RED SNOW- A DUTCH CONCUBINE'S JOURNEY THROUGH SAMRAI JAPAN
Logline
A Dutch girl is shipwrecked in samurai Japan, becomes a warlord’s mistress all the while yearning for freedom to love her Russian explorer as she rises as Edo’s greatest courtesan. RED SNOW is Shogun meets Memoirs of a Geisha with a twist on Madame Butterfly and forges one woman’s struggle to live on her terms and find her place in a world torn by war, lust and duty.
Genre
Historical Fiction,,Adventure,Drama,Epic
Short Summary
A Dutch girl is abducted by a samurai warlord and struggles to adapt at the edge of the world in a place hostile to foreigners; feudal Japan. There in the dangerous and violent court of the Matsumae, she will become Miyako and serve at the warlord’s pleasure with no way home.
Setting
Hokkaido and Edo, Japan Samurai era
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain,,Rags to Riches,Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Meaningful Message, Twist,,Twist,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Saskia DeVisser "Miyako"
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic, Funny, Perseverance, Outspoken, Insecure, Heroic, Underdog, Beautiful,Clumsy,Underdog,Heroic,Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Yuki
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Obedient, Blunt, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Strong Moral Code, Honorable,Charming,Complex,Faithful,Engaging,Sarcastic,Seductive,Honorable,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Matsumae Yoshinobu
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Honorable, Badass, Complex, Leader, Lone Wolf, Blunt, Engaging, Aggressive, Confident, Funny, Insecure, Charming, Heroic, Manipulative,Aggressive,Charming,Badass,Villainous,Masculine,Sexy,Confident,Complex,Blunt,Power Hungry,Outspoken,Skillful,Greedy,Seductive,Strong Moral Code,Lone Wolf,Leader,Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Yuki
Age: 70
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Blunt, Confident, Funny, Heroic