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My Sister, the Pig Lady is a 2015 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Jang Moon-il. The movie tells the story of a young woman named Soon-ok (Hwang Jung-eum) who was shunned and mistreated by her family for having a pig-like appearance. The movie begins with a flashback that shows how Soon-ok became the Pig Lady. When she was born, her father was disappointed that she was not a son, and her family's financial struggles added to their frustrations. Soon-ok was born with a condition that caused her to have unusually bushy hair on her face, making her look like a pig. Her family is ashamed of her appearance and treated her very poorly, often locking her in the barn with the pigs.

Soon-ok's only friend and confidant was her brother, Dong-gun (Lee Jong-hyuk), who was the only person in her family who treated her kindly. He promised that he would always protect her and love her no matter what. Later, Dong-gun became a successful businessman, married a beautiful woman, and moved to the city, leaving Soon-ok behind.

The story then moves ahead ten years, and Soon-ok is still in the village, working as a pig farmer, taking care of a herd of pigs. She still has not found acceptance from her family or the villagers, and they still treat her poorly. One day, she receives a letter from her brother, inviting her to come to the city to meet his wife, Min-ji (Choi Yeo-jin), who is pregnant.

Soon-ok, despite her hesitations and fears, makes the trip to the city and reunites with her brother after a decade. Dong-gun is thrilled to see her and introduces her to his wife, who is shocked to meet someone who looks like a pig. Soon-ok is hurt by Min-ji's reaction but maintains her composure.

When it's time for dinner, Soon-ok's appearance causes a lot of commotion, and everyone is so uncomfortable that they can't eat. Min-ji's mother-in-law, who was against the marriage from the beginning, tries to use Soon-ok's appearance to drive a wedge between her son and his wife. But Dong-gun intervenes and stands up for his sister and Min-ji.

As Soon-ok spends more time with her brother and sister-in-law, she starts to feel more comfortable and happy in the city. She starts to realize that there is more to life than just being a pig farmer and being isolated in the village. She even decides to try to make some friends and starts taking classes.

Throughout the movie, Soon-ok faces constant ridicule and ostracization from the people around her. However, she remains optimistic and strong, because she has her brother, who she knows will always stand by her.

My Sister, the Pig Lady is a heartwarming film that explores the themes of love, acceptance, and self-confidence. It is a story about a young woman who learns to overcome adversity and find happiness in her life, despite the cruelty of others. The performances of Hwang Jung-eum as Soon-ok and Lee Jong-hyuk as her brother are excellent and bring authenticity to the story. The movie's message of accepting people for who they are and not for what they look like is conveyed effectively and makes it a must-watch for anyone seeking an uplifting and inspiring film.

My Sister, the Pig Lady is a 2015 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.8.