Synopsis/Details
'The Only Ones' is a sensitive and often explosive drama, with a hint of comedy and crime.
We follow Lana as she strives for financial independence to adopt a baby, despite the opposition of her jealous, possessive, and ultimately treacherous husband, Clarence. Feeling she's slipping away through his hands, he teams up with her worst enemy, Charles Mars, a crooked businessman who lost his military supply contract and now plots to steal Lana's business, trying to reclaim his market position. On top of that, Lana contends with violent protesters and vitriolic public opinion. To overcome these challenges, she must first confront her deep-rooted abandonment trauma, which makes her terrified of leaving her husband but also drives her to act rashly and authoritarianly, pushing her partners and others away in a misguided attempt at self-defense.
This script has received a "Recommend" from 'Stage 32.'
All Accolades & Coverage
From the Stage 32 reader who gave me a 'Recommend: 'With the right money behind this, I feel like you can have a hit on your hands. It's fresh and unique. This could be a real cool A24 indy darling hit that organically wades into the mainstream via word of mouth.'
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Social Justice
Story Situation:
Rivalry of superior vs. inferior
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Respect
Special Effects:
Prosthetics
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Contender, Ingenue, Villain
Advanced
Subgenre:
Crime Drama, Drama, Period, Social Commentary, Social Problem, World War 2
Subculture:
Freak scene
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Disability Focused, Disabled Protagonist, Female Protagonist, Intolerance Focused
Time Period:
Post-war era (1946–1962)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Illness Topics:
Physical
Relationship Topics:
Abusive relationship, Husband, Jealousy, Partner(s), Separation
Writer Style:
Coen Brothers, David Mamet, Eric Roth
