2005
Lonely auditor Jonathan Messer is drawn into an anonymous sex club by the charismatic Wyatt Bose, where he develops feelings for a mysterious woman named S. After S vanishes from their hotel room amidst a bloody scene, Jonathan is questioned by police about a missing woman and discovers Wyatt has been impersonating him, framing him for the murder of a former club encounter. Jonathan uncovers Wyatt's true identity as Jamie Getz, a man who faked his death, and learns that S is his unwilling accomplice in the elaborate deception. Jonathan confronts Wyatt at the Plaza Hotel, rescues S, and together they escape, leaving Wyatt to face the repercussions of his schemes.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Jonathan Messer, a solitary data analyst, leads a quiet life until charming stranger Wyatt Bose introduces him to a world of anonymous encounters.
Open full beat sheetJonathan Messer is listed as Protagonist. An audit manager in his late 20s, trim build, gentle and intelligent demeanor, feeling isolated. In the parsed data, Jonathan Messer is connected to 98 scenes, 264 dialogue lines, 268 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
98 scenes / 264 dialogue linesWyatt Bose is listed as Antagonist. A charismatic, manipulative, and wealthy individual who orchestrates a complex deception. In the parsed data, Wyatt Bose is connected to 25 scenes, 49 dialogue lines, 55 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
25 scenes / 49 dialogue linesS is listed as Love Interest. A mysterious, beautiful woman Jonathan meets on the subway and in the sex club. In the parsed data, S is connected to 22 scenes, 81 dialogue lines, 81 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
22 scenes / 81 dialogue linesDetective Russo is listed as Supporting. A female NYPD detective investigating the murder of Simone Forester. In the parsed data, Detective Russo is connected to 7 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 53.
7 scenes / 29 dialogue linesSolange is listed as Supporting. A vibrant 50-year-old Haitian woman, Jonathan's neighbor in Brooklyn. In the parsed data, Solange is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesSimone Forester is listed as Supporting. A woman Jonathan encounters at the Plaza Hotel, later found murdered. In the parsed data, Simone Forester is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJonathan Messer works late alone in a conference room.
Jonathan MesserJonathan walks through the empty office corridors.
Jonathan MesserJonathan buys a newspaper and interacts with an old man.
Jonathan MesserJonathan arrives home and talks to his neighbor Solange.
Jonathan Messer, SolangeJonathan relaxes in his apartment.
Jonathan MesserJonathan interacts with two lawyers.
Jonathan MesserJonathan meets Wyatt Bose in the bathroom.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseWyatt visits Jonathan while he works late.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan spots a mysterious woman.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan attempts to talk to the woman.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan tries to find Wyatt.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan and Wyatt play tennis.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan and Wyatt talk after the match.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan visits Wyatt's apartment.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseWyatt and Jonathan visit a burlesque club.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan and Wyatt discuss their personal lives and the nature of their needs, leading to a mysterious phone call.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan dances with a woman while Wyatt watches from the table.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt Bose, SJonathan returns to the table and discovers the woman he danced with is a prostitute.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseWyatt and Jonathan ride in a taxi; Wyatt drops Jonathan off at the Rhiga Royal.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan returns to the spot where he first saw S.
Jonathan MesserJonathan begins work at Clancey Investments and asks for access codes.
Jonathan MesserJonathan calls Wyatt from the conference room.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseWyatt and Jonathan have lunch; Wyatt reveals he is going to London.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan receives a mysterious phone call.
Jonathan MesserJonathan receives another call from the woman.
Jonathan MesserJonathan receives instructions to meet at the Plaza.
Jonathan MesserJonathan calls Wyatt to return his phone.
Jonathan MesserJonathan meets the Blonde at the Plaza.
Jonathan Messer, Simone ForesterJonathan and the Blonde have an encounter.
Jonathan Messer, Simone ForesterJonathan tries to find out who the woman was.
Jonathan MesserJonathan speaks to Wyatt on the phone.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BoseJonathan uses Wyatt's phone to call another number.
Jonathan MesserJonathan meets the woman with the British accent.
Jonathan MesserJonathan and the woman have an encounter.
Jonathan MesserJonathan leaves a message for Wyatt.
Jonathan MesserJonathan talks to Solange.
Jonathan Messer, SolangeJonathan encounters S.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S are in a hotel room.
