Drawing Home (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An artist's pursuit of love and an independent life in Banff is transformed by tragedy, guilt, alcoholism, and failing sight.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

An Artist's First Choice

Peter's artistic life leads him toward a secret relationship that replaces an existing romance. Family disapproval and geographical distance make the relationship difficult.

Key Events

• Concord Childhood — Edith is established within the East Coast world surrounding the young woman. Characters: Edith Morse Robb Location: Concord, Massachusetts
• Boston Art Studies — Peter studies art in Boston during the 1920s. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts
• Artists Meet — Peter belongs to the art world where he meets fellow artists. Characters: Peter Whyte, Carl Rungius Location: Boston Museum of Fine Arts
• Secret Love Begins — A new secret relationship begins after an existing relationship ends. Characters: Peter Whyte, John D. Rockefeller III Location: Boston
• Family Disapproval — Edith's disapproval creates pressure around Peter's relationship. Characters: Edith Morse Robb, Peter Whyte Location: East Coast
• Distance Tests Love — Geographical obstacles challenge the couple's effort to remain together. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Between Boston and Banff

Choosing Banff

Peter and his partner overcome opposition and eventually marry. They settle in Banff and accept a remote life with few material comforts.

Key Events

• Marriage Decision — The couple persists through opposition and eventually marries. Characters: Peter Whyte, Edith Morse Robb Location: East Coast
• Arrival In Banff — Peter begins a life shaped by Banff's remote environment. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Banff
• Cabin Life — The couple adopts a life with the barest necessities in a log cabin. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: A log cabin in Banff

The Lodge In Nature

The Skoki Ski Lodge becomes the center of a creative and outdoor life. The home also gathers artists, pioneers, neighbors, and lodge guests.

Key Events

• Skoki Lodge Founded — The couple establishes the Skoki Ski Lodge in Banff. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Skoki Ski Lodge
• Life In Nature — Peter pursues painting, photography, hiking, and skiing in the park. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Banff National Park
• Artists Gather — The home becomes a meeting place for artists and local neighbors. Characters: Peter Whyte, Carl Rungius Location: The Whytes' home in Banff
• Lodge Guest Arrives — Kit stays at the lodge as a young MIT mathematician. Characters: Peter Whyte, Kit Paley Location: Skoki Ski Lodge

The Avalanche's Cost

Kit Paley dies in an avalanche after wandering off alone despite warnings. Although Peter is found innocent, the tragedy overwhelms him.

Key Events

• Lodge Guest Arrives — Kit stays at the lodge as a young MIT mathematician. Characters: Peter Whyte, Kit Paley Location: Skoki Ski Lodge
• Warnings About Wandering — Peter and his partner warn Kit against wandering off alone. Characters: Peter Whyte, Kit Paley Location: Skoki Ski Lodge
• Avalanche Tragedy — Kit wanders away alone and dies in an avalanche. Characters: Peter Whyte, Kit Paley Location: Banff National Park
• Innocent In Judgment — Peter and his partner are found innocent of responsibility for Kit's death. Characters: Peter Whyte, Kit Paley Location: Banff

A Vision Darkens

Peter turns to alcohol while struggling with guilt, then receives a diagnosis of cataracts in both eyes. His depression and declining sight place severe strain on the marriage.

Key Events

• Peter's Guilt — Peter takes the accident very hard and struggles with conscience. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Skoki Ski Lodge
• Drinking Begins — Peter begins drinking to ease the burden of the accident. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Banff
• Cataracts Diagnosed — Peter is diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: Banff
• Strained Partnership — Peter's impending blindness, depression, and alcoholism strain the marriage. Characters: Peter Whyte Location: The Whytes' home in Banff

Story Breakdown

• Boston Artistic Beginnings — Peter's artistic world provides the setting for a life-changing romantic encounter.
  • Museum Art Studies — The story begins in the Boston art environment of the 1920s.
  • Artists' Community — Peter is connected to fellow artists through shared study and creative interests.
• Secret Romantic Choice — A new relationship begins after an existing romance is ended.
  • Former Relationship Ends — The woman ends her relationship with John D. Rockefeller III.
  • Love Across Distance — The secret relationship faces geographical obstacles before the couple commits to it.
• Family Resistance — Edith's disapproval makes the couple's path toward marriage more difficult.
  • Stormy Disapproval — Edith Morse Robb opposes the relationship.
  • Marriage Overcomes Obstacles — The couple persists through opposition and eventually marries.
• Banff Creative Life — Peter builds a remote life centered on nature, art, and the Skoki Ski Lodge.
  • Log Cabin Living — The couple accepts a simple life with the barest necessities.
  • Skoki Lodge Community — The lodge and home become gathering places for artists and local neighbors.
• Avalanche Tragedy — A lodge guest's death changes the emotional direction of Peter's life.
  • Warnings Ignored — Kit is warned against wandering alone but leaves the lodge area.
  • Kit's Death — Kit dies in an avalanche, leaving Peter burdened by the accident.
• Decline And Blindness — Peter's grief develops into alcoholism and depression while cataracts threaten his artistic life.
  • Alcohol And Guilt — Peter drinks to ease his conscience after the avalanche.
  • Marriage Under Strain — Cataracts, depression, and alcoholism place severe pressure on the relationship.

Directed by

Markus Rupprecht

Key Cast

• Rutger Hauer — Carl Rungius
• Juan Riedinger — Peter Whyte
• Kate Mulgrew — Edith Morse Robb
• Julie Lynn-Mortensen — Catharine Robb Whyte
• Kristin Griffith — Jean Caird