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IN BRUGES script analysis

IN BRUGES script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Two hitmen, Ray and Ken, hide out in Bruges after a botched job. Ray struggles with guilt over killing a child while Ken navigates threats from their boss. As they explore the city’s beauty and darkness, tensions rise leading to a final confrontation.

65 Save the Cat fit score 70% analysis confidence / 30 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

65%

Ray’s voiceover over the night streets establishes mood and setting immediately.

After I killed them I dropped the gun in the Thames, washed the residue off my hands in...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

70%

Ray’s dismissive line about Bruges hints at themes of perception and redemption.

Bruges is a shithole.
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 10% target

60%

Ray and Ken’s city stroll introduces characters and their dynamic.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 1 / 12% target

55%

Ken’s admiration of the hotel signals a temporary respite before conflict escalates.

5

Debate

Scenes 5-6 / Page 1 / 20% target

65%

Ray and Ken argue and Ray reacts badly to reminders of the child’s murder.

Well, y'know, I wasn't the one who killed the little kid, Ray.
6

Break into Two

Scenes 7-8 / Page 1 / 25% target

60%

They leave their room for a canal tour, moving from inner turmoil to external adventure.

7

B Story

Scene 9 / Page 1 / 30% target

60%

Their conversation about old buildings deepens Ray’s guilt and introduces moral stakes.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 10-12 / Page 1 / 40% target

60%

They explore bars and film sets, showcasing Bruges’ charm and the duo’s camaraderie.

9

Midpoint

Scenes 13-15 / Page 1 / 50% target

65%

Ken receives Harry’s message, raising stakes and splitting their perspectives.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 16-20 / Page 1 / 65% target

65%

Flashbacks and guilt deepen, while Ken and Ray’s bond strains under looming threats.

11

All Is Lost

Scenes 21-23 / Page 1 / 75% target

60%

Ken prepares to climb the bell tower, underscoring impending violence.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 24 / Page 1 / 80% target

60%

Ken ascending alone reflects isolation and internal conflict.

13

Break into Three

Scenes 25-26 / Page 1 / 85% target

65%

Ken arms himself (Yuri’s house) and Rick readies to say goodbye, setting up resolution.

14

Finale

Scenes 27-29 / Page 1 / 95% target

70%

Ken confronts Ray in the park but hesitates, climaxing their moral choices.

15

Final Image

Scene 30 / Page 1 / 99% target

75%

Ray’s confession at the critical moment mirrors the opening’s tone and resolves the arc.

Ken! I killed a little boy...!