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2011

Hanna script

Hanna, a super-soldier raised and trained as an assassin by her former CIA operative father, Erik, activates a beacon to lure out Marissa Wiegler, the agent who murdered her mother. After escaping a CIA black site and befriending a British family, Hanna learns her true origin as part of a super-soldier program and that Erik is not her biological father. Hanna and Erik reunite in Berlin, where he sacrifices himself to allow her to escape Marissa's pursuit, leaving Hanna devastated. Hanna confronts Marissa at the abandoned facility where she was created, kills her to avenge Erik, and then returns to live peacefully in the wilderness.

Writer
Seth Lochead
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0993842
Script date
2011
77Scenes
8Characters
81Pages
8Dialogue samples

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Hanna Save the Cat analysis

Hanna, a genetically engineered young assassin raised in isolation, ventures into the world, faces interrogation and betrayal, and forges unexpected friendships that challenge her understanding of identity and freedom.

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Key characters

Hanna Heller

Hanna Heller is listed as Protagonist. Fourteen years old, long hair, eyes like blue ice, raised in isolation. In the parsed data, Hanna Heller is connected to 52 scenes, 119 dialogue lines, 119 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

52 scenes / 119 dialogue lines

Marissa Wiegler

Marissa Wiegler is listed as Antagonist. Handsome woman in her mid-40s with red hair, high-ranking CIA official. In the parsed data, Marissa Wiegler is connected to 27 scenes, 86 dialogue lines, 91 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.

27 scenes / 86 dialogue lines

Erik Heller

Erik Heller is listed as Father/Mentor. Mid-forties, mammoth build, leathery face, former CIA operative. In the parsed data, Erik Heller is connected to 15 scenes, 48 dialogue lines, 54 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

15 scenes / 48 dialogue lines

Isaac

Isaac is listed as Antagonist. Mercenary working for Marissa. In the parsed data, Isaac is connected to 11 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.

11 scenes / 23 dialogue lines

Klaus Knepfler

Klaus Knepfler is listed as Supporting. Old friend of Erik, caretaker of the Wilhelm Grimm house. In the parsed data, Klaus Knepfler is connected to 10 scenes, 41 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.

10 scenes / 41 dialogue lines

Sophie Lyall

Sophie Lyall is listed as Supporting. Teenager, daughter of the Lyall family, becomes Hanna's friend. In the parsed data, Sophie Lyall is connected to 6 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.

6 scenes / 15 dialogue lines

Miles Lyall

Miles Lyall is listed as Supporting. Eight-year-old brother of Sophie. In the parsed data, Miles Lyall is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.

5 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Joanna Zadek

Joanna Zadek is listed as Deceased. Hanna's mother. In the parsed data, Joanna Zadek is connected to 1 text mention.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. FOREST FLOOR - DAY

    Hanna hunts and kills a reindeer in the forest.

    Hanna Heller
  2. 2. EXT. FOREST FLOOR - LATER

    Hanna field dresses the deer while whispering instructions to herself.

    Hanna Heller
  3. 3. EXT. FOREST FLOOR - LATER

    Erik ambushes Hanna while she is cleaning the deer, leading to a physical fight.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  4. 8. INT. LOG CABIN - EVENING

    Hanna and Erik eat dinner while Erik quizzes her in different languages.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  5. 9. INT. LOG CABIN - NIGHT

    Erik reads to Hanna about blue whales and they discuss music.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  6. 14. INT. Interrogation Room - DAY

    Burton interrogates Hanna while Marissa watches from Langley.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller, Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  7. 15. INT. Camp G Observation Room - DAY

    Lewis monitors the interrogation and reports to Langley.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  8. 16. INT. Langley OBS Room - NIGHT

    Marissa watches Hanna on the monitor.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  9. 17. INT. Hanna's Holding Cell - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna demands to speak to Marissa Wiegler.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  10. 18. INT. Camp G Military Laboratory - DAY

    Doctors analyze Hanna's blood and hair samples.

  11. 19. INT. Hanna's Holding Cell - DAY

    A false Marissa enters the cell to interrogate Hanna.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  12. 20. INT. LOG CABIN - NIGHT

    Erik tests Hanna with a surprise attack; she defends herself with a knife.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  13. 20. INT. Hanna's Holding Cell - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna kills the false Marissa and the guards.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  14. 21. INT. Camp G Military Laboratory - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna infiltrates the lab and kills the doctors.

    Hanna Heller
  15. 22. EXT. Moroccan Desert - DAY

    Hanna escapes through a vent into the desert.

    Hanna Heller
  16. 23. EXT. Moroccan Desert - DAY

    Hanna meets Sophie and Miles Lyall.

    Hanna Heller, Sophie Lyall, Miles Lyall
  17. 24. INT. Moroccan Hotel - EVENING

    Hanna checks into a hotel and struggles with modern appliances.

