The story takes place in Lisbon at the time of the great maritime discoveries. Explorers, looking like pigs, arrive in the harbour after a long voyage across the oceans. Everywhere in the city small groups gather and congratulate each other. Couples meet again after a long separation and hug one another. They organize spontaneous round dances and celebrate their return. Meanwhile, a young pig has...

The film tells the story of a man with a coat that never stops growing. The man, isolated from society because of the unbearable burden, decides to start a journey with no clear destination, but with the intention of finding a place where to live at peace.

In a strange, but wonderful world a creature envisions the fatal outcome of a potential decision and is granted a chance to alter future events. "The Risk not Taken" is a story about making the right decisions. Can one calculate the inherent risks of imminent decisions and take full responsibility for their outcome? Should one be allowed to make decisions of this magnitude for...