Steem Cameroon Contest - My Short Movie Script

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The Good Lie

The Good Lie is a heartwarming and emotional story about the power of human resilience and the importance of family and community. It portrays the struggles and triumphs of refugees in a way that is both honest and respectful.

It does not shy away from the difficulties that come with adapting to a new culture, but it also shows the strength of human spirit and the connections that can be made between people from different backgrounds. The movie showcases the performances of the talented cast and is a must-watch for anyone who is interested in the refugee experience.

The film is based on the true story of "The Lost Boys of Sudan," a group of Sudanese refugees who were forced to flee their homes during the Second Sudanese Civil War.

The film follows a group of these refugees, specifically three young men named Mamere, Paul and Jeremiah, and a young woman named Abital as they adjust to life in the United States, with Witherspoon's character, a career-minded woman named Carrie, serving as their sponsor and guide.

Characters	Roles
Mamere	Pro
Paul	Pro
Jeremiah	Pro
Carrie	Sponsorer
Missouri and	Other refugee
Abital	Mamere's and Paul younger sister

The story starts in Sudan where the war forces the characters to flee their homes and families. They embark on a journey to Ethiopia and then Kenya, where they spend years in refugee camps.

They are eventually given the opportunity to immigrate to the United States, where they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings and culture. Mamere, Paul, and Jeremiah are assigned to live in Kansas City, is sent to Boston.

Carrie is assigned to be their sponsor and help them with the transition, but she quickly finds out that the job is more challenging than she thought. The refugees have a hard time understanding the customs and language of the United States, which leads to a lot of misunderstandings and frustration.

Carrie, on the other hand, is struggling with her own personal issues and is not fully committed to helping them. She is also dealing with her own problems, such as her recent divorce and the fact that she has just lost her job.

As the characters start to find their footing, they begin to realize that they miss their families and homeland. They also come to understand that they will never be able to fully assimilate into American culture and must find ways to reconcile their past and present lives.

They find solace in each other, and through their friendship, they learn to cope with their grief, loss and sense of displacement.

The movie also explores the themes of identity, family, and community. The refugees find themselves torn between their past and present, and they struggle to find a sense of belonging in their new home.

They also come to realize that they will never be able to fully assimilate into American culture and must find ways to reconcile their past and present lives. They find solace in each other, and through their friendship, they learn to cope with their grief, loss and sense of displacement.

The climax of the movie comes when Carrie helps Mamere and Paul* to locate their long-lost sister Abital. This reunites the siblings and brings them closure. The movie ends with the characters finding a sense of peace and understanding, with Carrie having found a new sense of purpose and the refugees finding a sense of belonging in their new home.

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