The Chicken movie poster

The Chicken

August 8, 2020 0h 14m 5.4/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 2020. The Chicken is a drama film. directed by Neo Sora. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Junshin Soga, Taiju Nakane, and Sandra Maren Schneider

Synopsis

On an unseasonably hot day in November, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant in New York City, decides to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his visiting cousin Kei around, the pair encounter a medical emergency on the street. After they mishandle the situation and end up causing more harm than good, Hiro cannot bring himself to kill the chicken. Throughout, Kei observes his cousin’s new lifestyle as Hiro and his pregnant wife prepare for their move to Chinatown. As the day wears on, Hiro and Kei’s actions highlight how their lives are complicit in the structural violence that surrounds them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 8, 2020 5 years ago
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Runtime 0h 14m 14 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Zakkubalan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chicken about?

On an unseasonably hot day in November, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant in New York City, decides to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his visiting cousin Kei around, the pair encounter a...

Who directed The Chicken?

The Chicken was directed by Neo Sora.

How long is The Chicken?

The Chicken has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).

When was The Chicken released?

The Chicken was released on August 8, 2020 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chicken?

The main cast of The Chicken includes Junshin Soga, Taiju Nakane, Sandra Maren Schneider, Alan Chen, Jordan Rodriguez.