
Synopsis/Details
"Unbreakable Bond" delves into the lives of Latrice and Antoine, two childhood friends growing up in the harsh realities of Detroit. Latrice endures constant abuse and degradation from her alcoholic father, Thomas, who blames her for her mother Regina's promiscuity and eventual murder. This trauma pushes Latrice into a destructive cycle of seeking validation through casual sexual encounters, mirroring the life her mother led.
Antoine, fiercely protective of Latrice, grapples with his own dark past, having killed his abusive father to protect his mother, Tionna, who then takes the fall and goes to prison. This act of sacrifice binds Antoine to a life of violence and loyalty, constantly battling to keep Latrice safe from the dangers of their environment and her own self-destructive tendencies.
The narrative follows their intertwined paths, showcasing their resilience and the profound impact of their childhood experiences. Latrice struggles with self-worth and societal judgment, while Antoine carries the weight of his mother's sacrifice and his violent past. Their bond is tested by the harsh realities of their lives, including gang violence, the murder of Antoine's mother in prison, and Latrice's continued struggle with her father's abuse and her own choices.
Latrice and Antoine form an "unbreakable bond" as children, both experiencing dysfunctional home lives. Antoine defends Latrice from Donald, her mother's abusive boyfriend, leading to a violent confrontation where Antoine kills his father to protect his mother, who takes the blame and goes to prison. Simultaneously, Latrice's mother, Regina, is found murdered, leaving Latrice alone with her abusive father.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Rescue
Story Situation:
Obstacles to love
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Good Man, Selfishness, Vice, Virtue
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Several
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Teenager, Male Teenager
Stock Character Types:
Bad boy, Boy next door, Damsel in distress, Lovers
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
African-American, Chick-Flick/Guy-Cry, Childhood, Coming of Age, High School, Hood, Life Story, Love, Pre-Teen, Prostitution, Rape, Romance, Romantic, School Days, Sex, Shoot-out, Social Commentary, Social Problem, Teen/Teen Sex, Victim
Equality & Diversity:
Female Protagonist
Life Topics:
Adolescence, Childhood, Coming of Age, Death
Drug Topics:
Illegal Drugs, Legal Drugs
Time Period:
The Eighties (1980–1989), The Nineties (1990–1999)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Spring
Relationship Topics:
Friendship (romantic)