Screenplay data
Tom, a romantic greeting card writer, falls for his new coworker Summer, who is skeptical of love, leading to a non-linear relationship filled with both joy and eventual conflict. Summer's consistent avoidance of commitment frustrates Tom, culminating in their breakup and his subsequent depression and job resignation. Months later, Tom is devastated to learn Summer has married, but a chance encounter reveals she unexpectedly found her soulmate, altering her views on love. Now pursuing architecture, Tom meets a woman named Autumn at a job interview, hinting at a new beginning.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Tom Hansen is a greeting‐card writer and hopeless romantic who meets Summer Finn, a co‐worker who doesn’t believe in soulmates.
Open full beat sheetTom Hansen is listed as Protagonist. Greeting card writer, aspiring architect, romantic, dark hair, blue eyes. In the parsed data, Tom Hansen is connected to 96 scenes, 284 dialogue lines, 285 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
96 scenes / 284 dialogue linesSummer Finn is listed as Love Interest. Office assistant, skeptical of love, cropped blonde hair. In the parsed data, Summer Finn is connected to 51 scenes, 130 dialogue lines, 131 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
51 scenes / 130 dialogue linesMcKenzie is listed as Tom's friend. Tom's co-worker and friend. In the parsed data, McKenzie is connected to 20 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
20 scenes / 38 dialogue linesPaul is listed as Tom's friend. Doctor, Tom's best friend since birth. In the parsed data, Paul is connected to 11 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
11 scenes / 27 dialogue linesNarrator is listed as Narrator. Omniscient voice guiding the story. In the parsed data, Narrator is connected to 11 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 17 dialogue linesRachel is listed as Tom's sister. Younger sister, provides advice to Tom. In the parsed data, Rachel is connected to 5 scenes, 45 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 45 dialogue linesVance is listed as Boss. Head of the greeting card department. In the parsed data, Vance is connected to 5 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
5 scenes / 20 dialogue linesAutumn is listed as New love interest. Meets Tom at an architecture job interview. In the parsed data, Autumn is connected to 3 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 98.
3 scenes / 20 dialogue linesSarah is listed as Tom's mother. Tom's mother. In the parsed data, Sarah is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMartin is listed as Step-dad. Tom's step-father, quiet Southern gentleman. In the parsed data, Martin is connected to 3 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 16.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTom and Summer sit on a park bench in silence, holding hands.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, NarratorTom sits bored in a meeting while the Narrator explains his belief in soulmates.
Tom Hansen, NarratorYoung Tom watches a movie, influencing his romantic beliefs.
Tom Hansen, NarratorSummer is introduced as someone who does not believe in soulmates.
Summer Finn, NarratorTeenage Summer cuts her hair, showing her emotional detachment.
Summer Finn, NarratorSplitscreen showing Tom and Summer before they meet.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, NarratorRachel arrives at Tom's place to help him after his breakup.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzie, RachelRachel comforts Tom after his breakup with Summer.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzie, RachelFlashback of Tom and Summer spending the day together.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnSummer breaks up with Tom.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom tells Paul he is in love with Summer.
Tom Hansen, PaulTom meets Summer for the first time at work.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, McKenzie, VanceTom and McKenzie discuss the new girl, Summer.
Tom Hansen, McKenzieTom and Summer bond over The Smiths.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer talk at a birthday celebration.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom tells Rachel about his compatibility with Summer.
Tom Hansen, Rachel, Sarah, MartinFlashback to young Tom's failed attempt at romance.
Tom Hansen, NarratorFlashback to teenage Tom's failed romance.
Tom Hansen, NarratorFlashback to college Tom's breakup.
Tom Hansen, NarratorFlashback to Tom's breakup with Amanda.
Tom Hansen, NarratorTom tells Paul and McKenzie that things with Summer are off.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieTom tells his friends Paul and McKenzie that things with Summer are off.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieTom and Summer ride an elevator together.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom explains his frustration with Summer's response to his friends.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieSummer asks if anyone needs anything from the supply room.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, McKenzieTom tries to get Summer's attention by playing music.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom asks Summer out on a date.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom tells his friends he is done with Summer.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieMcKenzie convinces Tom to go to karaoke.
Tom Hansen, McKenzieTom and Summer attend a karaoke night.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, McKenzieTom struts down the street feeling great.
