Nicolas Cage departs from his usual fare as a gruff action hero for this opportunity to be more sensitive. He plays a recluse who makes his living from the truffles that his pet pig uncovers. When she’s “pignapped,” he sets out to Portland where his past life slowly reveals itself. First-time feature director Michael Sarnoski has given the film a quietly paced, somewhat poetic European feel. It’s a character study that unfolds with mildly interesting and unexpected developments, but also gives Cage an opportunity to play it down (but still doesn’t dilute his signature intensity). A dark, somber but ultimately positive character study.

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