Script File

Sunshine and Winds of the East

Cyprus, early 20th century. Lucy Beausoleil arrives at her older sister's invitation. She anticipates to see exotic culture described in her favorite book but instead ends up locked up in her tight shoes, strict fashion and a mansion where her sister Viola and her husband Henry reside.

Quickly, Lucy starts to uncover tangled relationships within the house, all the while being marketed to Owen Oldgrey - a wealthy suitor looking for a obedient, young wife. Lucy is presented with the facts - her dowry is being sold so Henry can finance his habits and now it's not enough.

As the house becomes Lucy's cage, she finds escape in a local girl Elefteria, with whom she starts spending more and more time, to the dismay of Viola and Owen.

As this dynamic progresses, relationships become strained and soon Lucy has to make the choice - keep living the life others expect or define her own happiness.

  • Nadja Elpida Murze
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Student, Screenplay, Short Script
  • Genres:
    Adventure, Drama, Historical
  • Number of Pages:
    39
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - VSKK
  • London Director Talents Movie Awards
    London
    February 24, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Short Film Award
    Los Angeles
    June 24, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Berlin International Screenwriting Festival | BISF
    Berlin
    April 10, 2024
    Official Selection
Writer - Nadja Elpida Murze
Writer Statement

Encapsulating Cypriot stories in film