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LAST CHANCE HARVEY script analysis

LAST CHANCE HARVEY script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Harvey Shine, a down‐on‐his‐luck composer, travels to London for his daughter’s wedding only to be unceremoniously fired and stranded at Heathrow. There he meets Kate, a lonely statistics officer, and embarks on an impromptu London odyssey that shakes both of their lives. Through chance encounters and shared confidences, Harvey rediscovers hope and the possibility of reconnecting with his daughter, while Kate finds courage to embrace change.

85 Save the Cat fit score 75% analysis confidence / 79 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Introduces Harvey alone at the piano, highlighting his isolation and professional obsession.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 2 / 5% target

75%

Johnnie warns Harvey about his waning chances, foreshadowing the theme of seizing opportunities.

They don't want to hear it, Harvey.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-8 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

70%

Establishes Harvey’s career crisis and Kate’s routine life as a postal statistics officer preparing for her mother’s and daughter’s concerns.

4

Catalyst

Scene 21 / Page 11 / 12% target

85%

Harvey is abruptly fired by Marvin at Heathrow, upending his purpose and stranding him in London.

We're letting you go.
5

Debate

Scenes 22-23 / Pages 11-12 / 20% target

70%

Harvey hesitates after closing his booth, debating whether to retreat or take a risk by engaging with Kate.

6

Break into Two

Scene 23 / Page 12 / 25% target

80%

Harvey meets Kate at Chez Gerard and introduces himself, launching them into an unexpected partnership.

I'm Harvey. Harvey Shine.
7

B Story

Scene 23 / Page 12 / 30% target

75%

The romantic subplot ignites as Harvey and Kate share personal stories over drinks.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 32-40 / Pages 17-20 / 40% target

80%

Montage and walks along the South Bank show their growing connection and playful exploration of London.

9

Midpoint

Scene 40 / Page 20 / 50% target

85%

At dusk by the river, Harvey admits losing his daughter, raising the emotional stakes from lighthearted banter to real vulnerability.

I don't know. Somewhere along the way I lost her. I lost my family. I just woke up...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 65-69 / Pages 32-33 / 65% target

80%

Harvey collapses with arrhythmia and Kate, unaware, continues her routine, as external pressures and health issues close in.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 70 / Page 34 / 75% target

80%

Kate leaves the Somerset house, believing Harvey won’t come, and Harvey is still incapacitated.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 75-76 / Pages 35-36 / 80% target

75%

Harvey frantically calls to reach Kate and laments over the phone booths at Heathrow, questioning whether he lost his chance.

13

Break into Three

Scene 77 / Page 36 / 85% target

85%

Determined, Harvey returns to Heathrow to find Kate, signifying his resolve to fight for this relationship.

Excuse me, I'm looking for a Kate. Kate Walker.
14

Finale

Scene 79 / Page 38 / 95% target

80%

Harvey and Kate reunite on the South Bank, confront their fears, and commit to each other’s worlds.

Yeah. Kate, I just wanted to apologise and explain...
15

Final Image

Scene 79 / Page 38 / 99% target

75%

Mirroring the opening, they stand together in London, transformed by their connection and new hope.