DEATH OF A PRINCE
BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA FAMILY CRIME ROMANCE SUSPENSE/THRILLER
1980s & '90s
Joseph Asagba
Logline
A royal prince tried and acquitted in the death of his son.
Genre
Biographical,Drama,Family,Crime,Romance,Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
DEATH OF A PRINCE - the story begin with the life of Prince VANN ASAGBA and later, he met a beautiful lady SABINAH FERE the daughter of a local Chief. They quickly fell in love and their love story follows the courtship that led to their marriage and the birth of their son Prince ANDREW.
At a young age, ANDREW suffered from mental disorders and drug use. He was treated in a mental hospital for his illness and later released. While at home, Andrew picked up a gun and pointed it at his parents. His father VANN wrestled over the gun with him, which accidentally went off, killing him.
Setting
Nigeria, South Africa, UK, U.S.A
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse,Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: VANN ASAGBA
Age: 29s and Late 60s
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Confident,Empathetic,Engaging,Educated,Honorable
Additional Character Details
Name: SABINAH FERE - ASAGBA
Age:
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Adventurous,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Educated,Sexy,Outspoken,Romantic,Confident
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Development Pitch
DEATH OF A PRINCE is based on true events of Prince ANDREW who was born to a powerful and respected Prince VANN ASAGBA and SABINAH FERE of the Nigerian Royal Family of Okpe. VANN ASAGBA, a royal prince and SABINAH FERE, the daughter of a local Chief both from a different background. When they met, they quickly fall in love and their love story follows the courtship that led to their marriage and the birth of their son Prince ANDREW. At a young age, ANDREW suffered from mental disorders and drug use. He was treated in a mental hospital for his illness and later released. While at home with his parents, ANDREW picked up a gun and pointed it at his parents. His father VANN ASAGBA wrestled over the gun with him, which accidentally went off during the struggle, killing Andrew. Following the death of Andrew, his father was arrested for murder and the State brought a murder charge against him. His attorneys defend him on self - defense with a court drama that follows. VANN ASAGBA was tried and acquitted in the death of his son Andrew.