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ROMANCE ADVENTURE COMEDY ACTION DRAMA FAMILY MEMOIR BIOGRAPHICAL MYSTERY LGBT BIOGRAPHICAL COMEDY DRAMA FAMILY MEMOIR
20th Century (multiple decades)
Lindsay Wincherauk
Logline
Born a Crime crosses paths with Kafka in this engrossing, true, coming-of-age tale of a 43-year-old man who accidentally uncovers a dark family secret, leading him to a haunting journey of self-discovery and a quest to come to terms with his family’s deep-rooted flaws.
Genre
Romance, Adventure, Comedy, Action, Drama, Family, Memoir, Biographical, Mystery,,LGBT,Biographical,Comedy,Drama,Family,Memoir
Short Summary
As the youngest of seven, Lindsay watched both of his parents die in the mid-1980s (two-years apart), from the Big C, 16-years later he accidentally discovers while renewing his passport, the people he watched die, were not his real parents. He dives back into his life to find the missing pieces.
Setting
Edmonton, Saskatoon, Vancouver, Jamaica, Panama, Miami, Calgary, Montreal, London, Amsterdam, Munich, Venice, Florence, Monte Carlo, Sitges, Paris
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Twist, Philosophical Questions, Coming of Age,,Coming of Age,Twist,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse, Language/Profanity, Nudity, Language/Profanity,Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Lindsay Wincherauk
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Complex, Desperate, Leader, Masculine, Underdog, Aspiring, Charming, Gracious, Perseverance, Adventurous, Educated, Empathetic, Flexible, Honorable, Blunt, Confident, Engaging, Insecure, Lone Wolf, Outspoken, Sarcastic, Selfless, Crazy, Funny, Naive, Seductive, Sexy,Aspiring,Charming,Confident,Clumsy,Empathetic,Engaging,Insecure,Masculine,Sexy,Blunt,Outspoken,Funny,Sarcastic,Seductive,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Bernice
Age: 63
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Insecure,Unapologetic,Manipulative,Secretive,Outspoken,Blunt
Additional Character Details
Name: David
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Empathetic,Engaging,Honorable,Masculine,Selfless,Funny,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: David
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Complex,Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Funny,Selfless,Modest,Masculine