Tom HansenTom and Summer exchange smiles at the office.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, VancePaul visits Tom and discovers Summer is there.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, PaulTom and Summer eat dinner.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer are together.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom passes Summer's desk, notices a painting in the trash, and retrieves it.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer look at surrealist paintings and decide to go to the movies.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer arrive at the movie theater.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer watch a movie and have a great time.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer admire the architecture.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer visit the Palace of Fine Arts.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer sit on the steps and feel peaceful.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom criticizes the architecture of the Sony Metreon building.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer arrive at work together.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, McKenzieTom receives a phone call from Summer.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnSummer sings the A-Team theme song to Tom over the phone.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, McKenzieTom listens to Summer sing while McKenzie comments.
Tom Hansen, McKenzieTom and Summer try to have sex in the shower and break the curtain.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer argue about Ringo Starr and visit the porn section.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer watch a movie.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer continue watching the movie.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom discusses his relationship with Summer with Paul and McKenzie.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieTom asks his sister Rachel for relationship advice.
Tom Hansen, RachelTom and Summer drive on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom feels jealous watching Summer interact with others at a party.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom looks for self-help books.
Tom HansenTom reads self-help books and eats ice cream.
Tom HansenTom jogs as part of his self-help routine.
Tom HansenTom takes a yoga class.
Tom HansenTom volunteers at a homeless shelter.
Tom HansenTom goes shoe shopping.
Tom HansenTom goes backpacking.
Tom HansenTom paints a mural of Summer.
Tom HansenTom and Summer are approached by a guy at a bar.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer argue after being thrown out of the bar.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer have a cold interaction in the photocopy room.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer both struggle to sleep.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom and Summer discuss her past relationships.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom sees a woman he thinks is Summer but realizes it is not.
Tom HansenTom goes on a date with Alison and is clearly distracted by thoughts of Summer.
Tom Hansen, AutumnTom sings a song at a karaoke bar while Alison watches, embarrassed.
Tom Hansen, AutumnTom gets ready for a night out.
Tom HansenTom and Summer have a phone conversation where she cancels their plans.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnTom works at the office, feeling inspired.
Tom Hansen, McKenzieTom and Summer run into Tom's parents at the cinema.
Tom Hansen, Summer Finn, Sarah, MartinTom and Summer argue at a club.
Tom Hansen, Summer FinnVance confronts Tom about his poor work performance.
Tom Hansen, VanceVance questions Tom about his recent poor performance and suggests he write sympathy cards instead of love cards.
Tom Hansen, VanceTom wakes up and starts his day with push-ups before receiving a phone call.
Tom Hansen, NarratorTom meets Paul and McKenzie who are nervous to tell him news about Summer.
Tom Hansen, Paul, McKenzieYou guys, look, I'm... I appreciate what you're saying and, thank you, really, for putting up with me these past few months. I've been crazy. But I've accepted the fact that she and I were just two very different people who wanted very different things. I wanted to get serious. Shit, I loved her. And I know now, she just isn't the kind of girl who can settle down with one person and be happy. The way I wanted. And she probably never will. There was nothing I could do.
What would have happened if I went to the movies instead? If I went somewhere else for lunch? If I showed up to eat ten minutes later? Tom, it was meant to be, just like you said. And as it was happening, I knew it. I could feel it, sure as the sun. And I kept thinking to myself "Holy shit. Tom was right." You were right about all of it. It just wasn't me you were right about.
Now I know this may be a little risque...but if New Hampshire Greetings wants the jump on those conservative, right-wing neo-Nazis at Hallmark, maybe playing it safe is the wrong approach. The nuclear family is dead and we need a new holiday to recognize that.
Hmm. So, basically you do want to ask the question, `are we boyfriend/girlfriend?' You're just afraid you'll get an answer you don't want and that will shatter your illusions of how good everything's been these past few months. Is that about right?
Hmmm. That's an intriguing idea McKenzie. Along with Grossman's "Magellan Day" I'd say we've got some potential here. What do you think Hansen? Could you write up some prototypes for these?
Well they're wrong. It's not true. I've fished in that sea. I've jumped in and swam in that sea! I'm fucking Aquaman! Sorry. What I mean is... there are no other fish. This was my fish.
It's all crap. We make and peddle crap. And sometimes people believe in this crap. I just can't do it anymore, Mr. Vance. There's enough bullshit in the world without my help. I quit.
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