Synopsis/Details
Set against the backdrop of America’s political divide, The Salt Shaker follows two couples, whose long-standing friendship falls apart during a volatile Washington, DC dinner fueled by alcohol, clashing political beliefs and seething personal grievances. Familiar banter escalates into an uncomfortable confrontation, culminating in a symbolic standoff over a salt shaker. In the aftermath, a life threatening emergency forces the friends to reconsider what truly matters in life.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
Remorse
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Accusation, Selfishness, Virtue
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Minor cgi
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female over 45, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Bully
Stock Character Types:
Professor
Advanced
Subgenre:
Political
Equality & Diversity:
Immigration Focused
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Illness Topics:
Physical
Relationship Topics:
Emotions and feelings, Jealousy
