Synopsis/Details
Self-Made Woman…
Raised by a single father who died when she was in her teens, Gong Zhu had only her self-determination to escape the trailer park to become a success.
Better than any man…
The military taught her to fly. She taught herself to be the best pilot. When her squadron receives the latest fighter, she graduates training as number one in the squadron.
Loses her freedom …
En route to a celebratory dinner, Gong Zhu is kidnapped. She awakens in a foreign land, to be sold as a slave to a foreign potentate. It seems an impossibility to return to her life.
Refuses to be broken…
Out-manned and out-gunned, Gong Zhu uses her wits to strategize an escape from her dilemma. She gets free, via one of her captor’s F-16’s.
Regains her freedom…
And, empowered after escaping, she returns with a military team to put her captors to death and free the other captives.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Abduction
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Duty, Reward, Virtue
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult
Hero Type:
Legendary, Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Femme/Homme Fatale
Stock Character Types:
Damsel in distress, Swashbuckler, Tragic hero
Advanced
Subculture:
Military brat
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Female Protagonist, Minority-Centric, Minority Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
China
