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Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City.
Julio Torres
Julio Torres / Pirulinpinpina
Martine Gutierrez
Vanesja
Tómas Matos
Chester
Joe Rumrill
Bibo (voice)
2024
While ignoring his landlord's urgent letters, Julio obtains a gold oyster earring... then promptly loses it at the club. Later, Julio explains his sensitivity to shapes, colors, numbers, and the alphabet to his fellow rideshare passengers.
While avoiding his housing debacle, Julio grows convinced that his lost oyster is the only way to prove his "mole" has grown.
After learning of a program that would free his mind from his body, Julio gets a lead on the lost oyster from a bartender, who takes him to the former site of the first gay hamster club, and later, a middle school.
After refusing to participate in a credit card commercial, Julio reluctantly accepts a new opportunity in a superhero franchise.
Julio learns of a way to avoid getting proof of existence. Vanesja reflects on her life's purpose. Bibo pursues a new passion.
Still in search of the lost oyster, Julio half-heartedly strikes a deal to create a project for a corporation. But when Vanesja gets a surprising call about Julio’s rejected work, an exciting new opportunity emerges.
