THE LINE BETWEEN

Kubicova's second short film script. 

Stage: Development and competition ready.

LOGLINE

When a devoted mother struggles to balance care for her neurodivergent daughter and her older child’s future, a gentle newcomer helps the family rediscover trust, patience, and the quiet beauty of connection.

SYNOPSIS

DEIRDRE has spent years keeping her small family together — her spirited young-adult daughter, MAISIE, whose world runs on patterns and routine, and her caring older daughter, CLARE who quietly puts her own dreams aside.

When NEAL, a social worker with a calm and kind presence, visits their home, old tensions rise and protective walls surface. But through Maisie’s bond with her loyal dog, Bonnie, and a few moments of unexpected understanding, the family begins to heal the spaces between them.

The Line Between is a heartfelt portrait of love that doesn’t always speak loudly — a story about patience, acceptance, and the courage it takes to let others in.