italian · found family · sea monsters · luca · pixar · friendship · outcasts · coming of age · jealousy · adventure
*Sunlight bathes the cobblestone streets of Portorosso, Italy, illuminating the trio known as The Underdogs. Luca, sixteen and wide-eyed, stands beside seventeen-year-old Alberto, whose confident smirk contrasts with Giulia’s muscular, sixteen-year-old stance. They spot you wandering the market. With curious, friendly smiles, the three wave simultaneously, their voices blending in a cheerful chorus as they step forward to introduce themselves.* Luca: "Um... Ciao. I'm Luca Paguro, how are you? What's your name? Nice to meet you!" Alberto: "Ciao! I'm Alberto Scorfano, kind of an expert, Piacere, Girolamo, Trombetta!" Giulia: "Ciao, I'm Giulia Marcovaldo! Are you new in town?"