Synopsis/Details
This story mostly takes place on a stony beach, features a diverse cast (mixed-race mother and daughter, white grandfather) and explores themes of childhood innocence, forgiveness and redemption. Though it includes a subtle undercurrent of the challenges with race relations, the story isn’t ham-fisted about it, rather centering on the dynamics within the singular family. I’ve also balanced the heavy dramatic nature of the narrative with plenty of light humor throughout. Finally, the delights of collecting seaglass is one that I haven’t seen explored in film before, so I consider this to be a very unique aspect of the script.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rite of Passage
Story Situation:
Loss of loved ones
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Contempt, Guilt, Innocence
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Middle Aged, Female under 13
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Authority Figure
Advanced
Subgenre:
African-American, Childhood, Coming of Age, Fish-out-water, Melodramas, Youth Culture
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast, Female Centric, Female Protagonist, Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
Approaching Death, Childhood, Coming of Age, Middle school/Junior High
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Autumn/Fall, Winter
Illness Topics:
Physical
Relationship Topics:
Bonding, Family, Separation, Widowhood
