The Ghost Song
BIOGRAPHICAL COMEDY DRAMA FAMILY MELODRAMA MEMOIR MYSTERY SATIRE DRAMA MELODRAMA
20th Century (multiple decades)
Tom Galvin
Logline
His love for his only daughter drives this ageing singer/songwriter back onto the streets to perform. But in a changing musical landscape, he has to do something radical to get noticed. Truly radical. But truly brilliant.
Genre
Biographical, Comedy, Drama, Family, Melodrama, Memoir, Mystery,Satire,Drama,Melodrama
Short Summary
Jake Green is an ageing songwriter whose love for his daughter drives him back to the streets to perform. Noticed by a veteran mogul he is duped into parting with his best song for an online talent show and must seek a way to find success . . . and retribution.
Setting
Dublin, Ireland
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches,Rebellion Against 'The One',Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Jake Green
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Visionary, Charming, Engaging, Faithful, Funny, Heroic, Honorable, Romantic, Crazy, Decisive, Heartthrob, Aspiring, Beautiful, Gracious, Strong Moral Code, Complex, Educated,Aspiring,Charming,Sexy,Crazy,Decisive,Outspoken,Romantic,Educated,Honorable,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Katie (pretend partner/daughter)
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Blunt, Educated, Manipulative, Outspoken, Sexy, Sophisticated, Skillful, Beautiful, Confident, Decisive, Power-hungry, Sarcastic, Seductive,Funny,Adventurous,Aspiring,Outspoken,Decisive,Confident,Romantic,Sarcastic,Sophisticated,Unapologetic,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Brian Blake, promoter and manager
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Greedy, Insecure, Power-hungry, Decisive, Confident, Funny, Outspoken, Villainous, Badass, Leader, Lone Wolf, Sarcastic, Unapologetic, Blunt, Manipulative, Masculine, Narcissistic, Aggressive,Masculine,Villainous,Aggressive,Badass,Charming,Confident,Blunt,Power Hungry,Decisive,Outspoken,Skillful,Sarcastic,Leader,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Paul Smith, Jake's close friend
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Blunt, Decisive, Educated, Faithful, Gracious, Empathetic, Funny, Heroic, Selfless, Strong Moral Code