    Hanna Heller
  18. 25. INT. LOG CABIN - MORNING

    Erik shows Hanna the locator beacon that will alert Marissa Wiegler.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  19. 25. INT. Strip Club, Hamburg - DAY

    Marissa meets Isaacs to discuss Erik Heller.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  20. 26. INT. BAR - NIGHT

    Marissa meets with Isaacs to discuss the status of Hanna Heller and task him with finding her.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  21. 27. EXT. NIGHT MARKET RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Hanna eats with the Lyall family while they discuss their lives and Hanna's background.

    Hanna Heller, Sophie Lyall, Miles Lyall
  22. 28. EXT/INT. BUTCHERS SHOP - NIGHT

    Erik Heller buys goose fat.

    Erik Heller
  23. 29. INT. LOG CABIN - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna activates the beacon.

    Hanna Heller
  24. 29. INT. MOROCCAN HOTEL CORRIDOR - LATER

    The family returns to the hotel; Hanna enters her room.

    Hanna Heller, Sophie Lyall, Miles Lyall
  25. 30. INT. MARISSA'S APARTMENT - EARLY MORNING

    Marissa Wiegler wakes up to the alarm.

    Marissa Wiegler
  26. 30. INT. MOROCCAN HOTEL BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Hanna reads her DNA report and hears music for the first time.

    Hanna Heller
  27. 31. INT. Dance Floor - NIGHT

    Hanna and Feliciano dance and kiss while Isaacs watches; Hanna eventually throws Feliciano to the ground and threatens him before fleeing with Sophie.

    Hanna Heller, Sophie Lyall, Isaac
  28. 32. EXT. CIA HQ - DAY

    Marissa is informed about the signal from Erik Heller.

    Marissa Wiegler
  29. 32. INT. Katrin's Apartment - NIGHT

    Marissa confronts Katrin and kills her after questioning her about Erik Heller.

    Marissa Wiegler
  30. 33. INT. Tent, Spanish Campsite - EARLY DAWN

    Hanna and Sophie discuss their friendship and Hanna's past.

    Hanna Heller, Sophie Lyall, Miles Lyall
  31. 34. INT. VIDEO CONFERENCE ROOM, LANGLEY - DAY

    Marissa orders the team to bring Erik in.

    Marissa Wiegler
  32. 34. INT. Danish Hostel - MORNING

    Erik checks into a hostel and is recognized by the receptionist.

    Erik Heller
  33. 35. INT. LOG CABIN - CONTINUOUS

    Erik and Hanna say goodbye.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  34. 35. EXT. Vesterbrogade Station - DAY

    Erik is pursued by agents at the station and escapes after a fight.

    Erik Heller
  35. 36. INT. Hotel Suite, Copenhagen - NIGHT

    Marissa listens to tapes of Joanna and receives a call from Erik.

    Erik Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  36. 37. EXT. Container Park - NIGHT

    Hanna is pursued by Isaacs and his men through a container park.

    Hanna Heller, Isaac
  37. 38. INT. Holding Cells - DAWN

    Marissa interrogates the family members.

    Marissa Wiegler, Sophie Lyall, Miles Lyall
  38. 39. EXT. Abandoned Amusement Park - DAY

    Hanna arrives at the Wilhelm Grimm house and meets Knepfler.

    Hanna Heller, Klaus Knepfler
  39. 40. INT. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - DAY

    Hanna meets Knepfler, who reveals he is an old friend of her father and provides her with a new identity.

    Hanna Heller, Klaus Knepfler
  40. 41. INT. KITCHEN. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

    Knepfler gives Hanna a new identity and passport while they discuss her mother.

    Hanna Heller, Klaus Knepfler
  41. 42. EXT. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

    Marissa arrives at the house.

    Marissa Wiegler
  42. 43. INT. RECEPTION. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

    Knepfler hides Hanna as Marissa arrives.

    Hanna Heller, Klaus Knepfler
  43. 44. INT. GRANDMA'S ROOM. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna hides under the bed while Marissa and Isaacs search the house.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler, Isaac, Klaus Knepfler
  44. 45. INT. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE/STAIRS - DAY

    Marissa interrogates Knepfler.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac, Klaus Knepfler
  45. 46. INT. HANNA'S HOLDING CELL - UNKNOWN

    Dr. Burton attempts to interview Hanna.

    Hanna Heller
  46. 46. EXT. WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - DAY

    Hanna escapes through a window.

    Hanna Heller
  47. 47. EXT. BERLIN STREET - DAY

    Hanna wanders in shock and finds an internet cafe.

    Hanna Heller
  48. 48. INT. INTERNET CAFE. BERLIN - DAY

    Hanna researches DNA and her mother.

    Hanna Heller
  49. 49. EXT. AMUSEMENT PARK/WILHELM GRIMM'S HOUSE - DAY

    Erik Heller discovers Knepfler's body.

    Erik Heller, Klaus Knepfler
  50. 50. INT. INTERNET CAFE. BERLIN - DAY

    Hanna finds her mother's address.

    Hanna Heller
  51. 51. INT. TAXI. EAST BERLIN SUBURB - DAY

    Hanna travels to the housing project.

    Hanna Heller
  52. 52. INT. GRANDMA'S ROOM. WILHELM'S HOUSE. BERLIN - DAY

    Marissa and Isaacs track Hanna's internet search.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  53. 53. EXT. KATRIN ZADEK'S APARTMENT BLOCK. EAST BERLIN HOUSING PROJECTS - DAY

    Hanna arrives at the apartment block.

