Seaside (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Daphne's relationship with Roger becomes entangled with his inheritance, his troubled past, and an investigation that leaves his disappearance and death unresolved.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Bills, Care, and Growing Closeness

Daphne struggles financially while helping care for Roger. Their closeness grows as she comforts him over memories of his father.

Key Events

• Daphne Struggles Financially — Daphne tries to make ends meet while helping care for Roger. Characters: Daphne Location: Daphne's home
• Her Mother Fears Losing the House — Daphne's mother worries about unpaid bills and losing their home. Characters: Daphne Location: Daphne's home
• Daphne Defends Her New Job — Daphne insists her new job will help with the household's financial strain. Characters: Daphne Location: Daphne's home
• Roger Seeks Daphne's Comfort — Roger turns to Daphne when memories of his father upset him. Characters: Daphne, Roger Location: Unspecified

The Inheritance and Marriage Plans

Zorn tells Roger about the beach house and trust left by his father. Roger and Daphne explore the property, discuss his father's expectations, and decide to marry despite a legal delay.

Key Events

• Zorn Reveals the Inheritance — Zorn tells Roger his father left him a beach house and a maintenance trust. Characters: Roger, Zorn Location: Unspecified
• Roger Questions the Inheritance — Roger is wary of the inheritance and the expectations attached to it. Characters: Roger, Daphne Location: Unspecified
• They Explore the Beach House — Daphne and Roger explore the inherited property and discuss his father. Characters: Roger, Daphne Location: Beach house
• They Decide to Marry — Daphne and Roger decide to marry, but a legal delay prevents an immediate wedding. Characters: Daphne, Roger Location: Unspecified

An Ex and an Arrest

A woman from Roger's past confronts the couple, leaving Daphne unsure what to believe. Roger is arrested after an alleged assault, and his release is followed by an argument about inheritance and his father.

Key Events

• A Woman From Roger's Past Appears — A woman from Roger's past confronts them; Roger says she is an ex pursuing his money. Characters: Daphne, Roger, Susanna Location: Unspecified
• Roger Is Arrested — After an alleged assault, Roger is arrested following a police call. Characters: Daphne, Roger, Susanna Location: Unspecified
• Daphne Bails Roger Out — Daphne bails Roger out, and their argument exposes tensions over the inheritance and his father. Characters: Daphne, Roger Location: Unspecified

Disappearance and Unresolved Suspicion

After Daphne buys a pregnancy test, Roger disappears, and Zorn warns that the circumstances could make Daphne look suspicious. Daphne challenges Zorn's own possible motives, while the investigation culminates in Susanna's arrest and leaves Roger's disappearance and death unresolved.

Key Events

• Daphne Buys a Pregnancy Test — Daphne buys a pregnancy test, and Roger subsequently disappears. Characters: Daphne Location: Unspecified
• Zorn Raises Suspicion — Zorn warns Daphne that Roger's disappearance and a possible pregnancy could make her look suspicious. Characters: Daphne, Zorn Location: Unspecified
• Daphne Accuses Zorn of Motive — Daphne points to Zorn's connection to Roger's father and his role administering the will. Characters: Daphne, Zorn Location: Unspecified
• Daphne Insists She Must Find Roger — Daphne says she loves Roger, is carrying his child, and needs to find him. Characters: Daphne, Roger Location: Unspecified
• Susanna Is Arrested — The investigation takes a dramatic turn when Susanna is arrested for Roger's murder. Characters: Susanna Location: Unspecified
• Detective Questions Daphne — Daphne denies involvement as a detective asks about her pregnancy and the conflict with Roger's former girlfriend. Characters: Daphne Location: Unspecified
• The Circumstances Remain Unresolved — The account leaves Roger's disappearance and death unresolved and suspicion on those around his inheritance. Characters: Daphne, Roger, Susanna, Zorn Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Daphne's Financial Strain — Daphne tries to support herself while helping care for Roger and responding to her mother's fears about the household bills.
  • Overdue Household Bills — Daphne's mother worries that unpaid bills could cost them their home.
  • Promise of New Work — Daphne insists her new job will help address their financial trouble.
• Daphne and Roger Grow Closer — Their relationship develops as Daphne offers Roger comfort during distress about his father.
  • Memories of His Father — Roger turns to Daphne when memories of his father upset him.
  • A Decision to Marry — They decide to marry, though a legal delay prevents an immediate wedding.
• The Inherited Beach House — Zorn informs Roger of the property and trust left by his father, raising questions about family expectations.
  • Zorn Explains the Will — Zorn tells Roger about the valuable beach house and the trust established to maintain it.
  • Exploring the Property — Roger and Daphne explore the house and discuss his father's wishes.
• A Past Relationship Returns — A woman from Roger's past confronts the couple and unsettles Daphne's confidence in Roger's account.
  • The Confrontation — The woman confronts Daphne and Roger.
  • Daphne's Uncertainty — Roger calls the woman an ex pursuing his money, but the encounter leaves Daphne unsure what to believe.
• Arrest and Relationship Strain — An alleged assault leads to Roger's arrest and intensifies conflict between him and Daphne.
  • Roger Is Arrested — The woman calls the police, and Roger is arrested after an alleged assault.
  • Daphne Bails Him Out — Daphne bails Roger out, and they argue about the inheritance and his father's influence.
• Pregnancy and Disappearance — Daphne's pregnancy concerns overlap with Roger's disappearance and questions about who might benefit from the inheritance.
  • Roger Goes Missing — After Daphne buys a pregnancy test, Roger disappears.
  • Daphne Challenges Zorn — Zorn warns that Daphne could look suspicious, and Daphne points to his connection to Roger's father and the will.
• Investigation and Unresolved Death — The investigation raises suspicions about people connected to Roger, while the circumstances of his disappearance and death remain unresolved.
  • Susanna Is Arrested — Susanna is arrested for Roger's murder.
  • Daphne Faces Questions — Daphne denies involvement as a detective asks about her pregnancy and the conflict with Roger's former girlfriend.

Directed by

Sam Zalutsky

Key Cast

• Ariana DeBose — Daphne
• Matt Shingledecker — Roger
• Steffanie Leigh — Susanna
• Sharon Washington — Angela
• Jana Lee Hamblin — Zorn