A Rift That Lies Between Us
Submision Type
book
Logline
When a gregarious, recovering Christian man and reserved, Muslim woman pair up for a college art project, they must overcome their societal differences to sustain the friendship that blossoms between them in a battle against time.
Genre
Romance,Drama
Short Summary
‘Guess that means you and I are partners.” Caiden turned toward the only other person in the room not huddled up and discussing plans with someone else. “Oh.” Farisa glanced around the art room, hoping for at least one woman she could have partnered with instead.
Setting
Florida
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Other
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Farisa
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Blunt,Obedient
Additional Character Details
Name: Caiden
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Confident,Badass,Adventurous,Educated,Heartthrob
Additional Character Details
Name: Haruko
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Narcisstic,Insecure
Additional Character Details
Name: Daisa
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Confident
Genre
ROMANCE, DRAMA, RELIGION
Brief
When chance pairs a white American male with a beautiful Muslim woman whose parents are Bangladeshi immigrants together for a college art project, they form a lifelong bond. This story examines whether or not their love and friendship can overcome the respective cultural and family pressures each one brings into their relationship.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: GOOD
Pace: GOOD
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, it does depict the book properly.
Draw of Story
I was curious to find out if the two main characters could sustain a meaningful relationship with each other despite their significant cultural differences.
Possible Drawbacks
The dialogue isn't very realistic. Not what their words mean but the way they say it. It sounds more written than spoken. A screenwriter with a good ear for dialogue could easily make it work.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Can a white boy and a muslim girl overcome their cultural differences to find love and friendship as they transition into adulthood.
Fanbase Potential
This is a tough one. It's definitely for a YA audience so it could get a tweener and young teen audience.
Awards Potential
This could offer awards potential in the acting category and in non-traditional awards like Teen Choice awards.
Envisioned Budget
LOW BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, ROMEO AND JULIET, ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES
What’s New About the Story
The inside look at how families project their cultural and ethnic traditions onto their dealings with the world at large is interesting. I think that aspect of the story could be examined even more closely.
Lead Characters
The main characters are young and have their whole lives in front of them. Their decisions now will ripple across their lives for years to come.
Uniqueness of Story
It's decent story. It's a little too glossy but that could be easily fixed with a little more detail about the cultural background of the main characters and better dialogue.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio, Unscripted, TV Series - Streaming, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This is a decent blueprint for a compelling YA film or series, and if done right it could have a broader appeal across a more general audience.