"Hugely satisfying, a potent combination of pearls and swine." —Daily Telegraph

"A bold social satire that never loses its sense of fun, Dead Pigs finally lets us confirm what Birds of Prey already suggested: Cathy Yan has a sharp eye and a fearless voice - we're lucky to have her." —Empire

"Joltingly funny." —Pajiba

The fates of an unlucky pig farmer, a feisty home-owner defending her property, a lovestruck busboy, a disenchanted rich girl, and an American expat pursuing the Chinese Dream converge and colide as thousands of dead pigs are found floating down the Huangpu River, towards a modernizing Shanghai in Cathy Yan's (Birds of Prey) debut future.