Character Profile- Shaun

First Name: Shaun
Surname: Smith
Age: 17
Occupation: Sixth Form

Background

Shaun lived with his Mum and Dad in the suburbs of Manchester and like any typical family they argued and shouted, yet they still loved each other dearly. They were close and would always spend time together and Shaun used to enjoy these times when he was young, going for walks in the park and bike rides with his dad were some of his most cherished memories.

Throughout his school life, from primary to high school, he worked hard at his work and remained popular among his peers and so retained a large group of friends who were always supportive and good to have a laugh with. However all this changed with the death of his Mum.

The news came as a complete surprise as no sane person would think that your mum would walk out of the front door in the morning to never walk through again after dying in a car accident. Like water from a bath, Shaun's energy and life was drained away in the weeks following his Mum's funeral. his Dad had taken up drinking leading to violent confrontations as Shaun confronted him about it. These fights tore their relationship apart and they now no longer speak.

Shaun has since fallen into a bad crowd, selling and taking drugs supplied by the local dealer. The film centres around Shaun's dark path down a road of self destruction in which it appears there is no way out. As the film progresses web begin to see hope for Shaun but will it be a happy ending?