Synopsis/Details
Paul, an unhappy and dissatisfied reality tv producer for a Bachelor-type show, learns that his estranged father has died.
He returns home to Palm Springs to arrange the funeral and settle his father's estate, which mostly consists of a run-down, mid-century dive bar on the outskirts of town called The Hideout.
Fully intending to cash out and sell The Hideout, Paul contends with his helpless, ne'er-do-well brother, Bear, who is clearly in over his head with some sort of illicit activity, navigate a potential romance with the funny and sweet but emotionally distant bartender Josie, member of the local indigenous tribe and social work grad student, as well as deal with the elderly barflies and college kids who rely on The Hideout for a sense of community.
Just when Paul thinks he has it all figured out, a figure from his father's past emerges, threatening to take away everything.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Loss of loved ones
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult, Male Young Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Bully
Advanced
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Grad School, Parenthood, Quarterlife Crisis
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Relationship Topics:
Child, Dating, Elderly, Romance, Sexuality, Sibling