Jonathan Messer, SA bellman delivers newspapers while Jonathan and S are heard talking and laughing inside a room.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S eat, flirt, and discuss the rules of their anonymity.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan wakes up to find S gone and receives a call from Wyatt.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt Bose, SJonathan is distracted at work.
Jonathan MesserJonathan receives a disturbing phone call followed by a call from S.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan meets S and expresses his concern about the phone call.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S have dinner and discuss their relationship.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S share a passionate kiss in the rain.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S are in a hotel room, deciding to wait to have sex.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan goes to get ice and returns to find the room locked.
Jonathan MesserJonathan enters the room to find it empty and blood on the bed, then is knocked unconscious.
Jonathan MesserJonathan wakes up to find the room empty and no blood.
Jonathan MesserJonathan runs to the lobby for help.
Jonathan MesserJonathan returns to the room with security.
Jonathan MesserJonathan is questioned by Detective Russo.
Jonathan Messer, Detective RussoJonathan is interrogated by Detective Russo about the missing woman and the events at the hotel.
Jonathan Messer, Detective RussoJonathan retrieves a spare key and finds the 'Duck On Bike' item in his pocket.
Jonathan MesserJonathan showers, overwhelmed by his situation.
Jonathan MesserJonathan notices a dust mark where his tennis trophy was moved.
Jonathan MesserJonathan searches his files for information.
Jonathan MesserJonathan retrieves emergency money from a film canister.
Jonathan MesserJonathan records a message saying he is ill.
Jonathan MesserJonathan travels to Chinatown.
Jonathan MesserJonathan searches for clues in Chinatown.
Jonathan MesserJonathan asks about the gum wrapper.
Jonathan MesserJonathan receives a call from Detective Russo.
Jonathan Messer, Detective RussoJonathan identifies a body.
Jonathan Messer, Detective Russo, Simone ForesterRusso questions Jonathan about the Hudson Hotel.
Jonathan Messer, Detective RussoJonathan tries to call Wyatt.
Jonathan MesserJonathan tries to find Wyatt Bose at his workplace.
Jonathan MesserJonathan visits the address he believes is Wyatt's.
Jonathan MesserJonathan encounters a man he recognizes as Herr Kleiner.
Jonathan MesserJonathan finds a message on the gum wrapper.
Jonathan MesserJonathan finds a photocopy of Wyatt's ID.
Jonathan MesserJonathan researches Bansky and finds photos of himself.
Jonathan Messer, Detective RussoJonathan realizes his tennis racket is missing.
Jonathan MesserJonathan leaves a message for Wyatt/Bansky.
Jonathan MesserJonathan spots S on the opposite platform.
Jonathan Messer, SJonathan and S have a tense confrontation on a train before she disappears.
Jonathan Messer, SS attempts to buy a train ticket while being hunted.
SS is stalked by Wyatt on the train.
Wyatt Bose, SJonathan makes repeated calls to his office and receives a cryptic response from Wyatt.
Jonathan Messer, Wyatt BosePress pause on the questions and listen. The brokerage firm you're auditing is Clute Nichols. As a standard part of that audit you're temporarily privy to all client accounts as well as access codes required for transactions. At 11 p.m. tonight you're going to skim from those accounts a total of $200 million and transfer that money to an account I've established overseas.
Oh no? In the last few days I've seen a woman I thought might be dead turn up alive and a woman I assumed was alive turn up dead, both at the hands of a guy about whom everything I know is apparently a lie. I've had my building set on fire, my neighbor nearly killed, and my apartment ransacked. So please forgive my language, but it's been one fuck of a week.
I know it seems like I'm holding out on you, but I'm not. It's just - I turned thirty this year, and I made this vow to live only in the present. And it's good, you know? And yes, maybe it's because there are things in my past I don't care to think about - but that's the same for everyone, isn't it?
The body came in late last night, although time of death's still unclear. She was found in a taxi: driver was in a coffee shop on his break, came back to his cab and there she was in the back seat.
So early, Jonathan. We open in one hour. So tell me, you have been out with a lady friend, oui?
On that missing girl of yours. The one whose name began with an "S." Have any luck finding her?
This is Detective Russo, NYPD, badge number 274655. I just need some information from you guys.
They are a little rigid, aren't they? But I think we should obey the 'no names'. It'll be fun!
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