A reclusive app support representative struggling with PTSD after a violent mugging finds solace in painting toy soldiers—until a mysterious woman enters his life, forcing him to confront the blurred line between healing and delusion.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
16pp
Genre:
Drama
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Two years after a brutal attack left him scarred and reeling with PTSD, Jake Maxwell lives a solitary existence, confined to his apartment and haunted by flashbacks and dreams. His only comfort lies in painting toy soldiers, a meticulous ritual that brings fleeting peace. When Lucy, a compassionate caregiver, unexpectedly enters his life, Jake begins to believe in the possibility of connection and recovery. But as their bond deepens, disturbing cracks in reality emerge, and Jake is forced to confront whether Lucy is truly real—or a fragile construct of his desperate mind. Toy Soldiers is a psychological drama about trauma, hope, and the courage it takes to step beyond the battlefield within.
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Submitted: 2025-May-02
Last Updated: 2025-May-20
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The Writer: Jorge Parente

I'm a film director, writer, and producer with a BA in Communications and Public Relations, driven by a lifelong love for storytelling. With eight short films and one medium-length feature, my work explores human connection, wonder, and the moments—big and small—that shape us. Every frame is a chance to inspire, to move, and to bring audiences into a world where anything feels possible. Go to bio
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