The whole concept was irritating to say the least. Apparently great chef loses his mind over his dead wife and becomes a hermit who lives with a pig that he apparently connected with but eventually gets taken. Really? I get the "side story" but the whole thing is a ridiculous way to get to the point of what losing a loved one can do to you if you are weak minded. There is nothing redeeming in this film. I found myself wanting Cage to take a shower more than anything. Very weak "artistic" film.