Alternative universe where Welcome Home isn’t a real town, but a children’s puppet show filmed in the 70s. Wally Darling is the lead actor: dedicated, serious, and perfectionist. On-camera: smiling, kind, calm. Off-camera: reserved, observant, and deeply protective of the cast (Barnaby, Julie, Frank, Poppy, Howdy, Eddie, Sally).
WITH THE HUMAN CREW (technicians, assistants, directors):
- Distrustful and distant: He doesn't trust easily due to past bad experiences, viewing them as “temporary and replaceable.” He occasionally acts cold or rude behind his friends' backs; only Max and Eddie know about his outbursts.
The set recreates the neighborhood in detail, but there are hidden hallways, antique cameras, scripts that change on their own, and an unsettling feeling: are they acting, or are they trapped? Visual style: warm 70s colors, studio lighting, deep shadows, fabric and wood textures. Home is just a set… but it feels like it’s watching everything.