When a group of researchers head off an expedition in the Borneo rainforest looking for fossil evidence of our closest non-human ancestor, what they discover instead, is the truth of what it means to be human. 
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
108pp
Genre:
Adventure
Budget:
Blockbuster
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Dr. Sandra Lee is an early human anthropologist who's always dreamed of discovery and adventure. When a geneticist from 23andMe offers her an opportunity to head up her own expedition into Borneo, looking for fossil remains of our closest nonhuman ancestor, The Denisovans, she jumps at the chance to contribute something meaningful to her field.  In tandem with her husband, Nicalo, and the geneticist Dr. Osman, they arrive in Borneo looking for clues that might help them start their search. In a small, rainforest-side village, they meet a sickly old woman, Mak Gua, who enlists their help in exchange for information. Mak Gua knows of a secret cave location where the scientists can find LIVING DENISOVANS! The scientists agree to the terms. They will bring back the Denisovan's special fruit, which makes healing wine in exchange for a guide through the jungle to the cave of the Denisovans.  Led by Mak Gua's grandson, a young boy named Afan, the troop heads into the jungle on their journey to the cave. Along the way they face challenges and nearly risk their lives, only to come to a point of almost giving up. In a desperate moment of crisis, a group of Warrior Denisovans save them.  Back at the cave, the travelers learn how to interact with these ancient and revered beings and come to understand their culture is deep and withstanding. The Denisovans share ceremonial wine with the travelers and teach them about a Spirit that protects them and their cave. Hope is shattered when Dr. Lee discovers her husband and Dr. Osman have devised a plot against her to exploit the Denisovans to steal their wine and sell it to the world as The Fountain of Youth. Dr. Lee, must decide if she will protect the community from exploitation,  or succumb to her own desire for fame and notoriety for such an incredible discovery.
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The Writer: Jennifer Lucic

My name is Jennifer Lucic and I am a new screenwriter looking to establish myself in the world of feature films. Movies and writing have been a life long passion, and at the ripe age of 35, after building a career in the public sector and raising a young family, I finally decided that I wanted to chase after the dream that's always existed in my head. I want to write stories that make an impact and bring people together. Go to bio
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