Bittersweet | Student Short Film
Khai for Mom
The absolute epitome of support. Isabella's mother has her vices and virtues, but she will always love her daughter unconditionally. She takes deep considerations of people's thoughts and desires and a willingness to value those things. In other words, when it comes to people you should lay your head on, she is the ideal person. To Isabella, at least, she allows herself to be wrapped in a blanket of security and understanding whenever she speaks to her mother. That level of vulnerability that Isabella has speaks wonders to the kind of character and relationship in regards to this absolutely kind and loving person.
First and foremost, we are looking for imperfect and realistic performances. We want actors that are completely in tune with the emotions of the scene.
Voice Type: Any accent. She's in her mid-40s to late-50s, so her voice should have a slightly weathered and wise quality. It's also the kind of comforting voice that lets people know straight off the bat that you can confide in them. Bottom line is, we're not looking for a lot of archetypes, just great realistic performances. Experiment and have fun!
Line Prompts:
- 1. Isabella is calling her Mother on the phone. Through Mother's intuition, she gladly pushes aside her own worries to figure out what is wrong with her daughter.
- 2. Soft and kind. Complete and utter empathy.
- 3. Sombre, sad yet firm; with conviction. You desire better for your loved one.
- english
- female adult
Everything went good! It's just the knee, not a big deal. I'll be out tomorrow. How's everything going over there? (beat) You don't sound fine.
When you least expect it, nature has cunning ways of finding our weakest spot. Just remember I’m here. Right now, you may not want to feel anything. Maybe you’ll never want to feel anything. And, maybe it’s not to me you want to speak about these things, but I feel something you obviously did.
I may have come close, but I never had what you two have. Something always held me back or stood in the way. How you live your life is your business. Just remember, our hearts and our bodies are given to us only once, and before you know it, your heart’s worn out. And as for your body, there comes a point when no one looks at it, much less wants to come near it. Right now, there’s sorrow, pain; don’t kill it, and with it, the joy you’ve felt.
