3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost (2023) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Anna's return home becomes a supernatural and emotional journey involving Ruby's unfinished existence, a historic house, and Anna's unresolved feelings for Elliot.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Old Wounds Return

Ruby's relationship with Charlie ends publicly, while Anna returns after dissolving her design business with Elliot. Their hometown reunion exposes unresolved feelings and regret.

Key Events

• Ruby Ends Her Relationship — Ruby publicly breaks up with Charlie on her twenty-fifth birthday. Characters: Ruby, Charlie Ward Location: Ruby's birthday gathering
• Ruby's Tragic Death — Ruby dies tragically and becomes confined to the property as a ghost. Characters: Ruby Location: The historic house
• A Century Of Confinement — Ruby remains trapped in the house for a hundred years. Characters: Ruby Location: The historic house
• Anna Dissolves The Business — Anna returns after dissolving the design business she shared with Elliot. Characters: Anna, Elliot Location: Their former design office
• Leaving The Former Office — Anna prepares to leave the former office after the business ends. Characters: Anna Location: Their former design office

The Ghost In The House

Anna researches the historic property and discovers Ruby, a ghost trapped there for a century. Learning Ruby's limitations leads Anna to find a way for her to cross the threshold.

Key Events

• Unexpected Hometown Reunion — Anna encounters Josephine and Elliot after returning to her hometown. Characters: Anna, Elliot, Josephine Location: Anna's hometown
• Old Regrets Resurface — Their awkward reunion exposes unresolved feelings and regret. Characters: Anna, Elliot Location: Anna's hometown
• Researching The House — Anna researches the history of the house and its property. Characters: Anna Location: The historic house
• Anna Meets Ruby — Anna becomes involved with Ruby, the ghost trapped inside the house. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: Inside the historic house
• Ruby's Ghostly Limitations — Anna learns that Ruby cannot leave alone or move people, but can move objects. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: Inside the historic house
• Crossing The Threshold — Anna discovers that she can help Ruby cross the threshold. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The house threshold

A Second Chance

Ruby experiences modern life and urges Anna to confront her feelings for Elliot. Antiquing and shared restoration interests gradually bring Anna and Elliot closer.

Key Events

• Ruby Sees Modern Life — Ruby experiences the modern world and reacts to women wearing pants and changed social expectations. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The modern town
• Ruby Challenges Anna — Ruby encourages Anna to confront her feelings for Elliot. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The historic house
• Anna Admits Her Fear — Anna says Elliot made her feel truly seen but fears ruining the relationship. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The historic house
• The Antiquing Invitation — Elliot asks Anna to go antiquing with him. Characters: Anna, Elliot Location: An antiquing outing
• Shared Restoration Plans — Their shared interest in restoring an old house brings them closer. Characters: Anna, Elliot Location: The old house

The Open House Crisis

Anna and Ruby prepare an open house celebrating the property's restoration and historical significance. Terrence schedules a competing event, while Anna's expenses and apparent conversations with herself trigger a confrontation.

Key Events

• Preparing The Open House — Anna and Ruby prepare the property for an open house supporting its restoration. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The historic property
• Recreating Ruby's Era — Ruby helps recreate her era with dancing and lavish entertainment. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The historic house
• Terrence Schedules Competition — Terrence McKain schedules a competing open house to challenge Anna's event. Characters: Anna, Terrence McKain Location: The property market
• The Credit Card Discovery — Anna's father learns she exhausted the company credit card on event expenses. Characters: Anna Location: Anna's family company
• The Misleading Video — A video shows Anna apparently dancing and talking to herself while she interacts with Ruby. Characters: Anna, Ruby Location: The historic house
• Anna Faces Confrontation — Anna begins responding to her father's confrontation as the provided dialogue ends. Characters: Anna Location: Anna's family company

Story Breakdown

• Ruby's Lost Romance — Ruby's past relationship ends publicly before her tragic death and century of confinement.
  • Birthday Breakup — Ruby breaks up with Charlie Ward on her twenty-fifth birthday.
  • Century Trapped — Ruby remains confined to the historic property as a ghost.
• Anna's Return Home — Anna comes back after the end of her design business and encounters people connected to her past.
  • Business Dissolution — Anna dissolves the design business she shared with Elliot.
  • Awkward Reunion — Anna encounters Elliot and Josephine in her hometown.
• House History Uncovered — Anna's research into the property leads her to Ruby and the house's supernatural history.
  • Historical Research — Anna investigates the history of the house.
  • Ghostly Discovery — Anna discovers Ruby trapped inside the property.
• Ruby Enters Modernity — Anna helps Ruby move beyond the house's threshold and encounter the modern world.
  • Threshold Crossing — Anna finds a way to help Ruby cross the threshold.
  • Changed Expectations — Ruby reacts to modern clothing and social expectations.
• Anna's Romantic Conflict — Ruby encourages Anna to examine her fears about reconnecting with Elliot.
  • Fear Of Repetition — Anna fears becoming bored with Elliot or damaging the relationship again.
  • Restoration Connection — Antiquing and restoring an old house bring Anna and Elliot closer.
• Open House Pressure — The restoration event creates professional, financial, and personal pressure for Anna.
  • Competing Event — Terrence McKain schedules an open house intended to outdo Anna's event.
  • Family Confrontation — Anna faces questions about company spending and a video showing her apparently alone.

Directed by

Kevin Fair

Key Cast

• Julie Gonzalo — Anna
• Chris McNally — Elliot
• Madeleine Arthur — Ruby
• Sarah Almonte Peguero — Josephine
• Xavier Sotelo — Garrett Jenkins