Synopsis/Details
Rock Sawyer is the man on campus at his high school and he knows it. From star athlete to a lead role in the high school musical Rock rules. Rock is also very self-centered. But when he drops change in a homeless man’s cup he is gifted with a magical flower good for one wish. Rock, a non-believer in magic, gives the flower to his nine-year old sister Dawn while keeping her as their parents are out of town for the night. Rock has a soft spot for his sister and reads her favorite story, The Kingdom of Rainbows and Honey, to her that night. Dawn reveals she wants to go to the kingdom so Rock gives her the flower to wish on. Dawn does, but when nothing happens Rock informs her there is no such thing as magic. Falling asleep on the couch while watching TV, Rock, Dawn and her pet mouse Squeaky awake as animated versions of themselves in the Kingdom of Rainbows and Honey where rainbows cover the sky and all creatures can talk. They soon find out the king is very angry because his queen bee has be taken by the evil wizard in the Land of Gloom and no honey is being made. The three soon meet five princesses who are the king’s daughters as they train to rescue the queen bee. When the queen mother becomes involved a plan is laid to rescue the queen bee and return the kingdom to normal activities. Things go awry when the giant trolls, who guard the wizard’s castle, capture all but Rock and Squeaky who must brave the Black Swamp at night to return to the king’s castle and inform him of his wife and daughters fate. The king and his army prepare for war and attack the wizard’s castle to free the hostages and return the kingdom to its former glory. When the battle ends Rock is proclaimed a hero and the king gives his daughter, December, a strong look-alike from Rock’s high school and love interest, hand to the kingdom’s new hero for marriage. Rock’s journey has led him to love and humility, but no way to get home. But his future bride’s unselfishness shows Rock the true meaning of love and lasting memories.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Ambition
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Right
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Many
Special Effects:
Animatronics/puppets, Blue/green screen
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Teenager, Female under 13, Male Teenager
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Beast/Monster
Stock Character Types:
Everyman
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action/Adventure
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Adolescence, Middle school/Junior High
Time Period:
The Social Age (2004–present)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Relationship Topics:
Dating
