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.
Samuel
— 60s. Owner of “The Lime Tree” bar. A former soldier; a real straight arrow.
* Additional, potential characters.
“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.
“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.
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 its exterior as brutalist and nondescript, with an opposite 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 for them.
Nearby the hotel is “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’s on. At night, its tall, wide windows should light the street’s corner.