back story

back story

n
1. (Film) the events which take place before, and which help to bring about, the events portrayed in a film
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The book takes some time to get going as the author establishes their relationship and tells the back story of Jacks two best friends Jillian and Franny including their troubled relationship with their respective parents and the impact Jacks increasingly bizarre behaviour has on sustaining the friendship.
One of the most stark reminders of that came from the Jamaica camp this week, when the back story of Khadija Shaw, 22, came to light.
You can share or reveal parts of the back story of the character while shedding light to why they might have done what they did but at the end of the day a negative action shouldn't be condoned.'
The Half-Atlantean, half-human back story of Aquaman-and his Arthur Curry name-emerged with the Silver Age reboot of the character in 'Adventure Comics' # 260 in 1959 for what was named DC Comics.
I said to him that every one of those songs will somehow have a small back story in our lives.
In a unique storytelling format, Quarry's Vietnam back story and his current career as a hit man are presented simultaneously on alternating pages until the final action-packed chapter with a truly surprising and unanticipated plot twist.
But who is Carol Danvers, and what is her back story? Life of Captain Marvel gives the definitive account of Danvers, a girl from the suburbs of Boston who gains incredible superpowers after a chance encounter with a Kree hero.
Most drug users have a 'back story' - often a story of poverty, inequality, adversity, or abuse and have resorted to drugs, spiralling into a life of chaos and substance misuse.
How's that for a back story? From Skinflint (skinflintdesign.com).
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I am interested by Sophie's back story and am sure that there will be more to her father's death than meets the eye.
Unfortunately, the pace slows considerably as the authors fill in back story on all six teens, their complicated powers, and the angst these gifts bring to bear on their young lives.