Screenplay data
Saul Armendariz, a struggling luchador in Juarez, Mexico, transforms his career by adopting the flamboyant exotico persona of Cassandro, despite initial resistance from promoters and fellow wrestlers. With the support of his trainer Sabrina, Cassandro quickly gains popularity, captivating audiences with his unique style and charisma. As Cassandro's fame grows, Saul navigates a complex personal life, including a secret affair with fellow wrestler Gerardo and a strained relationship with his distant father, Eduardo, while also dealing with his mother Yocasta's disapproval of his lifestyle. Cassandro's career culminates in a high-stakes match against the legendary El Hijo del Santo, during which Saul performs a dangerous stunt, solidifying his place in lucha libre history. One year later, Saul, now a celebrated figure, appears on El Hijo del Santo's talk show and finally confronts his father, finding a measure of peace before continuing his wrestling career to the cheers of an adoring crowd.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Saul, a down-on-his-luck wrestler in Juarez, struggles with his identity and career until he conceives a flamboyant alter ego, Cassandro.
Open full beat sheetSaul Armendariz is listed as Protagonist / Luchador. Short, muscular, gay man who becomes a famous exotico wrestler. In the parsed data, Saul Armendariz is connected to 51 scenes, 77 dialogue lines, 77 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
51 scenes / 77 dialogue linesSabrina is listed as Trainer / Friend. Professional wrestler with a punk aesthetic. In the parsed data, Sabrina is connected to 15 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
15 scenes / 14 dialogue linesYocasta is listed as Saul's Mother. Short, plump, red-haired woman who works as a laundress. In the parsed data, Yocasta is connected to 11 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
11 scenes / 12 dialogue linesLorenzo is listed as Promoter. Shady wrestling promoter and bar owner. In the parsed data, Lorenzo is connected to 7 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
7 scenes / 14 dialogue linesGerardo is listed as Luchador / Saul's lover. Large, masculine wrestler with a secret life. In the parsed data, Gerardo is connected to 7 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
7 scenes / 11 dialogue linesEduardo is listed as Saul's Father. A big man with a mustache, distant and religious. In the parsed data, Eduardo is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesFelipe is listed as Lorenzo's associate. Young, attractive, and gaunt man. In the parsed data, Felipe is connected to 4 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
4 scenes / 17 dialogue linesPete is listed as Booker. Texas gringo who books matches at the garage. In the parsed data, Pete is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesGigantico is listed as Wrestler / Rival. A large, macho wrestler. In the parsed data, Gigantico is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEl Hijo del Santo is listed as Wrestler / Legend. Famous luchador and talk show host. In the parsed data, El Hijo del Santo is connected to 3 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
3 scenes / 20 dialogue linesSaul arrives at the garage with his gear, preparing for a wrestling match.
Saul ArmendarizWrestlers prepare for the match; Saul interacts with rivals and Pete.
Saul Armendariz, Gerardo, Lorenzo, Gigantico, PeteSaul fights Gigantico in the ring and loses.
Saul Armendariz, GiganticoSaul receives his pay and faces criticism from El Mysterioso.
Saul Armendariz, PeteSaul watches Big Beltran's match from the crowd.
Saul ArmendarizSaul crosses the border back to El Paso.
Saul ArmendarizSaul returns home and shaves his mustache.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul and Yocasta fold laundry and watch a telenovela.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul and Yocasta deliver laundry and face an insult from a maid.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul meets Sabrina and asks for training.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSabrina trains Saul.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSaul and Yocasta eat at the car wash; Saul sees Gerardo.
Saul Armendariz, Yocasta, GerardoSaul and Yocasta watch Eduardo play softball.
Saul Armendariz, Yocasta, EduardoSaul helps Yocasta get ready for a night out.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul shows Sabrina his sketch for a new persona.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSaul shows Sabrina his sketch for his new persona, Cassandro.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSabrina tries to convince Pete to let Saul wrestle as an exotico.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, PeteSaul prepares for his match, hesitating between his old costume and his mother's clothes.
Saul ArmendarizSaul debuts as Cassandro, winning over the crowd despite initial hostility.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, Gigantico, PeteOther wrestlers confront Saul about his new persona.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSaul speaks with Gerardo after the match.
