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JUSTIFIABLE BEATING

JUSTIFIABLE BEATING
By Bernard Mersier

GENRE: Drama
LOGLINE:

Blinded by teenage love, Monica marries her high school sweetheart, only to discover a monster lurking beneath his charming facade, turning their dream life into a terrifying domestic nightmare.

SYNOPSIS:

High school seniors Monica, Deena, Jason, and Craig are gearing up for the most exciting night of their lives: the prom. Monica is unsure if she even wants to attend, but her best friend Deena is determined to convince her. Meanwhile, Jason and Craig both have their sights set on taking Monica to the prom, with Jason convinced that he will be the one to not only take her to the dance but also take her virginity. However, their world is turned upside down when, on the night of the prom, Monica and Deena find themselves in a terrifying situation, almost becoming victims of a violent attack. Thankfully, Craig comes to their rescue, but not without consequence. In his attempt to save his friends, Craig ends up with a shattered ankle, ultimately preventing him from pursuing his dream of playing in the NBA.

Despite the hardship, Craig and Monica find solace in each other, and their relationship blossoms into something more. They eventually get married and Monica is currently four months pregnant. But with a baby on the way, Craig can't help but feel the weight of the career he could have had, leading to a heated argument with Monica. The argument ends in tragedy when Monica falls down the stairs and suffers a miscarriage. As Monica grapples with the loss of their child, she soon discovers that there is more to the story of that fateful night at the prom.

JUSTIFIABLE BEATING

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