Hen

Hen

2026 · 96 min · ★ 7.1 · Adventure, Drama

Escaping from a chicken farm, a hen finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant. There, she discovers love, confronts the pecking order, and fights to protect her eggs from a greedy owner. Her droll yet touching quest for motherhood mirrors the messy compromises and silent struggles of human lives.

Directed by György Pálfi · Written by György Pálfi

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