Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Feature Screenplay, 107 pages
Drama, Comedy
Posted by Travis Barker
Written by Travis Barker
Character DrivenComing of AgeEnsemble CastTime Period: 20th Century | PresentStory Location: USATarget Audience: Adult | Young Adult
Active ✔ PDFAfter his parents’ sudden death, a stalled twenty-something is forced to sell the family home and face an uncertain future. He begins volunteering at an assisted living facility, forming unexpected bonds. When he runs out of options, he moves in—blurring escape and belonging—just as corporate pressure threatens to shut it down, forcing him to finally take responsibility.
After the sudden death of his parents, a stalled twenty-something struggling to move forward is forced to sell the family home and confront an uncertain future. Looking for direction, he begins volunteering at a local assisted living facility, where he forms unexpected connections with residents and staff who challenge his perspective on life.
When he realizes he’s about to run out of options, he makes an impulsive decision to move into the facility himself—blurring the line between escape and belonging. As corporate pressure threatens to shut it down, he becomes personally invested in saving it, stepping into responsibility for the first time—only to confront the truth that he’s been hiding from his life rather than building one.