    Hanna Heller
  54. 54. INT. HALL. KATRIN ZADEK'S APARTMENT BLOCK - DAY

    Hanna tries to find information about her mother.

    Hanna Heller
  55. 55. EXT/INT. KATRIN ZADEK'S APARTMENT. EAST BERLIN HOUSING PROJECT - DAY

    Hanna breaks into the apartment.

    Hanna Heller
  56. 56. INT. KATRIN ZADEK'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Hanna finds Katrin Zadek's body and meets Erik.

    Hanna Heller, Erik Heller
  57. 57. EXT. ESTATE BUILDINGS - DAY

    Erik distracts the CIA agents.

    Erik Heller
  58. 58. INT. MARISSA'S CAR - DAY

    Marissa spots Erik.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  59. 59. EXT. STREET. EAST BERLIN - DAY

    Erik is cornered by Marissa.

    Erik Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  60. 60. EXT. ESTATE BUILDINGS - DAY

    Hanna hears a gunshot.

    Hanna Heller
  61. 61. EXT. STREET. EAST BERLIN - DAY

    Marissa talks to Erik.

    Marissa Wiegler
  62. 62. EXT. ESTATE BUILDINGS - DAY

    Hanna boards a bus.

    Hanna Heller
  63. 63. EXT. WASTELAND. EAST BERLIN - DAY

    Marissa leaves Erik's body.

    Marissa Wiegler
  64. 64. INT. BUS, EAST BERLIN - DAY

    Hanna decides to go to Galinka.

    Hanna Heller
  65. 65. INT. ESTATE BUILDING. KATRIN ZADEK'S FLAT - DAY

    Marissa decides to close the operation.

    Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  66. 66. INT. POLISH TRAIN - DAY

    Hanna travels to Poland.

    Hanna Heller
  67. 67. EXT. POLISH TRAIN STATION - NIGHT

    Hanna arrives in Ostrovska.

    Hanna Heller
  68. 68. INT. POLISH HOTEL. BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Hanna sees news of Erik's death.

    Hanna Heller
  69. 69. INT. POLISH HOTEL. FOYER/BAR - NIGHT

    Hanna is harassed by a businessman.

    Hanna Heller
  70. 70. EXT. POLISH STREET - NIGHT

    Hanna leaves the hotel.

    Hanna Heller
  71. 71. EXT. POLISH HILL ROAD - NIGHT

    Hanna is left by the taxi driver.

    Hanna Heller
  72. 72. INT. CAR. POLAND. ROAD TO GALINKA - NIGHT

    Marissa picks up Hanna.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  73. 73. INT. CAR - DAY

    Marissa drives Hanna to Galinka while they discuss Hanna's troubles and Marissa feigns maternal concern.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  74. 74. EXT. RURAL ROAD - DAWN

    Marissa drives while watching the sleeping Hanna, nearly crashing the car.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  75. 75. EXT. GALINKA - DAY

    Marissa drops Hanna off at the deserted hamlet of Galinka.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler
  76. 76. INT. TUNNELS / NURSERY / DORMITORY - CONTINUOUS

    Hanna explores the abandoned bunker, experiencing hallucinations of her past before confronting Marissa.

    Hanna Heller, Marissa Wiegler, Isaac
  77. 77. EXT. FOREST, NORTH SWEDEN - MORNING

    Hanna is back at her cabin, living in peace with nature.

    Hanna Heller

Dialogue examples

I can protect you, Hanna. Make sure you walk out of here and keep walking. Grow up and grow old in safety and security. No one need know a thing. But you have to trust me. You can't talk about this with anyone. It's what we call “classified.” If you tell anyone, it'll be dangerous for both of us.

Marissa Wiegler / Scene 76

I live in Leipzig. German city. Population 0.7 Million people. We live at Number 7 Weissingerplatz. I go to school at the Klaus Kohle Gymnasium and my best friends are Rudi Gunter and Clara Schliess. I like literature and sport, in particular tennis and athletics.

Hanna Heller / Scene 23

- only the papers found out he was shagging like loads of other girls so she went and got all successful in her own right and now does a make-over show where she turns right dogs into real babes. I could do you a make-over if you'd like?

Sophie Lyall / Scene 27

It was run by Marissa Wiegler. The science came from the old East Germany. The money from the CIA. The intention was to explore whether small genetic changes could be made to embryos... to improve THEM

Erik Heller / Scene 56

There is an apartment ready for you in the south. Erik will come and the car will take you there today. You will live there now.

Klaus Knepfler / Scene 41

She's beautiful. I wish I had a body like hers. She's really cool too. She's married to a footballer and really loves him -

Sophie Lyall / Scene 27

Reduce capacity for fear. For pity. Increase muscle strength. Heighten senses. Anything that might make a better soldier.

Erik Heller / Scene 56

His name's Klaus Knepfler. He used to send Heller's things from Berlin before the Communists were kicked out of Prague.

Isaac / Scene 44

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