Family drama exploring the consequences of violence and the lengths one will go to maintain family bonds
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Fractured Homecoming
Margaret returns to her mother's home, bringing with her a history of violence that immediately creates tension with her mother who blames her for ruined dreams.
Key Events
Margaret's Violent History — Margaret's past violent behavior ends relationship Characters: Margaret, JulienLocation: Unspecified
Return to Mother's Home — Margaret moves back in with her mother Characters: Margaret, ChristinaLocation: Christina's Home
Career Dreams Blame — Christina blames Margaret for ruined career Characters: Christina, MargaretLocation: Christina's Home
Violent Confrontation — Margaret hits Christina during argument Characters: Margaret, ChristinaLocation: Christina's Home
Breaking Point
A violent argument between Margaret and Christina leads to legal intervention and a restraining order that changes their relationship dynamics.
Key Events
Violent Confrontation — Margaret hits Christina during argument Characters: Margaret, ChristinaLocation: Christina's Home
Legal Intervention — Law steps in after assault incident Characters: Margaret, Christina, SergeLocation: Court/Legal Setting
Restraining Order — Margaret forbidden from contacting mother Characters: Margaret, Christina, ClaudioLocation: Court/Legal Setting
The Unreachable Distance
Margaret finds a way to maintain connection with her sister by staying at the 100-meter boundary, creating a new form of relationship within legal constraints.
Key Events
Restraining Order — Margaret forbidden from contacting mother Characters: Margaret, Christina, ClaudioLocation: Court/Legal Setting
Boundary Observation — Margaret watches from distance at property line Characters: Margaret, MarionLocation: 100-Meter Boundary
Music Lessons Begin — Margaret gives music lessons to sister Characters: Margaret, MarionLocation: 100-Meter Boundary
Daily Ritual Established — Margaret's daily visits become routine Characters: Margaret, Marion, ChristinaLocation: 100-Meter Boundary
Family Tension — Family dynamics remain strained despite connection Characters: Margaret, Christina, MarionLocation: Near Home
The Line — Margaret continues her boundary visits Characters: Margaret, Marion, ChristinaLocation: 100-Meter Boundary
Story Breakdown
Fractured Relationships — Core family conflicts and breakdowns
Mother-Daughter Conflict — Christina blames Margaret for ruined career
Violent History — Margaret's past behavior affects current relationships
Sister Connection — Margaret and Marion's bond despite family turmoil
Legal Consequences — Aftermath of the violent incident
Restraining Order — Legal separation between Margaret and Christina
100-Meter Boundary — Physical limitation that defines new relationship dynamics
Unconventional Bond — New form of relationship within constraints
Music Lessons — Margaret teaching Marion from a distance
Daily Ritual — Established pattern of boundary visits
Family Tension — Ongoing emotional strain despite connection
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
