My Child My Grandchild
Logline
A school girl becomes pregnant. Her mother takes her on a lengthy holiday during which time, a baby is born. Upon their return it is falsely revealed the baby is the daughter of the mother therefore a younger sister to her real mother.
Genre
Drama
Short Summary
A family of farming people live together. There are several brothers and sisters, mostly school aged. Tragedy occurs when the father is killed in a car accident. After some time, the mother remarries. The children gain a Step-father.
The eldest daughter has a child at a very young age. The baby is passed off as her younger sister and raised by her mother. Certain circumstances create suspicion and eventually the truth is revealed to the world.
Setting
The story takes place mostly in a rural area in southern Queensland, Australia.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Myrna Cole
Age: Fourteen
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Myrna's mother
Age: Mid-thirties
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Desperate
Additional Character Details
Name: Stepfather
Age: Forty
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Manipulative
Additional Character Details
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Development Pitch
This could be made as a low budget movie as the scenery and backgrounds are all quite normal. The persons as well are everyday types . No special effects would be necessary. The story would most certainly capture the interest of many viewers as an element of wrong doings are attempted to be covered up.Viewers generally prefer to see good triumph over evil. Good looking men and glamorous women could also be employed as a couple of sub plots introduce.suitable situations for some minor roles.