The Vine and the Cross
FOLKTALE ROMANCE RELIGIOUS MYSTERY BIOGRAPHICAL EPIC DRAMA
Across The Centuries
Jean Marie Ivey
Logline
In 1987, during the cold war, Alexandra, on a singing tour to the Republic of Georgia, USSR, found herself transported, through the Georgian music, to the fourth century AD, in a mystical journey full of mystery, romance, martyrdom, and ultimate faith that brought Christianity to that country.
Genre
Folktale, Romance, Religious, Mystery, Biographical, Epic, Drama,
Short Summary
In 1987, during the cold war, Alexandra, on a singing tour to the Republic of Georgia, USSR, found herself transported, through the Georgian music, to the fourth century AD, in a mystical journey full of mystery, romance, martyrdom, and ultimate faith that brought Christianity to that country.
Two endings First, young woman, who was abandoned at birth, is reunited with her martyred parents and meets Saint Neno. Second ending a great feast and main character, Alexandra on stage singing Georgian Opera then leaving Georgia to continue musical tour. (It's a lot more exciting than this)
Setting
Tbilisi Georgia in 1987 and the 4th century AD also Judea
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Alexandra
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Aspiring, Beautiful, Visionary, Complex, Empathetic, Faithful, Religious
Additional Character Details
Name: Yehonaton, a Roman Centurion, a Christian
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Confident, Faithful, Heroic, Honorable, Visionary, Aspiring, Empathetic, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Religious, Romantic, Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: Bedisa
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Faithful, Gracious, Romantic, Visionary, Aspiring, Beautiful, Charming, Religious, Selfless, Confident, Empathetic, Heroic
Additional Character Details
Name: Leila
Age: 50
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Faithful, Religious, Selfless, Aspiring, Confident, Empathetic, Gracious, Heroic, Visionary, Beautiful
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