Hard Pressed
FAMILY MYSTERY POLITICAL SUSPENSE / THRILLER YOUNG ADULT CRIME DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION LGBT
1960s & '70s
Robert Moore
Logline
Hard Pressed is set in Tasmania in 1969. Guy Mason is in his first year of teaching and struggles to suppress his sexual awakening. He is unaware that his older brother is about to drop a bombshell. Intrigue and suspense combine to reveal information which affects Guy’s relationship with those he thinks he loves.
Genre
Family, Mystery, Political, Suspense / Thriller, Young Adult, Crime, Drama, Historical Fiction, LGBT,
Short Summary
It is March 1969. Guy Mason, a first year teacher returns from the West Coast of Tasmania to spend Easter with his family. A liaison with another man has implications not only for him but the rest of his family.
Setting
Rural and rugged Tasmania
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions, Twist, Coming of Age, Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence, Nudity
Main Character Details
Name: Guy Mason is in his early twenties and confused or perhaps unable to express his sexual identity. He is totally devoted to his teaching and avoids having to play it straight whenever possible which happens most of the time. His older brother has been groomed to take over the family farm and so he finds himself in a teaching career encoraged by his mother. The macho man image is something he has tp present to the world but the conflict with his unrequited is a burden he has to process in private.sexuality
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Educated, Empathetic, Engaging, Secretive, Underdog, Complex, Desperate, Romantic, Aspiring, Faithful, Insecure, Lone Wolf, Naive, Perseverance, Sexy, Masculine, Modest
Additional Character Details
Name: Keith Mason
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Leader, Patriotic, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Aspiring, Blunt, Complex, Confident, Insecure, Desperate, Educated, Faithful, Strong Moral Code, Crazy, Honorable, Masculine, Outspoken, Power-hungry, Sarcastic
Additional Character Details
Name: Marjory Mason
Age: 42
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Educated, Empathetic, Engaging, Gracious, Insecure, Modest, Secretive, Beautiful, Complex, Desperate, Selfless, Underdog, Charming, Faithful, Obedient, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Phillip Mason
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Leader, Modest, Perseverance, Faithful, Insecure, Sarcastic, Underdog, Complex, Naive, Secretive, Strong Moral Code, Desperate, Masculine, Lone Wolf, Outspoken, Skillful, Educated, Heartthrob