Synopsis:
In 1920's London, Ernest Bliss is wealthy, well-like, and good looking, but nothing in life seems to fill the emptiness he feels. He constantly ask "what difference does it make"?

When a friend advices him to see a "common sense" physician on Harley street, the doctor insults Bliss by saying the correct question is "what difference do YOU make?"

The insult not only prompts the first emotion Bliss has felt in months, but stings so much that he offers the doctor a wager - 20,000 pounds for those the doctor feels are more worthy if Bliss can't survive on his own for 1 year.

The following day Bliss sets out, with no skills whatsoever, and only 5 pounds in his pocket to survive for a year.

Logline:
1) What if it's true that money doesn't buy happiness? A decadent 1920’s London aristocrat, with no skills at all, must persevere for one year without access to his wealth to find his answer.

2) When all his wealth can't fill the emptiness inside him, a decadent aristocrat makes a wager that he can survive for one year on workman's wages.

Looking for feedback which one you prefer.

Also the title of the book I adapted for this is called "the Curious Quest" (my working title)  -

would like to hear feedback on your #1& #2 choice to replace that with these


Earnest Bliss - word play on the character's name with this one

A Blissful Bet
A wager for substance
What £20,000 couldn't buy
A small matter of £20,000
Happiness by the £

I like logline 2, though I would make a mention as to why he can’t access his wealth.

And not fond of any of the titles you have so far.

Steve

Thanks for the feedback

There's a bet involved based on the following synopsis.  
Synopsis:
In 1920’s noted London Physician Sir James tell Ernest Bliss the question isn't "what difference does it make" but rather "What difference do YOU make? ".

Leaving his inherited three million pounds behind, he will seek out the answer, despite always being one step away from disaster.

This is the theme of the piece "do I matter".

Didn't know how to add the bet without giving away too much or turning the logline into the synopsis.

BTW - any title suggestions based on the synopsis?

Hey, Vince,

I read the brief of your story. From what I understand, this story aims at self-exploration when the materialistic things just do not satisfy and please your inner self.  

If that is the case then, the loglines you mentioned, imo, do not leave any solid impression that will catch a reader's attention and draw them towards it.  

My logline suggestion would be: To understand a true life beyond just easy wealth, a London physician abandons his substantial inheritance and explores a life of new challenges.

No need to mention the year and amount of money. That might create intrigue as to know what is the amount of money he is leaving behind.  

Just my opinion.

Good luck.    

So a little better synopsis:
In 1920's London, Ernest Bliss is wealthy, well-like, and good looking, but nothing in life seems to fill the emptiness he feels. He constantly ask "what difference does it make"?

When a friend advices his to see a "common sense" physician on Harley street, the doctor insults Bliss by saying the correct question is "what difference do YOU make?"

The insult not only prompts the first emotion Bliss has felt in months, but stings so much that he offers the doctor a wager - 20,000 pounds (1 million in 2020) for those the doctor feels are more worthy if Bliss can't survive on his own for 1 year.

The following day Bliss sets out, with no skills whatsoever, and only 5 pounds in his pocket to survive for a year.

So here's my new logline to see if it works any better:

When all his wealth can't fill the emptiness inside him, a decadent aristocrat makes a wager that he can survive for one year on workman's wages.