I. Logline
A young girl's walk home takes a magical turn when her imagination takes over.
II. Genre
Magical Realism
- matter of fact inclusion of fantastical elements into realistic fiction
- surrealist
- magical events in a mundane setting
- magical aspects usually go unexplained, and the characters are not bothered by this
- revealing the magic in the ordinary
- heightened awareness of mystery
III. Character
- Reese, age 5-7
- Physically, Reese changes from a girl into a tree
- Emotionally, Reese moves from bored and solemn to curious and excited
- The development allows the audience to connect to her imagination and the magic she sees in the world around her, even if it's only a brief reprieve from reality
