Diana Solórzano

Few know José Ignacio Solórzano—a balding man with everyday troubles like money and marriage. But everyone knows Jis, the beloved cartoonist whose humor and art have left a mark on the country. Mollusk tells the story of both, exploring how creativity and laughter can help overcome life’s challenges.

Federico Solorzano, paleontologist and collector, lives the last months of his life in his house in Guadalajara, Mexico. His collections count over 500 thousand objects ranging over a broad variety of kinds. His granddaughter Daniela dives into them, trying to understand her grandfather and his relationship to the world.

Mario marries Blanca, the queen of operetta, but after their daughter is born, they separate and she leaves on a world tour to continue her artistic career. Meanwhile, he stays behind and waits with the baby until they reunite again.