# Luca (2021)

> A sheltered sea monster discovers friendship, freedom, and the courage to explore the human world during an enchanting Italian summer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/351385

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Enrico Casarosa
- Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli, Jim Gaffigan, Peter Sohn
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12801262/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, warm, playful, family movie night, summer afternoon

## Synopsis

A magical summer unfolds on the Italian Riviera, where friendship and adventure await beneath the sun.

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