DESERTER
When a desperate woman can no longer support her elderly mother with dementia, she decides to take her for one last drive.
Toronto Metropolitan University Thesis Film: Deserter is a grounded dramatic short that follows a final conversation between a mother and daughter in a moving car.]
ROLES
PATTY (F, 40-55):]
Always the good daughter, Patty is crushed by the burden of caring for her elderly mother. When she has to choose between her own wellbeing and that of her mother’s, she takes desperate action. Wrought by guilt, Patty just wants this to end.]
Middle aged woman, OPEN ETHNICITY. Must have G-license and be comfortable with driving on screen.]
MIRIAM (F, 70-80):]
Unaware the driver is her daughter, Miriam is erratic, belittling, and scared. Miriam was once a hard and independent woman but now she’s stuck in the backseat of a car, powerless to do anything.]
An elderly woman, OPEN ETHNICITY. Character with dementia.]
Self Tape Deadline: January 24, 2023]
Accepting both Union and Non-Union.]
$500 honorarium, food and transportation provided.]
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