Synopsis/Details
The year is 1490. Two unemployed wandering minstrels, Englishmen Bavol and sidekick Godwin, are on a temporary gig as customs officials on The Silk Road mountain border pass between China and Kashmir.
Italian Cardinal Vincent returns from a trade mission for the Duke of Milan (Leonardo da Vinci's boss) and wants to cross with his load of weapons and kitchen equipment, but he doesn’t have any paperwork. Bavol insists on doing things by the book. Neither man gives way.
Story & Logistics
Story Situation:
Rivalry of superior vs. inferior
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Contempt, Disrespect, Duty, Intemperance, Respect
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Single
Special Effects:
Minor pyrotechnics, Other on-set effects, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult, Male Middle Aged, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Authority Figure, Bully
Advanced
Subgenre:
Black/Dark, British Humor, Mountain
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics
Time Period:
High Middle Ages
Country:
China
Time of Year:
Summer
