Rock Odyssey

A fearless seeker of her one true love who navigates four decades of romance, performance, and memory. Her life is defined by a passion for dancing and rock and roll, tempered by the childhood separation that fuels her longing. She endures heartbreak and surreal encounters, maintaining hope for a final reunion with her True Love.

A charismatic greaser whose love for dancing draws Laura together in the 1950s. He gets into trouble with a street gang, and a car crash drives a wedge between them. His life and fate become intertwined with the unfolding fantasy as the Joker later embodies his essence.

A piano-playing hippie and musical activist from the 1960s who connects with Laura at a peace rally. His past and trauma haunt him, causing visions and fear as the couple tries to cope with the real world and their memories. His arc explores how art and memory can both heal and destabilize a person.

A fisherman in a wintry port who helps Laura and shares her longing for connection. He dies at sea, a loss that mirrors Laura’s earlier heartbreak and deepens her sense of memory’s weight. His death becomes a turning point that propels Laura toward a lifelong pursuit of closure.

Laura’s alias in the 1980s, reflecting a new chapter as she works in a tech setting before reencountering her past. The persona embodies the era’s tech-age dissonance and Laura’s ongoing search for love across changing identities. Her journey interweaves with the Joker’s reveal of Laura’s true love.

A monster with multiple appearances who claims to be Laura’s true love. Appearing as Billy, Bob, and Jack at different times, he embodies the merging of past lovers into a single elusive yearning. He ultimately reveals himself as the true love Laura has chased through memory and illusion.

A singing monster associated with the 1950s prom scene, voiced by two actors. Its melodies trigger surreal consequences and monsters that disrupt the prom, underscoring the power of music as a gateway to otherworldly experiences.

Antagonist in the story-within-a-story Sir Gleam Fights the Evil Tooth. A relentless foe who, alongside an anthropomorphic castle, represents decay and defeat in battle, turning the knight into a chocolate kiss and personifying the dangers of rot and corruption.