Synopsis/Details
In the summer of 2002, Roman Delmar meets Emma Keller. She was no
ordinary girl; she was from a family that owned the most spectacular
show in Montreal, CIRQUE RUSE. As children, Roman and Emma spend
their childhood exploring the wonders of the show, while Emma finds
her desire to fly with the other performers. But as they grow into adults,
they find that they have to come to terms with the strength of love while
preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them. When
Emma Keller dies after a horrifying accident during a performance,
Roman must find the truth behind her tragic demise as a detective for
the Montreal Police. But as he dives deeper to find the truth, dark secrets
of the show are unveiled, and a haunting past begins to resurface.
All Accolades & Coverage
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Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2023
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Loss of loved ones
Story Conclusion:
Tragic
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Moral Affections:
Guilt, Innocence, Punishment, Right, Wrong
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Many
Special Effects:
Blood, Other practical effects, Stunt rigs/wire systems, Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Middle Aged, Female Teenager, Female Young Adult, Female over 45, Female under 13, Male Teenager, Male under 13
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Anti-Villian, Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Everyman, Lovers, Tragic hero
Advanced
Subgenre:
Childhood, Crime Drama, Operettas, Parenthood, Pre-Teen, Psychological, Romantic, School Days, Suspense-Thriller
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Race Relations Focused
Life Topics:
Childhood, Coming of Age, Death, Grad School, Middle school/Junior High, Parenthood
Time Period:
The Big Data age (2001–present), The Nineties (1990–1999)
Country:
Canada
Time of Year:
Winter
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Sport Topics:
Gymnastics
Relationship Topics:
Friendship (romantic)
Writer Style:
Francis Ford Coppola, Ingmar Bergman, Stephen King
