Synopsis/Details
Synopsis
Taken Young is based on a true Canadian story about four boys growing up in the mid 80’s.
MAX(15) recalls the year he learned about making new friends, earning his own way and the true cruelty of life.
Max is friended by a family of three brothers his age.
The boys bond through hard work and play.
In a shocking twist of fate one of the boys is murdered at school.
The other three grapple with the loss as they attempt to find out what actually happened.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Falling prey to cruelty/misfortune
Story Conclusion:
Sad
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Teenager
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Boy next door
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
Drama
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Time Period:
The Eighties (1980–1989)
Country:
Canada
Time of Year:
Spring, Winter
Relationship Topics:
Kinship
