Synopsis/Details
Three protagonists spin into a chaotic love-triangle around a hidden element in its centre: a painting by a forgotten female artist. As long as a secret from the past continues to cloud the origin of painting, none of the protagonists can become happy and fulfilled, try as they may. They need this particular expression to fully grow into their own skin.
LISBET (66), a charismatic visual artist who has been working most of her life as a reclusive painter. Left society as she suffered from manic depression. She destains money and the art markets bullshit.
SUSAN (27), is a nervous young woman who loves art. She wants to make it in the art world as a dealer and taste maker. Has a red birthmark she’s self conscious about.
BRAD (28), a gaming nerd who is colorblind, oblivious to art, and who loves Susan. And her blotch. He secretly makes a living hosting porn sites to support his mother financially.
At the end, the painting is finally credited truthfully and sold at an art auction. All the players in Lisbets life who never spoke up on her behalf and meanwhile made good careers in the art world, finally face their betrayal and make amends. With joined forces, they raise the price for her painting into an unprecedented level. The glass ceiling on value attributed to a female artist is shattered.
And of course several lovers ride off into the sun-set.
Attached Talent
a possible director is Mariana Jukica, she is interested in this script and collaboration with me.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Pursuit
Story Situation:
Madness
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Moral Affections:
Reward
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Couple
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Young Adult, Female over 45, Male Young Adult
Hero Type:
Gifted
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Advanced
Subculture:
Hipster
Equality & Diversity:
Minority Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Romance