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FOE script analysis

FOE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A couple living in isolation on a farm is visited by an outsider, Terrance, who evaluates them for a mysterious “Installation” program. Their relationship is tested as secrets emerge about replacing the husband with a digital version. Betrayal and confrontation lead to a final heartbreaking decision. Hen ultimately leaves alone, reflecting on the cost of their choices.

50 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 82 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Hen’s sorrowful isolation is established as she cries in the shower and collects water.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 7 / 5% target

15%

Terrance remarks on their “fascinating” isolation, suggesting the theme of human connection vs. loneliness.

Do you ever get a little...antsy? All alone out here, just the two of you? It's so...quiet.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-5 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

10%

We learn about Hen and Junior’s daily life on the farm before Terrance arrives.

4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / 12% target

10%

Terrance arrives unexpectedly to assess them for the Installation program.

5

Debate

Scenes 7-12 / 20% target

12%

Junior and Hen wrestle with Terrance’s presence and its implications for their relationship.

6

Break into Two

Scene 16 / 25% target

12%

Hen leaves the farm to explore life beyond, marking their departure from the familiar world.

7

B Story

Scene 37 / 30% target

10%

A wedding flashback underscores the emotional stakes of Hen and Junior’s relationship.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 42-46 / 40% target

12%

They explore the landscape, share intimate moments, and experience joy away from the farm.

9

Midpoint

Scene 50 / 50% target

15%

Junior is attacked and dragged away at a burning barn, a dramatic reversal.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 51-52 / 65% target

14%

Terrance reveals the plan to replace Junior with a digital copy, heightening the threat.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 55 / 75% target

13%

Junior’s horrifying hallucination of Terrance signals his lowest point.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 61 / 80% target

12%

Junior struggles emotionally under Terrance’s invasive bracelet examination.

13

Break into Three

Scene 63 / 85% target

12%

Hen and Junior share a tender promise, galvanizing Junior to fight back.

14

Finale

Scenes 75-76 / 95% target

14%

Junior confronts his replacement and the truth emerges in a tense reunion.

15

Final Image

Scene 82 / 99% target

10%

Hen alone on the plane, reflecting on their lost life together.