Step Outline

Character

Two possible protagonist whose stories are told in a parallel structure. One may assume the 'misfit' role, but it will not be shown in an obvious way like in dress (e.g. the nerd archetype). Maybe throughout the story, it will be subtly and slowly revealed how he is an outsider. The character himself is of course oblivious to the fact.

Backstory
The character may have had things happen to him that makes him not recognize that he is a misfit. He is oblivious to the fact that he does not act like everyone else. Maybe it was something in his younger years. Maybe the two protagonists will unite at a point in which they realize they are not the brightest bulb in the box.

Goal
The goal is unique to both characters. The should be related so that the stories of each character seem to be related by some magical connection. The universal goal can be used to create meaning or do a social commentary.

Relationship
Relationship is told to further create character. In this instance, the misfit interacts with his surroundings. That is his relationship. Because he does not fit, maybe he has a group of friends that are just as oblivious as himself. As the two parallel stories are being told, it can be alluded to that the two characters will soon cross paths.

Setting
The setting really depends on what the problem of the protagonists are. Maybe the setting will be one single location in which both characters are at the same time or a broader range of settings will be used.

Obstacle
The obstacle is...

Mood 
Mood should be comedic throughout but possibly a dramatic ending that connects all story lines and makes sense of things. Together the separate pieces can be comedic through awkwardness, jokes, but this needs to be executed well.

Time
Time will be manipulated in that pacing will be determined by editing. Maybe the story spans over multiple days or maybe in a few hours. Dramatic intent can be emphasized through rhythmic cuts or even shot duration. The 'content curve' should be acknowledged.

Unknown

The unknown that we will give the audience is why the two stories are being told at the same time. This will have the effect of wonder. The audience should wonder what the relationship between the two are and what the significance is of the two stories being told simultaneously.

Discovery
Discovery will be highlighted in both finding out backstory about the characters as well as realizing the relationship between the character. This is where the narrative must shine. In order to end the film with the impact I want, the character relationship must be alluded to and then revealed. Another alternative is that we reveal so much about the characters that the audience is sure what the relationship is, only to discover in the end they were wrong and misinterpreted little details.


Scratch the whole 'im a misfit, lemme figure out what's wrong with me idea'
Misfit must have a goal more than that - too generic, character can still be 'misfit' but his story must function out of the stereotype.

OUTLINE
1
A. character is introduced - maybe the audience will first see character as cool kid
B. second character is introduced - subtle details to show relationship between the two

2
Relationship is subtly revealed through slight details that the audience weaves together.
One of the two characters is supposed to be going on a date with the second character, but they keep on 'just missing' each other. Some sort of action keeps them from meeting up.

3
characters are revealed to have some sort of relationship with each other.