Pretty Broken (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

After her father goes missing on Everest, Lindsey tries to pursue a rescue while her family struggles with grief and unresolved tensions.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Uncertain Path

Lindsey is struggling to find direction after leaving Michael. Montgomery visits, encourages her to pursue school and work, and gives her a statue connected to choosing a path.

Key Events

• Lindsey Seeks Direction — Lindsey struggles to find direction after leaving her husband for the time being. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Not specified
• Montgomery Visits — Montgomery visits Lindsey and urges her to finish school and find work. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Montgomery Lou Location: Lindsey's home
• The Traveler's Statue — Montgomery gives Lindsey a statue meant to help travelers choose the right path. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Montgomery Lou Location: Lindsey's home
• A Wish to Join Him — Their conversation reveals Lindsey's wish to be included in her father's adventurous life. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Montgomery Lou Location: Lindsey's home

The Missing Expedition

An avalanche leaves Montgomery missing on Everest. Dr. Armstrong explains why survival seems unlikely but recalls Montgomery's past escapes, prompting Lindsey to decide to go to Everest.

Key Events

• Avalanche on Everest — An avalanche strikes Montgomery's expedition, leaving him missing. Characters: Montgomery Lou Location: Everest
• Survival Seems Unlikely — Dr. Armstrong tells Lindsey that Montgomery is unlikely to survive. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Dr. Armstrong Location: Not specified
• Hope in Past Escapes — Dr. Armstrong recalls Montgomery repeatedly escaping seemingly impossible situations. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Dr. Armstrong Location: Not specified
• Lindsey Chooses Everest — Encouraged by the possibility of survival, Lindsey decides to go to Everest. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Not specified

Preparing Against Odds

Lindsey struggles to plan the trip and save money, taking a dealership job and seeking advice about climbing. Financial hurdles complicate her effort to reach Everest.

Key Events

• Lindsey Chooses Everest — Encouraged by the possibility of survival, Lindsey decides to go to Everest. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Not specified
• Planning the Journey — Lindsey struggles to plan her journey and begins trying to save money. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Not specified
• A Dealership Job — Lindsey takes a job at a car dealership to earn money. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Car dealership
• Sales Confidence — A flamboyant colleague encourages Lindsey to sell with confidence. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Car dealership
• Learning About the Climb — Lindsey visits a mountain shop to learn about the climb. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Mountain shop

Grief at Home

The family responds to Montgomery's presumed death in different ways. Lindsey and Monty clash over his belongings, their mother's new relationship, a goat, and their memories of their father.

Key Events

• Family Grieves Differently — Caroline resents Montgomery's absences while Lindsey refuses to give up hope. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Caroline Lou Location: Family home
• Siblings Clash — Lindsey and Monty argue over their father's belongings, a goat, and memories of him. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Monty Lou Location: Family home
• Jerry's Relationship with Caroline — Caroline's new relationship with Jerry adds to the siblings' conflict. Characters: Lindsey Lou, Monty Lou, Caroline Lou, Jerry Carlyle Location: Family home
• Liam Checks In — Away playing music, Liam checks in and asks that Caroline be cared for. Characters: Liam Lou, Caroline Lou Location: Not specified

An Unresolved Journey

Liam checks in from away and asks that Caroline be cared for. Lindsey continues trying to help herself and her family, while the supplied plot leaves the Everest journey and family conflicts unresolved.

Key Events

• Lindsey Persists — Lindsey continues pursuing a chance to help herself and her family despite grief and financial hurdles. Characters: Lindsey Lou Location: Not specified

Story Breakdown

• Lindsey's Uncertain Life — Lindsey begins the story without a clear direction and temporarily separated from her husband.
  • Leaving Michael — Lindsey has left Michael for the time being.
  • Seeking Direction — She struggles to decide how to move forward in her life.
• Montgomery's Visit — Montgomery encourages Lindsey to build a future while their conversation reveals her wish to share in his adventures.
  • Advice on School — He urges Lindsey to finish school and find work.
  • Traveler's Statue — He gives her a small statue meant to help travelers choose the right path.
• The Everest Disaster — An avalanche leaves Montgomery missing and brings uncertainty about whether he survived.
  • Avalanche Strikes — Montgomery's expedition ends in disaster on Everest.
  • Survival Doubts — Dr. Armstrong says survival is unlikely, citing the dangers of being separated from the Sherpas without food or shelter.
• Hope and Resolve — A reminder of Montgomery's past escapes helps Lindsey choose to pursue the journey herself.
  • Past Escapes — Dr. Armstrong recalls Montgomery surviving seemingly impossible situations.
  • Journey Decision — Lindsey decides to go to Everest.
• Preparing for Everest — Lindsey tries to overcome practical and financial obstacles to make the journey possible.
  • Saving Money — She struggles to plan the trip and begins trying to save.
  • Dealership Work — She takes a dealership job, where a colleague encourages her to sell confidently.
  • Climbing Advice — She visits a mountain shop to learn about the climb.
• Family Grief — The family responds to Montgomery's presumed death in different and sometimes conflicting ways.
  • Caroline's Resentment — Caroline resents how often Montgomery's expeditions left her alone.
  • Lindsey's Hope — Lindsey refuses to give up hope that her father may have survived.
• Sibling Tensions — Lindsey and Monty argue over family matters and their memories of their largely absent father.
  • Father's Belongings — The siblings clash over Montgomery's belongings.
  • Goat and Memories — They argue over a goat and how each remembers their father.
• Unsettled Family Future — The available plot leaves both Lindsey's journey and the family's conflicts unresolved.
  • Caroline and Jerry — Caroline's new relationship with Jerry becomes a source of conflict between Lindsey and Monty.
  • Liam Checks In — Away playing music, Liam asks that Caroline be cared for.
  • Open Outcome — The plot reference does not reveal whether Lindsey reaches Everest or Montgomery is found.

Directed by

Brett Eichenberger

Key Cast

• Jillian Clare — Lindsey Lou
• Preston Bailey — Monty Lou
• Tyler Christopher — Jerry Carlyle
• Stacy Edwards — Caroline Lou
• Adam Chambers — Scott