the larger world.
— While the filming location for Bound hasn’t been finalized, a Caribbean / South Atlantic place was pictured during writing. In the scripts, the city the flight lands in is called “Lina” (lee-nuh). In addition to natural wonders, like lush greenery and the sea, the city holds a dynamic population and politics which will greatly influence the story of the characters.
The passengers.
Devika
— A lawyer with roots in the Jaipur region. She’s the most “normal” one, bringing big sister energy. She’d like to hold importance.
Mei Ling
— A nurse with roots in the Chengdu region. She’s a little dorky, bringing sweetness, but has some spunk to her. She’d like to be liked.
Samirah
— A chef/gardener with roots in the Lyon and Lubumbashi regions. She’s cool but still likes to get down. She’d like more control.
Valya
— An engineer with roots in Yekaterinburg region. She’s a little strange, or maybe, just candid. She’d like to know your reasoning.
Al-Haj
— A binman with roots in the Alexandria region. He’s streetwise and lively (and funny by accident). He’d like to have his place.
Dwi
— A teacher with roots in the Bandung region. He’s easygoing, though a bit offbeat. He’d like things to be straight up.
Gustavo
— A roofer with roots in the Puebla and DC regions. He’s sort of a brute but with some sincerity. He’d like a little attention.
Jonathan
— A police officer with roots in the Abuja region. He’s smooth and sunny, but still with bite. He’d like to know what you’re about.
The locals.
Fernanda
— 60s (age). Owner of “The Wild Horse” hotel. She has a mature, worldly quality.
“Catarina”
— Teen. A maid at “The Wild Horse.” Wants to work in fashion.
“Joy”
— 70/80s. Runs a small, city newspaper. Luminous; nosy.
“Vicky”
— 40/50s. Owns a small, hair & nail salon. More outgoing; kookier.
Samuel
— 60s. Owner of “The Lime Tree” bar. A former soldier; a real straight arrow.
“Boo”
— 80s. Bartender at “The Lime Tree” (when he wants). Charming.
“Red”
— 50s. Owns a corner, drug store (with a secret theater in the back).
“Wilson”
— Teen. A delivery driver. Older soul; wants to study animals.
* Additional, potential characters.
the main sets.
— After the flight makes its emergency landing, a few passengers are shepherded to a hotel that’s seen its better days: “The Wild Horse.” When writing, I pictured it as sort of brutalist and non-descript, with an interior that’s more eclectic and homelike. It’s got more than a few issues, but once the passengers decide to stay longer, the hotel will act as a makeshift home and workplace.
Across the street stands “The Lime Tree,” a bar and cafe that will become a de facto kitchen, living room and secondary workplace for the passengers. It’s envisioned as compact, but with enough room to boogie when the music is on. At night, its tall, wide windows should light the street’s corner. (The drawing shows an early idea of the main sets).
“Victoria’s”
— In addition to the main hotel and cafe/club, there’s an idea to build out a fuller “block” which the characters inhibit. The hair & nail salon would be owned by a supporting character named Vicky. It could be a place for fun conversation, and other, side operations for the main characters and locals.
“Red’s”
— “Red’s,” or “Foods and Books!,” would be a corner, drug store owned and operated by another supporting character. The store would be unique in that its interior is filled with books for sale, mixed in among the food and drug items. Also Red, being a cultured man, might have a small, secret theater in the back.