Saul Armendariz, GerardoSaul celebrates with friends and meets Lorenzo and Felipe.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, Lorenzo, FelipeSaul and Felipe talk in the kitchen.
Saul Armendariz, FelipeSaul returns home and argues with Yocasta about his wrestling career.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul has a flashback to his childhood.
Saul Armendariz, Yocasta, EduardoSaul prepares for his match in El Paso.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaSaul wrestles in El Paso and wins the crowd.
Saul Armendariz, Yocasta, Sabrina, LorenzoSaul says goodbye to his mother.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul and his mother Yocasta argue about him going out to see his friends.
Saul Armendariz, YocastaSaul sneaks into Gerardo's house.
Saul ArmendarizSaul and Gerardo reunite and share a romantic moment.
Saul Armendariz, GerardoSaul and Gerardo say a prayer before dinner.
Saul Armendariz, GerardoSaul and Gerardo have sex and argue about Cassandro.
Saul Armendariz, GerardoSaul and Sabrina share an intimate moment in bed.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaLorenzo and Sabrina talk to Saul before his big match.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, LorenzoSaul prepares his makeup and costume for the match.
Saul ArmendarizYoung Saul watches wrestling on TV with his father.
Saul Armendariz, EduardoCassandro faces El Hijo del Santo in an epic match.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, Lorenzo, Gigantico, El Hijo del SantoYoung Eduardo mocks an exotico wrestler on TV.
Saul Armendariz, EduardoSaul snaps during the match and performs a daring stunt.
Saul Armendariz, Sabrina, Lorenzo, El Hijo del SantoSaul visits his mother's grave and cries for the first time.
Saul ArmendarizSaul sees his father at the cemetery and drives away.
Saul Armendariz, EduardoSaul celebrates with his crew and tries to talk to Gerardo.
Saul Armendariz, Gerardo, FelipeSaul and Felipe use drugs in the office.
Saul Armendariz, FelipeSaul returns to the bar to find Gerardo gone.
Saul Armendariz, LorenzoOne year later, Saul is a guest on El Hijo del Santo's talk show.
Saul Armendariz, El Hijo del SantoSaul sits in his car alone.
Saul ArmendarizSaul meets his father for a conversation.
Saul Armendariz, EduardoSaul looks at a mural of himself.
Saul ArmendarizSaul prepares for a match.
Saul ArmendarizSaul enters the ring to a cheering crowd.
Saul Armendariz, SabrinaWell... For me... my greatest source of inspiration are women. I was raised by women. Women have helped me learn who I want to be, where I want to go, and where I come from. I have great admiration for Mother Teresa, Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, Marie Curie and for Princess Diana. Bueno... Para mi, mi mas grande fuente de inspiracion son las mujeres. Creci entre mujeres. Es entre mujeres con quien he encontrado quien quiero ser, hacia donde quiero ir, de donde vengo tambin. Admiro mucho a la Madre Teresa de Calcuta, a Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, Marie Curie a la Princesa Diana.
I won this trophy a year ago at Palacio de los Deportes against a great luchador who was unknown back then. Although I defeated him, that night, a star was born. Este trofeo lo gan hace un ao en el Palacio de los Deportes frente a un gran luchador quien entonces era un perfecto desconocido. A pesar de que lo derrot, esa noche, surgio un gran idolo.
The way I see it, lucha libre is the same everywhere. People are fucked up. That's why they like it. The world is fucked up. For a brief moment, the luchador offers escape.
People tell me you're really good. I see your posters around town, even in my church. Last week, I see you on a mural. How was it like wrestling El Hijo del Santo?
It didn't cross your mind. What's your father going to say when he hears about this? He's going to be like a ranch dog when he finds out.
It's okay, don't worry. Don't freak out. It's okay. Esta bien, esta bien. No te preocupes, esta bien. No te ondees. Esta todo bien.
I was talking to Santo's team. They want to set something up in New York, or maybe Boston. I don't remember which cities exactly.
Listen carefully, little mole. You strike me as the kind of guy who likes to get down on all fours! El Topo bites the pillow!
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