An anxious cartoonist navigates the jagged edges of a Roman road trip, where manic humor masks a fragile heart. Life is a jagged silhouette torn from destiny's pre-measured paper, bleeding through every missed stitch.
Tear Along the Dotted Line
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Cast:
Zerocalcare, Valerio Mastandrea, Chiara Gioncardi, Ambrogio Colombo, Michele Foschini
Drama
Animation
Comedy
Tear Along the Dotted Line - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Shinji Coniglio (Shinji Rabbit)
A recurring reference to Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion, whom Zero despises for being a "crybaby." It's a meta-commentary on Zero's own tendency to wallow in self-pity.
Maicol & Mirco Wallpaper
Zero's phone wallpaper features a comic by Maicol & Mirco with the caption 'Chi è felice è complice' (Whoever is happy is an accomplice), a nod to the creator's real-life influences.
Street Fighter 8-bit Battle
In Episode 1, Zero's argument with an elderly lady in a public bathroom is depicted as a retro 8-bit fighting game, with the lady resembling Dhalsim.