Synopsis/Details
A bitter-sweet coming of age story with a twist.
NB: An updated version to the script is now available here. The twist still remains but the overall story is left on a more optimistic, and female empowered note.
NB: Although written against the backdrop of Sydney, Australia, this is a universal story which can be set anywhere.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Ambition
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Couple
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female under 13, Male under 13
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door, Girl next door, Tomboy
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Time Period:
The Seventies (1970–1979)
Time of Year:
Christmas Day
Relationship Topics:
Affinity, Bonding, Emotions and feelings, Family, Friendship (romantic)
Writer Style:
Terrence Malick