What if a Pig Could Fly? Porco Rosso Takes You to the Skies and Beyond

In Porco Rosso, a man is turned into a pig after a strange curse, and now he spends his days flying a seaplane over the Adriatic Sea, fighting air pirates. The movie shows how he struggles with his new identity while searching for redemption and peace.

Some fans believe that the curse symbolizes Porco’s escape from his troubled past. What if the pig transformation wasn’t a curse, but a way for him to escape the horrors of war and live freely, without the guilt that weighs him down?

One of the most powerful moments in the film is when Porco faces off with another pilot, fighting not just for his freedom but also for his honor. What if the fight had ended differently, with Porco realizing he doesn’t need to prove anything anymore?

In an alternate ending, maybe Porco finally lifts the curse, revealing his true self. A prequel could explore how Porco became a pig and what happened during the war that changed his life forever.