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LONG PATH TO PEACE

On the run from violent criminals, a pacifist teen escapes, deep into the wilderness – bonding with a haunted ex-soldier and it’s only his brave, unwavering compassion that can free this immortal warrior from an ancient curse and for himself, take control of his own destiny.

HC of this FEATURE: The innocent Sam is hidden in the wilderness of the pacific north-west from a ruthless drug-lord and crooked cop who want him dead. His mysterious mentor/bodyguard - an ex-military ranger, endures an immortal life of grief and remorse for an unforgivable crime and Sam holds the key to his ultimate salvation. LEAD CHARACTERS ...a father-and-son film: The innocent SAM (18) is a deeply-principled pacifist and an empath, who feels the emotions of other life-forms and refuses to kill them. His mentor/ bodyguard discovers Sam’s true nature – a “being of two worlds.” ALBERT (52) first Nations – Kootenai, aloof and seemingly uncaring, lives with a terrible secret – cursed with immortality for an unforgivable crime and should he bond with any of the ‘lost boys” he mentors, they die. TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY: SAM transforms from a lonely, unhappy city lad ravaged by violence to becoming a skilled forest dweller at peace with himself and one with Nature. But his love for his mentor – the father he’s always wanted and stands to lose, comes at a price. For ALBERT, on the brink of death at the hands of his executioner, it is only Sam’s love and sacrifice for him that redeems Albert and absolves his curse. AUDIENCE & TARGET MARKET: 18 – 50 yrs, Premium Cable & Streaming Market

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Budget:
Mid
Starring Roles For:
Charlie Plummer
Graeme Green (type)
Sean Faris (type)
In the Vein Of:
I AM NUMBER FOUR
LAND
Posted:
01/16/2018
Updated:
01/16/2026
Author Bio:
Diana, a dual citizen of the US and AUS, with a background in science. She's also a formally-trained actor. Known for creating intense emotional scenes and fast-paced action sequences. Her usual genres are Sci-Fi and Action Thrillers for medium-budget Film and TV.

Contest Results:
Barnstorm Fest (Semifinalist, Comp status "Short Listed") [2024]
Montana Screenwriting Competition (Semifinalist, Invited to attend and informally pitch at the Big Fork Film Festival, Oct 2020) [2020]
ScreenCraft SciFi (Quarterfinalist) [2017]
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