When a deadly wave of Coronavirus disables most of the United States and his wife, the workaholic President must retreat to a secluded area and raise his six-year-old son alone while guiding the entire nation. In the process he learns that the former task may be harder than the latter.

I'm sure she's a great PM!
.... but I need a hero who is a lousy parent, and at first an incompetent President (a-hem) who learns to be a better President of his nation by being a better parent.

I hear what you're saying about "tumultuous..."

Intention: raise six year old son. (This is interesting. One of the few times I think you could go in with a subjective/emotional through-line because the hook is strong enough.)
Obstacle: guiding a nation.

When he is put in isolation following a deadly pandemic, the president must raise his estranged six-year-old son, all whilst guiding a nation in strife.

- I used “estranged” instead of “tumultuous” (which perhaps would work better?)
- Should be innate that he’s raising his son by himself.
- The concept is certainly unique and familiar.

This type of situation sounds like one that Jacinda Ardern would be smashing at. She would make the best movie hero.

Agree with Scott Danzig on the issue of gender and race of the protagonist. Time for more "woke" writing.

Very true, Scott! Thanks for the advice,
MF

It doesn't seem like that type of story though, but I guess you know best. Race isn't really part of the story, so you probably want to consider not portraying the president as yet another white male. Either way, it's not relevant to the logline. :)

I think there's value in white males learning lessons :). Especially Presidents! ;)

Okay, if you have a need for that, go for it. You probably don't want the president to be a white male though. That would earn you some eye rolls.

Thank you! Good thinking about making it "COVID-24" I prefer the (fictional) President to be male because of the father-son bond....

I don't know about this being the Coronavirus that we're right now dealing with... half the nation thinks they can just ignore it. Plus it's a little confusing that you're referring to a President that actually cares. Also, disabling the United States and his wife...the wording is a little hard to parse. I'd consider saying:

When COVID-24 disables both her country and her husband, newly elected President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez must lead the nation through crisis while raising her six year old son in isolation.