Standards and Struggles

Genre

Drama/Comedy

Logline

A young Filipina woman navigates the challenges of financial independence and family expectations while sharing her journey through relatable social media content.

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of modern-day Manila, ‘Standards and Struggles’ follows 20-year-old Mia, a fiercely independent college student who has been financially self-sufficient since high school. Through her candid TikTok videos, she shares her daily struggles, sarcastic rants, and humorous takes on the pressures of meeting familial expectations. As she juggles tuition fees, rent, and her burgeoning social media presence, Mia learns to assert her independence and redefine her relationships with family and peers, all while developing a strong online community of supporters who relate to her journey.

Examples of Content

Mia’s humorous TikTok rants about college life and financial woes.; Heartfelt discussions with friends about the pressures of adulting.; Moments of vulnerability where Mia opens up about her loneliness and longing for support.; Interactions with family members that showcase the generational gap in understanding expectations.; Empowering messages from her followers that encourage self-acceptance and independence.

Rationale

The show taps into the universal themes of financial independence, familial pressure, and the desire for personal authenticity, all of which resonate with millennials and Gen Z. By utilizing a relatable protagonist who shares her journey through social media, the narrative will engage a broad audience, highlighting the struggles of modern adulthood while providing humor and heart.

Alternative Titles

Independence Unfiltered; Mia’s Moments; Real Talk with Mia

Alternative Loglines

A young woman turns her financial struggles and family expectations into viral content, building a community of support while learning to embrace her independence.; Through her candid vlogs, a college student tackles the trials of adulthood and the pressures to conform to family standards, finding humor and empowerment along the way.; As she documents her journey of self-sufficiency on social media, a young Filipina woman discovers the power of her voice amid societal and familial expectations.

Trend Date

2024-09-16