the Goya Award-winning performance of lead actress Laura Galán. Film Synopsis