The Pigman takes place in Staten Island over a course of a year, at the graveyard, the zoo, Mr. Pignati's house, and Lorraine’s house.
John and Lorraine are 16 year old sophomores in high school. They are struggling to keep a reputation of charity workers when with Mr. Pignati. (The Pigman)
When John, Lorraine, and their friends call was charity workers to Mr. Pignati’s House, he answers and agrees to give money if they pick the money up from his house. So, they pick the money up while pretending that they are charity workers and not high school students. He invites them to a zoo to see one of his friend’s that's a monkey. They develop a friendship