FAITH:
Trapped in a shady underworld, exploited for her beauty but has
dreams of escaping this world to become a dancer on Broadway.
Faith becomes hardened and damaged by her oppressive lifestyle.
Carefree and playing the role she’s been forced into – that of
a promiscuous, flirtatious girl whose job it is to please men.
As her relationship with Marcus blossoms, these perversions of
her true self fall away and she can be herself with him, as she
slowly learns that there is more to life than sexual and emotional
oppression and exploitation. Like Marcus’ kindred spirit , she
also has a deep center of good beneath her wild and free-spirited
exterior.
MARCUS:
Abused as a child, grew up in dire straits but, deep down, remains
a strong-willed man with a positive kernal of goodness beneath
his cheeky, nonchalant façade. Addicted to prescription drugs,
Marcus Anderson is a stand-up shock-comedian. Bold despite his
weaknesses and, when fighting for something he truly cares about,
he is relentless, fearless, and persistent. Considering Marcus’
life and situation, he is an empathetic guy; keeping afloat in
a sea of filth, ultimately striving for a brighter future.
ADAM:
The cruel and sadistic owner of Kama-Sin, a mogul of black market
industries (prostitution, sex slave trafficking, and more). He
is Faith’s father. He promises that he will make her dreams of
becoming a dancer a reality – one day. But his promise of a better
future is empty, only allowing him to fully exploit Faith for
his own purposes. An evil businessman at his core, innovating
in the underground adult entertainment world, willing to do anything
to please his clients – including giving up his own daughter.
FERNANDO:
Marcus’ friend since high school, provides a safe haven for Marcus
and Faith. He suppressed his gang lifestyle to become a family
man, struggling against the odds to give his wife and daughter
a brighter future. He is a strong ally to Marcus, going beyond
the call of duty to help him.
SYLVIA:
Fernando’s wife, kindhearted but hates Marcus and his lifestyle,
concerned about his negative influence on her husband and daughter.
DELMAR:
Bully to Marcus in high school, now a successful “businessman”;
a loan shark to whom Marcus is in debt.
JOSEPHINE:
Employee of Kama-Sin who remains in the job for the good money
to support her child. She’s Faith’s best friend and helps her
along the way.
OSCAR and JAMES:
Adam’s tough-as-nails thugs who roll with a “good cop/bad cop”
dynamic except they’re never good and always bad, assigned to
track down the runaway Faith.
SADAK:
An equally-sadistic corrupt cop whose position of authority allows
him to sell his integrity to the highest bidder – which, of course,
is Adam.
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"It is
obvious the premise supporting Marcus and Faith
holds genuine value and energy – as there is an abundance
of energy and vitality found in both the story and characters.
Clearly, the writer has invested time and
hard work into his story, paying attention to detail. The
talent to create an entertaining story is obvious. From
the lead-in right through to the (rewarding) climax, the
writer is able to draw upon the energy generated from working
the tension levels between the controlling idea versus counter
idea.
The writer has what it takes to succeed
at translating a raw idea into a solid premise – and apparently
has the skill set to translate the premise into a well-rounded
and entertaining story."
Larry Myles, Red Inkworks
"The dark and gritty underbelly really
comes alive. Almost spitting in the face of the audience.
The action moves. There is so much movement from one scene
to the next that the story never drags."
Slamdance Film Festival
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