Different
Logline
Young Gregory Gourde wakes up in his bed one morning with an impossible new feature: his head has become a watermelon. We follow Gregory down a rabbit hole of sorts to a new, alternative world and an audacious exploration of what it really means to be different in this dark yet humorous journey of self-discovery.
Genre
Fantasy, Satire, Drama,
Short Summary
A young boy wakes up one morning with an impossible new feature: his head has become a watermelon.
After going to school and meeting other "Different" kids in an alternate universe behind the school's walls, Gregory and his new friend must work together to escape.
Setting
Midwest, USA
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Gregory Gourde
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic, Engaging, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Honorable, Underdog, Clumsy, Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: Alexandra Augustine
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Insecure, Outspoken, Strong Moral Code, Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: The Professor
Age: 65
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Masculine, Narcissistic, Power-hungry, Villainous, Educated, Engaging, Manipulative, Secretive
Additional Character Details
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