Sleepwalking (2008) — AI Story Visualization

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Plot Analysis Summary

A story of generational trauma, displacement, and the violent breaking of cyclical abuse.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Displacement & Desperation

Separation & Reunion

Return to the Past

Violence & Escape

When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.

Directed by

William Maher

Key Cast

Rating: 6.1/10 (103 votes)