The story follows , a young South Korean girl who has spent ten years raising Okja , a massive, genetically engineered "super pig". Their peaceful life in the mountains is shattered when the Mirando Corporation , led by eccentric CEO Lucy Mirando (played by Tilda Swinton), reclaims Okja to use her for the global meat industry. Mija embarks on a high-stakes rescue mission that takes her from Korea to New York, crossing paths with animal rights activists and corporate greed along the way. Core Guide Details Release Date: June 28, 2017. Official Platform: Exclusive to Netflix .