Purl (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

After changing herself to gain acceptance at work, Purl recognizes another newcomer’s isolation and chooses to offer her the welcome she once needed.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Yarn Ball Joins the Floor

Purl arrives excited about her new job but discovers that the Investments floor is dominated by a close-knit group of men. Her attempts to join their conversations do not make her feel included.

Key Events

• Purl Begins Her New Job — Purl arrives excited to begin her job at B.R.O. Capital. Characters: Purl (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• A Close-Knit Office Group — Purl finds an office culture centered on the male coworkers' conversations. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #2 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Tries to Join In — Purl laughs along and offers jokes, but her attempts to connect feel awkward. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Is Left Out — The coworkers do not treat Purl as part of their group. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor

A Proposal Left Behind

During a meeting about a failing project, Purl proposes involving Finance and combining strategies. The men favor a more aggressive approach and leave for a bar without her.

Key Events

• A Project Is Failing — A staff meeting turns to a project that is not succeeding. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital meeting room
• Purl Proposes Collaboration — Purl suggests bringing Finance into the discussion and combining the teams' strategies. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital meeting room
• Her Suggestion Is Dismissed — The men reject Purl's proposal in favor of a more aggressive approach. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital meeting room
• The Men Leave Without Purl — The coworkers head to a bar without inviting Purl. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital

Belonging at a Cost

Purl changes her appearance and behavior to fit the office culture, after which the coworkers notice her and include her in their conversations. The team celebrates its results and invites her to happy hour.

Key Events

• Purl Changes to Fit In — Purl changes her behavior and appearance to match the office culture. Characters: Purl (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital
• Coworkers Notice Purl — Purl returns with a changed appearance, and her colleagues barely recognize her. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Joins Their Conversations — Purl trades jokes and takes part in conversations with the coworkers. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• The Team Celebrates Results — At another staff meeting, the team celebrates its results. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital meeting room
• Purl Is Invited Along — The group plans a happy hour and includes Purl, cheering her on. Characters: Purl (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital

A Welcome Passed Forward

Lacy arrives and encounters the isolation Purl once experienced. Purl recognizes the pattern, welcomes her, and makes room for her to join the group and its evening outing.

Key Events

• Lacy Arrives at the Office — Lacy arrives and, like early Purl, stands out from the men around her. Characters: Lacy (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Lacy Is Mocked and Excluded — The group mocks Lacy's knitting and leaves her standing apart. Characters: Lacy (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Recognizes the Pattern — Purl recognizes that Lacy is receiving the uncomfortable welcome she once faced. Characters: Purl (voice), Lacy (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Welcomes Lacy — Purl introduces herself and listens as Lacy describes her difficult trip to the office. Characters: Purl (voice), Lacy (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital, Investments floor
• Purl Offers to Show Her Around — Purl welcomes Lacy to the company and offers to show her around. Characters: Purl (voice), Lacy (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital
• Lacy Is Included in the Outing — As coworkers invite them to the evening outing, Purl makes room for Lacy to join. Characters: Purl (voice), Lacy (voice), Office Bro #1 (voice), Office Bro #3 (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital
• Purl Passes on the Welcome — Purl gives Lacy the welcome she once needed herself. Characters: Purl (voice), Lacy (voice) Location: B.R.O. Capital

Story Breakdown

• First Day at B.R.O. — Purl arrives hopeful but finds an office culture that makes joining the group difficult.
  • New Job Begins — Purl arrives excited to start on the Investments floor.
  • Unfamiliar Office Culture — The male coworkers' conversations make Purl feel out of place.
• Attempts to Connect — Purl tries to participate but is not treated as part of the group.
  • Awkward Jokes — Purl laughs along and offers jokes in an effort to connect.
  • Social Exclusion — The coworkers do not include Purl in their group.
• The Meeting Dispute — Purl offers a collaborative response to a failing project, but the men reject it.
  • Finance Proposal — Purl suggests bringing Finance into the discussion and combining strategies.
  • Dismissed Advice — The men choose a more aggressive approach and leave without Purl.
• Changing to Belong — Purl alters her appearance and behavior to match the workplace culture.
  • Changed Appearance — Purl returns looking different enough that her coworkers barely recognize her.
  • Accepted Conversation — Purl joins the coworkers' jokes and conversations.
• A Place in the Group — The team celebrates its results and includes Purl in its plans.
  • Team Celebration — The coworkers celebrate their results at a staff meeting.
  • Happy Hour Invitation — Purl is included in the group's evening plans.
• Lacy Faces Exclusion — Lacy arrives and experiences the kind of isolation Purl previously endured.
  • Knitting Mocked — The coworkers mock Lacy's knitting.
  • Left Standing Apart — Lacy is left alone as she struggles to find her way in the office.
• A Welcome Passed Forward — Purl responds to Lacy's isolation with welcome and practical support.
  • Purl Listens — Purl introduces herself and listens to Lacy describe her difficult trip.
  • Room in the Group — Purl welcomes Lacy, offers to show her around, and includes her in the outing.

Directed by

Kristen Lester

Key Cast

• Bret Parker — Purl (voice)
• Emily Davis — Lacy (voice)
• Michael Daley — Office Bro #1 (voice)
• Michael Frederickson — Office Bro #3 (voice)
• Erik Langley — Office Bro #5 (voice)