What is the plot of Luca?

A sea monster boy navigates surface life, friendship, and prejudice to find acceptance and pursue his dreams.

What are the key story phases in Luca?

The story of Luca progresses through these phases: Deep Sea Secrets, Portorosso Trials, Betrayal and Rain, Finish Line and Farewell.

Name: Luca
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 2020
Rating: 6.7

Luca discovers human transformation through Alberto and sneaks to the surface. His parents threaten exile, forcing him to run away to Portorosso.

Luca Herds Goatfish — Luca herds goatfish off Portorosso coast. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Italian Coast
Alberto's Lighthouse — Luca meets Alberto and learns about human transformation. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Abandoned Lighthouse
Surface Sneaking — Luca sneaks out to meet Alberto despite parents' orders. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Portorosso Surface
Vespa Dream — Boys bond over wishing to own a Vespa and travel. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Lighthouse
Exile Threat — Parents send Luca to uncle Ugo to stop surface visits. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Deep Sea

The boys face Ercole's bullying and team up with Giulia for the triathlon. Massimo's prejudice creates tension as the race approaches.

Exile Threat — Parents send Luca to uncle Ugo to stop surface visits. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Deep Sea
Runaway to Portorosso — Luca runs away and hides with Alberto in town. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Portorosso
Ercole's Bullying — Ercole bullies Alberto and tries to soak him. Location: Portorosso Streets
Giulia's Intervention — Giulia stops Ercole from soaking Alberto. Characters: GIULIA Location: Town Fountain
Triathlon Alliance — Boys team up with Giulia to win triathlon money. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Giulia's House
Massimo's Prejudice — Massimo expresses prejudice against sea monsters. Characters: GIULIA, Luca Plătici Location: Marcovaldo Home
Bonding Over Books — Luca and Giulia bond over learning, angering Alberto. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Library

Alberto's fearful revelation strains the friendship. During the rainy bike leg, both boys' true forms are exposed, leading to a dramatic rescue.

Bonding Over Books — Luca and Giulia bond over learning, angering Alberto. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Library
Alberto's Revelation — Alberto reveals his sea monster form to scare Giulia. Characters: GIULIA Location: Giulia's House
Luca's Deception — Luca feigns shock, betraying Alberto's trust. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Giulia's House
Alberto's Flight — Alberto flees as Ercole's gang arrives. Location: Portorosso Streets
Giulia's Discovery — Giulia learns Luca is a sea monster and sends him away. Characters: GIULIA, Luca Plătici Location: Portorosso
Reconciliation Attempt — Luca seeks Alberto to reconcile and promises to win Vespa. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Alberto's Hideout
Triathlon Begins — Triathlon starts with swimming and pasta eating. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Portorosso Course
Rain & Umbrella — Alberto brings umbrella, Ercole knocks it away. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Bike Course
Form Exposure — Alberto's sea monster form is exposed to spectators. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Bike Course
Luca's Rescue — Luca reveals his form and rescues Alberto. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Bike Course

Giulia sacrifices herself to stop Ercole. The town accepts the sea monsters, and Alberto sells the Vespa to fund Luca's education.

Luca's Rescue — Luca reveals his form and rescues Alberto. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Bike Course
Giulia's Sacrifice — Giulia crashes into Ercole to stop the harpoon. Characters: GIULIA Location: Finish Line
Town Acceptance — Massimo defends them, Ercole is thrown in fountain. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Finish Line
Vespa Purchase — Boys buy an old Vespa with winnings. Characters: Luca Plătici Location: Portorosso Shop
Train Station Farewell — Alberto sells Vespa for Luca's ticket, everyone says goodbye. Characters: Luca Plătici, GIULIA Location: Train Station

Underwater Origins — Introduction to Luca's hidden world and Alberto's lighthouse sanctuary.
- Secret Lighthouse Life — Alberto lives alone and guards sea monster secrets.
- Surface Transformation Discovery — Luca learns how to become human when dry.
Portorosso Arrival — Luca escapes exile and enters the human town.
- Runaway and Hiding — Luca flees to Portorosso to avoid deep sea exile.
- Ercole's Bullying — Local champion targets Alberto with harassment.
Triathlon Alliance — The boys partner with Giulia to compete for a Vespa.
- Giulia's Invitation — Giulia proposes a team-up for the Portorosso Cup.
- Massimo's Prejudice — Massimo voices distrust toward sea monsters.
Friendship Strain — Jealousy and fear fracture the boys' bond.
- Bonding Over Learning — Luca and Giulia connect intellectually, alienating Alberto.
- Alberto's Fearful Revelation — Alberto exposes his form to scare Giulia away.
Climactic Race — The triathlon culminates in rain, exposure, and rescue.
- Rain and Umbrella — Alberto risks exposure to help Luca during the bike leg.
- Dual Form Exposure — Both boys reveal their true forms to save each other.
Resolution and Growth — The town accepts them, and friendships evolve into new chapters.
- Town Acceptance — Massimo defends the boys, Ercole faces justice.
- Train Station Farewell — Alberto sacrifices the Vespa for Luca's education.