That Film Stew Ep 292 - Luca (Review)

In this film which is loosely based on old Italian regional myths and folklore, sea monsters are used as a metaphor for feeling different.

Directed by Enrico Casarosa, Luca is the computer animated coming-of-age fantasy comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures – and is available right now on Disney+.

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. Luca (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer), but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.