Porco Rosso

A cursed ace‑pilot pig battles sky pirates, pride, and love in a sun‑kissed wartime romance.

World War I ace Marco Pagot is cursed into a pig‑headed aviator, adopting the moniker Porco Rosso and turning his beloved seaplane into a one‑man anti‑pirate squadron over the glittering Adriatic. He lives a solitary life on a quiet island, only venturing out to chase bounties or to indulge in the company of Gina, the enchanting singer who runs the Hotel Adriano and holds his lingering humanity. When a brash American pilot named Donald Curtis claims to have shot down the legendary flying pig, Porco’s pride is bruised and his reputation at stake. Determined to prove he’s still the sky’s best, he seeks out the innovative Piccolo aircraft factory, borrowing heavily to fund a radical overhaul of his fighter. There he meets the prodigious 17‑year‑old engineer Fio, whose mechanical genius and fierce ambition breathe new life into his battered plane. With her upgrades, Porco prepares for a high‑altitude showdown that will test his skill, his heart, and the fragile bonds he’s built with the people below.