August (2011) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Troy's return to Los Angeles reopens Jonathan's past feelings and threatens Jonathan's relationship with Raul.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Love Left Behind

Troy and Jonathan previously shared a long-term relationship. Troy abandoned it and moved to Spain, creating the emotional history behind the story.

Key Events

• Troy's Return Story — The film follows Troy's return and its effect on Jonathan and Raul. Characters: Troy, Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles
• Long-Term Relationship — Troy and Jonathan previously shared a long-term relationship. Characters: Troy, Jonathan Location: Los Angeles
• Relationship Abandoned — Troy abandoned his relationship with Jonathan before leaving. Characters: Troy, Jonathan Location: Los Angeles
• Move To Spain — Troy moved to Spain after abandoning his relationship. Characters: Troy Location: Spain

Five Years Away

Troy remains away from Los Angeles for five years. The separation establishes distance between Troy's past with Jonathan and Jonathan's later life.

Key Events

• Five Years Apart — Five years pass between Troy's departure and his return. Characters: Troy, Jonathan Location: Spain
• Return To Los Angeles — Troy returns to Los Angeles after five years away. Characters: Troy Location: Los Angeles
• Jonathan's New Partner — Jonathan is now in a relationship with Raul. Characters: Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles

The Return To Los Angeles

Troy returns to Los Angeles after the long absence. His return directly affects Jonathan, who now has Raul as a partner.

Key Events

• Unresolved Feelings — Jonathan still has unresolved feelings connected to Troy. Characters: Jonathan, Troy Location: Los Angeles
• Continued Attraction — Jonathan's continued attraction to Troy becomes central to the conflict. Characters: Jonathan, Troy Location: Los Angeles
• Return Creates Problems — Troy's return creates problems for Jonathan's current relationship. Characters: Troy, Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles

Attraction Against Stability

Jonathan's unresolved feelings and continued attraction to Troy resurface. These feelings threaten Jonathan's relationship with Raul and create the film's central emotional conflict.

Key Events

• Relationship Under Threat — Jonathan's attraction to Troy threatens his relationship with Raul. Characters: Jonathan, Raul, Troy Location: Los Angeles
• Past Meets Present — Troy's past with Jonathan collides with Jonathan's present relationship. Characters: Troy, Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles
• Emotional Triangle — The story focuses on the emotional tension among Troy, Jonathan, and Raul. Characters: Troy, Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles
• Jonathan's Dilemma — Jonathan faces the consequences of his attraction to Troy while partnered with Raul. Characters: Jonathan, Troy, Raul Location: Los Angeles
• Unresolved Emotional Stakes — The stated premise concludes with Troy's return threatening Jonathan and Raul's relationship. Characters: Troy, Jonathan, Raul Location: Los Angeles

Story Breakdown

• Past Relationship — Troy and Jonathan previously shared a long-term romantic relationship.
  • Long-Term Bond — The synopsis identifies Troy and Jonathan as former long-term partners.
  • Abandoned Relationship — Troy left Jonathan and their relationship before moving abroad.
• Life In Spain — Troy moves to Spain after leaving his relationship with Jonathan.
  • Departure — Troy abandons his relationship before leaving Los Angeles.
  • Five-Year Distance — Troy remains away for five years before returning.
• Return To Los Angeles — Troy's return brings the former relationship back into Jonathan's present life.
  • Unexpected Reappearance — Troy comes back to Los Angeles after living in Spain.
  • Past Reopened — His return creates problems for Jonathan.
• Jonathan's Feelings — Jonathan has unresolved feelings and continued attraction toward Troy.
  • Unresolved Attachment — Jonathan's emotional connection to Troy has not disappeared.
  • Continued Attraction — Jonathan remains attracted to Troy after the separation.
• Raul's Relationship — Jonathan is currently partnered with Raul when Troy returns.
  • Current Partnership — Raul is explicitly identified as Jonathan's current partner.
  • Present Stability — Jonathan's current relationship provides the present context for the conflict.
• Threatened Balance — Jonathan's attraction to Troy threatens the relationship between Jonathan and Raul.
  • Emotional Conflict — Jonathan's past feelings collide with his current partnership.
  • Relationship Threat — Troy's return places Jonathan and Raul's relationship under pressure.

Directed by

Eldar Rapaport

Key Cast

• Murray Bartlett — Troy
• Daniel Dugan — Jonathan
• Adrian Gonzalez — Raul
• Hillary Banks — Nina
• Bernhard Forcher — Sean