Long-held family secrets, such as unknown paternity, past crimes, or hidden relationships, act as a primary driver of conflict. Examples include The Vanishing Half (racial passing) and Apples Never Fall (missing matriarch).
Unlike standard friendships, family loyalties change by the scene. One minute, two siblings are united against a parent; the next, they are betraying each other for a promotion.
Long-held family secrets, such as unknown paternity, past crimes, or hidden relationships, act as a primary driver of conflict. Examples include The Vanishing Half (racial passing) and Apples Never Fall (missing matriarch).
Unlike standard friendships, family loyalties change by the scene. One minute, two siblings are united against a parent; the next, they are betraying each other for a promotion.