Luca

Luca

Year: 2021

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Enrico Casarosa

AdventureFantasyComedyAnimationFamily

During a summer set in the beautiful Italian Riviera, a young boy named Luca experiences laughter, freedom, and discovery. He forms a strong friendship with Alberto, but their adventures are complicated by a secret: they are sea monsters hiding their true identities from the human residents above. They must navigate the challenges of friendship and self-acceptance while trying to keep their aquatic nature concealed.

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1

Luca's Underwater Life

Luca Paguro, a young sea monster, enjoys his days tending to a lively school of fish in the depths of the ocean. Despite living in a vibrant underwater world, he is filled with a longing for adventure beyond the safety of his home.

Underwater near Portorosso
2

Desire for Adventure

Luca's overprotective parents, Daniela and Lorenzo, express their fears about the dangers that the surface world holds. Their caution only fuels Luca's curiosity and desire to explore the unknown beyond the ocean.

3

Meeting Alberto

One day, while exploring, Luca encounters Alberto Scorfano, another sea creature. Alberto shares thrilling tales of his adventures on land, sparking Luca's interest even further and convincing him to visit his secret island hideout.

Secluded island
4

Transformation into Humans

As Luca and Alberto reach dry land, they experience a magical transformation into human forms. This pivotal moment opens up a new world of possibilities for them to explore the surface together.

Coast of Portorosso
5

Dreaming of a Vespa

In their secret hideout, Luca discovers a colorful poster of a Vespa scooter. Inspired by this finding, the duo decides to build their own scooter, which symbolizes their dreams of freedom and adventure.

Secret hideout
6

Secrets from Parents

While Luca embraces his new life on land, he keeps his adventures a secret from his parents. Only his supportive grandmother is aware of his dual existence as both a sea monster and a boy living on the surface.

7

Parents' Discovery

Luca's adventurous activities are soon uncovered by Lorenzo and Daniela. In a protective response, they plan to send him deeper into the ocean to live with his uncle Ugo, which breaks Luca's heart.

8

Escape to Portorosso

Determined to seize his freedom, Luca escapes to Portorosso with Alberto. This marks the beginning of their thrilling escapades and their desire to challenge societal norms surrounding sea monsters.

Portorosso
9

Encounter with Ercole

In Portorosso, Luca and Alberto meet Ercole Visconti, the town bully and reigning champion of the Portorosso Cup Race. Tensions rise when Ercole threatens to expose Luca's true identity by attempting to dunk him in a fountain.

Portorosso
10

Rescue by Giulia

As Ercole prepares to humiliate Luca, he is unexpectedly saved by Giulia Marcovaldo, a brave girl who takes them in. Giulia nurtures them in her home, creating a bond that will drive their adventures further.

Giulia’s home
11

Training for the Triathlon

Luca, Giulia, and Alberto devise a plan to enter the Portorosso Cup Triathlon, hoping to win the cash prize to buy their dream Vespa. Each character takes on specific challenges to boost their chances of winning.

Portorosso
12

Friendship Tensions

As training progresses, tensions arise when Alberto feels sidelined due to Luca’s growing friendship with Giulia. This jealousy culminates in a rift, leading to misunderstandings that threaten their bond.

13

Accidental Exposure

During a critical moment, Luca's true identity as a sea monster is accidentally revealed, forcing him to flee Giulia's home. This shocking exposure creates a significant emotional fallout among their group.

Giulia’s home
14

Reconciliation

Determined to mend their friendship, Luca seeks out Alberto at his hideout. After sharing their feelings and regrets, they begin to heal their rift, although Alberto is hesitant to rejoin the triathlon.

Alberto's hideout
15

Confronting Ercole

On race day, as rain pours down, Luca risks exposing himself to save Alberto from Ercole's trap. This brave act ultimately leads to both boys being revealed as sea monsters, but they confront the hostile townsfolk together, changing perceptions about their kind.

Portorosso

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 15:25

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