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Rebellious Landon Carter is forced into community service, where he unexpectedly falls for the devout Jamie Sullivan, the Reverend's daughter. Jamie reveals she has terminal leukemia, prompting Landon to dedicate himself to fulfilling her life list and seeking help from his estranged doctor father. Landon builds Jamie a telescope and proposes to her; they marry in a small ceremony before she passes away a few months later. Years later, Landon, now a doctor, reflects on Jamie's transformative impact, concluding their love was a miracle.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Landon Carter returns to his hometown and recounts falling in love with Jamie Sullivan, overcoming social pressures and personal fears.
Open full beat sheetLandon Carter is listed as Protagonist. Impulsive, troubled teenager who matures into a prosperous doctor. In the parsed data, Landon Carter is connected to 84 scenes, 282 dialogue lines, 285 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
84 scenes / 282 dialogue linesJamie Sullivan is listed as Love Interest. Contemplative, religious, and intelligent girl who is terminally ill. In the parsed data, Jamie Sullivan is connected to 53 scenes, 179 dialogue lines, 183 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
53 scenes / 179 dialogue linesReverend Hegbert Sullivan is listed as Supporting. Jamie's stern, protective father. In the parsed data, Reverend Hegbert Sullivan is connected to 24 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
24 scenes / 43 dialogue linesEric is listed as Supporting. Landon's high-energy friend. In the parsed data, Eric is connected to 11 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
11 scenes / 12 dialogue linesCynthia Carter is listed as Supporting. Landon's weary but loving mother. In the parsed data, Cynthia Carter is connected to 10 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
10 scenes / 21 dialogue linesClay is listed as Supporting. Landon's obese, good-natured friend. In the parsed data, Clay is connected to 10 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
10 scenes / 6 dialogue linesBelinda is listed as Supporting. Landon's initial girlfriend, a rich princess. In the parsed data, Belinda is connected to 8 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
8 scenes / 11 dialogue linesPrincipal Ed Kelly is listed as Supporting. The principal of Beaufort High. In the parsed data, Principal Ed Kelly is connected to 8 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
8 scenes / 7 dialogue linesDr. Jonathan Carter is listed as Supporting. Landon's estranged father, a doctor. In the parsed data, Dr. Jonathan Carter is connected to 5 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
5 scenes / 5 dialogue linesAdult Landon narrates the setting of Beaufort, North Carolina, describing the town's focus on fishing and religion.
Landon CarterLandon narrates the town's layout and the importance of churches.
Landon CarterLandon describes the town's social dynamics.
Landon CarterLandon describes the four churches at the intersection.
Landon CarterDr. Landon Carter drives through town.
Landon CarterLandon reflects on his past and his current life.
Landon CarterLandon arrives at the parsonage.
Landon CarterLandon arrives at the old parsonage.
Landon CarterLandon rings the doorbell.
Landon CarterLandon and his friends hang out at the gym.
Landon Carter, Belinda, Eric, Clay, Principal Ed KellyLandon and Jamie argue about the play and his popularity before he begs for a ride.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie drive to follow fire trucks.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie watch the fire and discuss Jamie's life list.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon meets Reverend Sullivan.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanThe Reverend warns Landon to stay away from Jamie.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanThe Reverend questions Jamie about Landon.
Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon and Jamie meet secretly to look through her telescope.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon mocks Jamie in front of his friends.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Belinda, Eric, ClayLandon tries to convince Jamie to be secret friends.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon studies geometry and watches Jamie.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanThe performance of The Rainmaker.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert Sullivan, Cynthia Carter, Principal Ed Kelly, BelindaLandon encounters his father after the play.
Landon Carter, Dr. Jonathan CarterLandon defends Jamie to his friends.
Landon Carter, Eric, ClayLandon apologizes to Jamie.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon sits with Jamie in public.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie argue about her reading habits and his desire to change, leading to a public confrontation.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon confronts Jamie about her fears and feelings for him.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Eric, ClayLandon sits alone by the water.
