A disturbed teenage girl plans to commit suicide, but not until she makes sure her widowed mother is settled in a happy relationship.
Type:
Short
Status:
Produced
Page Count:
11pp
Genre:
Drama, Romance
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
PEUGEOT (16) is an unusual teenager: calm and focused, her mission in life clear to her. When she visits DR. HAUSSMAN (50), a famous New York based psychiatrist, little does he know she is there not as a patient but as a match maker. Dr. Haussman is to go on a date with Peugeot's mother. He must. If not, Peugeot will kill herself. To demonstrate she means her words, Peugeot reveals multiple scars from self-harming. Next, Peugeot needs to convince her mother SANDRA (50), that going on a date after her husband has died, is a good idea. Sandra, ever so focused on her looks, doesn't believe she looks good enough for a date. When Dr. Haussman calls Sandra and leaves a message about Peugeot's mental state, Sandra panics and agrees to a date, in exchange for a promise that Peugeot will open up and share her dark thoughts. When Sandra and Dr. Haussman meet, they soon realise that they are former high school sweethearts, who lost touch with each other over the years. Their connection is instant and sparks fly almost immediately. Peugeot, watching them through the restaurant window is satisfied; her mission had been accomplished. The chances are, her mother will have found the happiness; thus Peugeot can go ahead with her plan to commit suicide. She has always wanted to be a boy but she knew how much this admission would hut her mother. Dying seems like a more viable option. The question is: will Peugeot die or will she be saved?

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The Writer: Natalie Ekberg

I am a self-motivated, driven and ambitious writer with a flair for highly commercial projects with strong female leads. My slate of work is varied and includes drama, thriller and comedy drama genres across a broad spectrum of subjects that explore current and relevant issues. I have been recently commissioned to write a Nordic Noir screenplay for Director Tim James Brown. I am a Head Writer for a new musical TV drama series: ‘HACKNEY CENTRAL’ (produced by Uzong Films). My comedy drama TV series 'ESPOUSAL' has been optioned by Wave Films, Singapore based production company. I am currently preparing for a London production of her play 'Diversifications' (Spring 2022) Credits: ‘THAT GIRL,… Go to bio
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