Synopsis/Details
An old woman has nothing but her pet cat, a stuffed yellow toy that meows and licks itself. The woman moves in and out of reality and relives a past where she was a helpless victim. When the orderlies try to take her cat away, she realizes that the only thing she can do if she wants any kind of happiness at all is to fight back. This script is an experimental drama that has almost no dialogue at all. It tries to reflect what might be going in the minds of a patient who has dementia or Alzheimer's.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Escape
Story Situation:
Revolt
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Non-linear
Moral Affections:
Detraction
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Couple
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female over 45, Female under 13, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Authority Figure
Advanced
Subgenre:
Drama, Escape, Social Commentary
Equality & Diversity:
Disabled Protagonist, Elderly Protagonist, Female Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Approaching Death, Retirement Home/Nursing Home, The Elderly
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Abusive relationship, Elderly