Landon CarterLandon and his mother discuss his father.
Landon Carter, Cynthia CarterLandon mops while watching Jamie in the lab.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Principal Ed KellyLandon arrives at the school for a Christmas party.
Landon CarterLandon attends the Christmas party and talks to Jamie.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Principal Ed KellyLandon leaves his house on Christmas.
Landon Carter, Cynthia CarterLandon visits Jamie at her home.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanReverend Sullivan questions Jamie about Landon.
Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon visits Harold Keene to apologize.
Landon CarterLandon drives recklessly.
Landon CarterLandon sells his car.
Landon CarterLandon donates money to the school.
Landon Carter, Principal Ed KellyLandon and Jamie talk about his donation.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon asks the Reverend for permission to take Jamie out.
Landon Carter, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon works on the Yugo and receives his grades.
Landon Carter, Principal Ed KellyLandon and Jamie have dinner.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie drive and joke around.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon takes Jamie to a family entertainment center.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie play in the batting cage.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie stand on the state line.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie talk about God and love.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon drops Jamie off.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon and Jamie arrive at school.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon kicks in lockers.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie discuss the Challenger explosion.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon takes Jamie to the fire tower.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon and Jamie use her telescope.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanReverend Sullivan wakes up.
Reverend Hegbert SullivanReverend Sullivan wakes up and prepares to check on Jamie.
Reverend Hegbert SullivanReverend Sullivan discovers Jamie is not in her room.
Reverend Hegbert SullivanReverend Sullivan spots Landon's car near the cemetery.
Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon and Jamie look at stars and discuss their future.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon returns home and has a tense conversation with his mother about his future.
Landon Carter, Cynthia CarterLandon has dinner with Jamie and her father.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanReverend Sullivan confronts Jamie about her relationship with Landon.
Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon and Jamie encounter his old friends who mock him.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Belinda, Eric, ClayJamie reveals her illness to Landon.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon confronts Reverend Sullivan about Jamie's condition.
Landon Carter, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon begs his father for help with Jamie's illness.
Landon Carter, Dr. Jonathan CarterCynthia informs Landon that his father is looking into Jamie's case.
Landon Carter, Cynthia CarterLandon hesitates to visit Jamie.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon learns his father cannot help.
Landon Carter, Cynthia CarterJamie expresses her anger at the situation.
Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon and Jamie reconcile at school.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon watches over Jamie during rehearsals.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon tries to cheer Jamie up on Valentine's Day.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanJamie decides she doesn't want to visit the cemetery anymore.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon offers his help to Reverend Sullivan.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert SullivanLandon clears out Jamie's locker.
Landon Carter, Belinda, Eric, ClayLandon is excused from school to care for Jamie.
Landon Carter, Principal Ed KellyLandon and Jamie share a dance.
Landon Carter, Jamie SullivanLandon's friends help him move telescope parts.
Landon Carter, Eric, ClayJamie is hospitalized.
Landon Carter, Jamie Sullivan, Reverend Hegbert Sullivan'Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes...'
'I cry to you my Lord, my rock! Do not be deaf to me, for if you are silent, I shall go down to the pit like the rest. Hear my voice raised in petition as I cry to you for help, as I raise my hands, my Lord, toward your holy of holies.'
Everyone? Quiet please. As you all know, we're here to celebrate the holidays and to raise money to buy books for our library. The book drive is being led by Beaufort High's Jamie Sullivan.
'Morning, Pop. Boys. I dreamed we had a rain, rain coming down in sheets! Lightning flashed, thunder rolled up and down the canyon like a kid with a big drum!'
After he moved out, I invited him to every practice, every game, every parent-teacher conference you ever had. He didn't show, not once.
No. Maybe I believe God has a bigger dream for me than I had for myself. Maybe I believe the journey, the big adventure, never ends...
You don't care about classes or graduating. But you like school because you're popular and you know you'll never be on top again.
You know our planet would not suffer for one nanosecond if humans died off. But if ants disappeared, that would be catastrophic.
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