PRE-PRODUCTIONCharacter Descriptions, Prop List, Shot List

CHARACTER 1: JOHN BATRANE

John Batrane is the protagonist of the film. Aged 21, Batrane has a hardened expression and solemn demeanour, with black frizzy hair that has grown since his leave from service. Batrane has served two tours for the British Military, posted in Hellman Province, Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding service. During his tour, his fellow comrade and best friend, Lt. Sam Dawes was killed by an IED explosion, which has resulted in Batrane contracting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and thus being sent back to England to receive treatment. Since his death, Batrane has become withdrawn and haunted, regularly suffering from flashbacks and hallucinations as he struggles to cope with the dramatic events of his tour. Batrane is regularly on edge, and continues to live and is he is still in Afghanistan, regularly running to maintain his fitness.

ACTOR: ISSA BATRANE

CHARACTER 2: PAIGE NILSSON

Paige is the long term fiancé of Batrane, who has suffered since his return from Afghanistan. She is a shy and withdrawn character, who is afraid of the condition that Batrane suffers from and is unsure about what to do about the situation. She is a caring individual, who will do anything to help someone who is in need; this causes her many problems, as she is uncertain and unwilling to confront others. She is a fairly attractive young women and has earned a masters in Social care, and yet the irony exists that she has so many problems within her home life. Paige will play a minor role in the film.

CHARACTER 3: SAM DAWES

Sam Dawes served in the same platoon as Batrane, also reaching the rank of Lieutenant. He had a similar personality to that of Batrane, as the two of them were like brothers during their time in service. During a regular patrol, Sam was killed by a hidden IED, leading to Batrane contracting PTSD. Throughout the film, Sam is never seen in person, but instead as an hallucination, appearing in flashbacks and illusions during Batrane’s panic attacks. He will be easily recognizable in contrast to Batrane, as the two different appearances highlights the similarities they share in personality.

ACTOR: HARRY JONES