Long Line

SIMON, a man in his late thirties suffering from Down's syndrome, lives with his elderly mother, MARY and their four cats in middle suburbia.

A dependent life style living with Mary, has given Simon a small circle of social structure and a loving environment to grow up in.

One Saturday morning, his daily routine runs aground when he discovers Mary has passed away. Simon struggles to understand this unprepared event.

Theme

Family Drama

Pages

** Pages
Font: Courier New
Font Size: 12

Period

This short film is set in current day Australia, with current day values, accents and personalities.

Partial Script

1. Int. Mary's Bedroom

Slow pan over side table laden with assorted framed family photos.

Photo #1; Frank, Mary and children seated in family portrait.

FRANK (V/O)
Keep Simon still, Elizabeth.

SIMON (V/O)
(Laughing)
Yeah.

MARY (V/O)
Be a good boy.

Photo #2; Frank stand proudly with Simon’s sports trophy. Simon has a big smile on his face.

ANNOUNCEMENT #1 (V/O)
You should be proud, son. Simon Petris