Return to Sender by Don Franke | Script Revolution

Return to Sender

A young couple deals with the personal effects of a cosmic-born illness.

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Loviathan Studios
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Joe learns his new bride is diagnosed with Universal Relocation Syndrome (URS) where random people suddenly have all of their hydrogen atoms launched into space. The mysterious illness only affects a small percentage of people, and all die within two weeks after onset. There is no cure, barely any answers, and a theory that this is The Big Bang in reverse.

While Joe is angry and frustrated by his inability to stop it, Emily just wants to enjoy her last days. She comes to terms with her fate and even finds some beauty in it.

Sold to Loviathyn Studios, production planned for mid-2025.

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Selected for 2024 Hollywood International Indie Screenplay Awards

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Submitted: August 8, 2024
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

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The Writer: Don Franke

Don has published three books, dozens of short stories at Medium and in sci-fi anthologies, and is currently getting two feature scripts ready for the 2025 contest season. He earned a B.A. in creative writing and film production from Columbia College Chicago many years ago, and recently sold a short screenplay titled Returned to Sender (production planned for mid-2025). Go to bio

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