by Rasmus Troelsen
When the father in a coastal fishing family becomes seriously ill, the rest of the family stands at a crossroads. They must decide whether to continue fishing or pursue other dreams.
Presentation
Players: 4
Gamemasters: 1
Total runtime: 5 Hours
Language: Danish
Age limit: 15+
Material to be read: 4 siders rolle (tilgængelig som lydfil)
Wake is a family drama about a coastal fishing family in North Jutland. We follow the three sons and a friend who has always been a part of the family.
The four men gather to reminisce about better days. They try to heal old wounds and find their way through a difficult time. Meanwhile, they prepare for the inevitable death of their father. But beneath the surface, doubts, betrayals, and blame simmer.
Each of the four has their own view of the father, the fishing, the coastal town, and—most of all—each other. The father’s illness forces them to confront the future and consider whether the family can still unite around the family fishing trade as they have done for generations, or if it is the end.
Wake is a scenario about being a son and a brother, about belonging, about having a family, about responsibility, loneliness, doubt, and identity.
For who and what are you really, when your father is no longer here, and everything changes?
- Family Drama
- Brothers
- Inheritance
Player types:
You enjoy long roles and want to explore and unfold four people struggling with life. You appreciate quiet but intense drama, where conflicts slowly escalate. At the same time, you love when conflicts flare brightly. You enjoy portraying the happy, sorrowful, and harsh sides of life.
Gamemaster type:
You bring the town, its residents, and North Jutland to life, while framing and cutting scenes. You support the players in the flow of the story by portraying a few but significant minor characters, giving the players a world to relate to and reflect upon.
Content notes
Illness, death, gambling
