"Wonderful" - Drama Short Film
A struggling writer battling sobriety joins a recovery group and forms an unexpected bond with a bitter older man who always carries a black umbrella. As their connection deepens, she’s forced to confront her own grief, rebuild her relationship with her mother, and finally find the courage to step back into the light.
8 roles
Became an alcoholic after losing her job, her confidence has been replaced by self-doubt. Hides her pain behind sarcasm and silence, struggling to keep her life and sobriety together. Jay is deeply empathetic, and her journey is about rediscovering. Open ethnicity.
A bitter mysterious old man who always carries a black umbrella open, even on sunny days. Sharp-tongued, brutally honest and very judgmental about other people’s life and himself. Underneath his sarcasm there’s a profound grief and guilt. His relationship with Jay becomes a mirror of his own regrets and a chance of redemption.
Jay’s mother, warm hearted but impatient. Carrying her own quiet regrets about how she raised her daughter. Often tries to fix things with care and conversation, even if her daughter pushes her away.
Leader of recovering group. Believes deeply in the process, wants to help heal others, patient and caring.
Curious and imaginative kid who loves telling spooky stories. Playful and innocent. (8-11 years old)
George daughter. Cheerful and charismatic, loves to play in the exterior and painting.(8-11 years old)
Charlie friend. Nonspeaking role. (8-11 years old)
Is the young version for the flashbacks of George
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