We the Coyotes (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Amanda and Jake struggle to establish a life in Los Angeles while unstable work, housing, and conflicting priorities test their relationship.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Fragile Arrival

Amanda and Jake reach Los Angeles and depend on Jeanine for temporary shelter. Their private discussion establishes urgent financial and housing pressures.

Key Events

• Arrival in Los Angeles — Amanda and Jake arrive in Los Angeles hoping to build a life together. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles
• Jeanine's Tarzana Home — Their first stop is Jeanine's home in Tarzana. Characters: Amanda, Jake, Jeanine Location: Jeanine's home in Tarzana
• Separate Sleeping Arrangements — Jeanine offers separate sleeping places and explains her household concerns. Characters: Amanda, Jake, Jeanine Location: Jeanine's home in Tarzana
• Urgent Survival Discussion — Amanda and Jake privately discuss finding work and moving on quickly. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Jeanine's home in Tarzana
• Interview Plans — Amanda prepares for a Hollywood interview while Jake plans to contact Danny. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles

The Price Of Opportunity

Amanda attends a record company interview and meets Chelsea and Greg. The company offers only unpaid work, forcing Amanda to reject an opportunity she cannot afford.

Key Events

• Jake Reassures Amanda — Amanda worries about the interview, and Jake tries to reassure her. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles
• Record Company Meeting — Amanda meets Chelsea during her visit to the record company. Characters: Amanda, Chelsea Location: Record company
• Amanda Discusses Experience — Amanda tells Greg about her previous label internship experience. Characters: Amanda, Greg Location: Record company
• Unpaid Internship Offer — The company acknowledges Amanda's qualifications but offers only unpaid work. Characters: Amanda, Greg Location: Record company
• Amanda Rejects Offer — Amanda refuses the unpaid internship because she cannot afford unpaid work. Characters: Amanda, Greg Location: Record company

Different Ways Forward

Jake reconnects with Danny, receives medical marijuana, and gets invited to a party. When Amanda and Jake reunite, they clash over relaxation, responsibility, and practical planning.

Key Events

• Jake Meets Danny — Jake catches up with Danny, who is playing music around town. Characters: Jake, Danny Location: Los Angeles
• Party Invitation — Danny invites Jake to a house party but cannot offer him housing. Characters: Jake, Danny Location: Los Angeles
• Medical Marijuana Gift — Danny gives Jake medical marijuana while explaining that he lives in his car. Characters: Jake, Danny Location: Los Angeles
• Couple Reunites — Amanda and Jake reunite after their separate daytime activities. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles
• Argument Over Priorities — Amanda criticizes Jake for getting drugs instead of addressing their urgent problems. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles

A City Without A Foothold

Amanda follows a possible talent agency lead, but no job is available. The apartment search also fails, leaving the couple without a clear solution.

Key Events

• Conflicting Survival Plans — Amanda wants her laptop and a practical plan, while Jake wants them to relax and adjust. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Los Angeles
• Talent Agency Lead — Amanda hears about a possible talent agency job and follows up on the lead. Characters: Amanda Location: Los Angeles
• No Agency Opening — The person Amanda meets says the agency is not hiring and suggests emailing him. Characters: Amanda Location: Talent agency
• Discouraging Apartment Viewing — An apartment is in poor condition, with the tenant's belongings still inside. Characters: Amanda, Jake Location: Apartment viewing
• Borrowed Jacket — Jake manages to borrow a jacket while their search for stability continues. Characters: Jake Location: Los Angeles

The Unfinished Call

Amanda goes to the beach and tells her mother that the interview went well, concealing her rejection of the unpaid offer. Her mother begins to raise something important as the account ends.

Key Events

• Amanda Goes To Beach — With no clear solution, Amanda ends up at the beach. Characters: Amanda Location: Beach
• Call From Amanda's Mother — Amanda tells her mother the interview went well despite rejecting the unpaid offer. Characters: Amanda Location: Beach
• Unanswered Important Question — Amanda's mother begins to raise something important before the provided account ends. Characters: Amanda Location: Beach

Story Breakdown

• Los Angeles Arrival — Amanda and Jake enter the city with hopes of building a future despite limited money.
  • Tarzana Shelter — Jeanine offers them separate sleeping places at her home.
  • Financial Pressure — The couple privately recognizes that they need work and a new place quickly.
• Amanda's Job Search — Amanda pursues professional opportunities while refusing work that cannot support her.
  • Record Company Interview — Amanda meets Chelsea and discusses her previous label experience with Greg.
  • Unpaid Offer — Amanda rejects the company's unpaid internship because she cannot afford it.
• Jake And Danny — Jake reconnects with an old friend whose unstable situation limits the help he can provide.
  • Old Friend Reunion — Jake catches up with Danny while Danny is playing music around town.
  • Party And Marijuana — Danny offers a party invitation and medical marijuana but no place to stay.
• Couple Under Strain — Amanda and Jake disagree about how urgently they should address their problems.
  • Reunion Frustration — Amanda resents Jake's focus on drugs instead of practical solutions.
  • Conflicting Priorities — Amanda wants her laptop and a plan, while Jake wants them to relax and adjust.
• Housing And Work Obstacles — Repeated attempts to find employment and housing fail to create stability.
  • Talent Agency Lead — Amanda follows a possible job lead but learns that the agency is not hiring.
  • Bad Apartment Viewing — A poor apartment with belongings still inside offers no convincing solution.
• Beachside Uncertainty — Amanda reaches a temporary emotional pause while concealing the disappointing truth from her mother.
  • Borrowed Jacket — Jake borrows a jacket as the couple continues lacking basic stability.
  • Unfinished Phone Call — Amanda says the interview went well before her mother begins raising something important.

Directed by

Hanna Ladoul, Marco La Via

Key Cast

• Morgan Saylor — Amanda
• McCaul Lombardi — Jake
• Betsy Brandt — Jeanine
• Khleo Thomas — Danny
• Lorelei Linklater — Katie