Laura Galán portrays Sara, who typically assists her father in his butcher shop and faces constant rejection and mistreatment from classmates due to her size, alongside a lack of understanding from her demanding mother, Carmen Machi. The situation escalates when three acquaintances humiliate her while she's swimming and then steal her clothes. While fleeing home, she unexpectedly meets a van carrying an unusual pair—…

It feels fitting that "Piggy" could be among the final films shown at a festival like Sundance. Carlota Pereda utilizes Laura Galán’s excellent performance to craft a disturbing, violent narrative rooted in reality and dealing with themes of bullying, body-shaming, and learning to accept oneself. Even though the story focuses on revenge, the director thoughtfully explores the ethical issues involved. The romantic …