The Bright Side of Darkness
Logline
What is a family? For Rick Myers, a despondent seventeen-year-old who has just lost his parents in a car wreck, it’s the four teenage buddies he’s grown up with in a run-down apartment building. Fast with their fists, flip with their mouths, and loyal to a fault, the “crew” is all he has. At least, he thinks so until he meets Daisy, an intelligent, independent, self-assured blind girl. Her guts in a world where she's often painfully vulnerable intrigue Rick, and her hopeful outlook inspires him to begin believing in himself. But when the dark side of Daisy's past catches up with her, tragedy scatters the crew and severely tests Rick's resolve to build his promising future. Fortunately, his life is touched by a couple with a pay-it-forward attitude, forged out of their personal struggle with grief and loss. Their support makes all the difference to Rick and eventually, through him, to the ones he holds most dear as they face their own challenges. "The Bright Side of Darkness" is a story of redemption and the ultimate victory that comes from the determination of the human spirit.
Genre
Drama, Young Adult
Short Summary
Rick Myers and his lifelong friends, who have only each other to count on, are at a high school baseball game. They meet Daisy, a self-assured blind runaway. Rick takes Daisy under his wing.
Setting
small fictitious Texas city, slums of Seattle
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist, Coming of Age, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Rick Myers
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex, Engaging, Unapologetic, Perseverance, Underdog, Uneducated, Empathetic, Flexible, Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Daisy Bettencourt
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Confident, Religious, Underdog, Unapologetic, Visionary, Outspoken, Adventurous, Beautiful
Additional Character Details
Name: Tim Bennett
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Blunt, Criminal, Desperate, Lone Wolf, Underdog, Uneducated, Masculine
Additional Character Details
Name: Walter Mills
Age: 62
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Complex, Gracious, Leader, Selfless, Strong Moral Code, Educated, Faithful, Modest, Skillful, Visionary, Decisive, Empathetic, Honorable, Religious, Unapologetic, Aspiring, Confident, Perseverance