Synopsis/Details
After three years, and with Toad’s jail sentence nearing completion, Monique needs her strong family and friends more than ever, especially when she starts to receive strange phone calls. Torn by whether to stay on the island with the people she loves, or start a new life in the city, Monique decides that she wants to start over with her new man, Trevor. But the drunken Toad, once released, tries to viciously assault her, something which is stopped by the timely intervention of Trevor. With Toad back in jail, Monique decides to stay on the island, planning a future with Trevor.
The story weaves together the lives of three generations of quirky, eccentric women, as well as the men who fish for squid. There is plenty of comedy with the three women who smoke pot and dance like Pagans in the sun. There is also tragedy and hope. When Mona marries Trevor and becomes pregnant with his child, she realizes that she now loves the life she has and has lost her desire to leave the island.
All Accolades & Coverage
Finalist-- in 2015 Women in Cinema Screenplay Competition--2015
Semifinal--Nashville Film Festival--2015
The short story of the same name has received numerous awards.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Revenge
Story Situation:
Crimes of love
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Moral Affections:
Punishment
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Couple
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Middle Aged, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Bully, Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Bad boy, Lovers, Tortured artist
Advanced
Subgenre:
Romance, Suspense-Thriller
Subculture:
Hippie
Life Topics:
Approaching Death, Death, The Elderly
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Spring, Summer
Illness Topics:
Physical, Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Abusive relationship, Bonding, Dating, Elderly, Family, Love, Passion, Romance, Sexual activity