Synopsis/Details
This is a semi-autobiographical tale of a a first-generation immigrant with a ... "complicated" family history. This is a short film about Luis and his friend John, who are caught at customs on the way back from Luis' home country of "San Marcos". Told through their answers to a Customs Interrogator, this non-linear script combines comedy and sincere drama to tell a unique immigrant story about a man's quest to re-connect with his roots.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Enmity of kin
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Moral Affections:
Guilt, Reward
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary, Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Authority Figure
Stock Character Types:
Everyman
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action/Adventure, Escape, Expedition, Sea Adventures
Equality & Diversity:
Immigration Focused, Minority-Centric, Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
Birth, Childhood, Coming of Age, Quarterlife Crisis
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
Nicaragua, United States of America (USA)
