Robin, a hermit living with his pet pig in the woods, begins a journey to rescue her after she's stolen. As he delves into the gritty Portland culinary world, we learn he was once a respected chef. The film contrasts Robin's rough demeanor with gentle interactions, especially with Amir, a young businessman. Through these dialogues, themes of personal loss, care, and nihilism emerge. Robin's character evolves, ultimately suggesting a balance between detachment and deep emotional connection amidst life's inevitable losses.
Robin sets off to rescue his pig, revealing a past as an esteemed chef while he navigates Portland’s culinary underbelly, mixing vengeance with gentleness.
The film portrays Robin as a sullen misanthrope whose personal struggles lead to profound reflections on caring and the inevitable loss of everything beloved.
Rather than violent confrontations, the narrative unfolds in gentle interactions, showing Robin's evolution from a hardened hermit to a more caring individual.
Though Robin offers nihilistic advice that personal problems are trivial, the film itself celebrates gentleness and connection over outright nihilism.
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