2012
After nineteen years of imprisonment, Jean Valjean breaks parole to become an honest man, constantly pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. Valjean rescues the orphaned Cosette, raising her as his own while evading Javert and becoming entangled in the tragic lives of Fantine and the cruel Thenardiers. Years later, in Paris, Valjean becomes involved in a student uprising, saving Marius's life and confronting Javert, who, unable to reconcile his rigid beliefs with Valjean's mercy, commits suicide. Valjean confesses his past to Marius, who marries Cosette, and Valjean dies peacefully, reunited in spirit with Fantine and other loved ones.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Jean Valjean’s journey begins with his release from prison and his struggle to redefine himself.
Open full beat sheetJean Valjean is listed as Protagonist. A former convict who seeks redemption after nineteen years of imprisonment. In the parsed data, Jean Valjean is connected to 50 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
50 scenes / 39 dialogue linesJavert is listed as Antagonist. A rigid, uncompromising police inspector obsessed with capturing Valjean. In the parsed data, Javert is connected to 21 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 11 dialogue linesCosette is listed as Supporting. Fantine's daughter, later adopted by Valjean. In the parsed data, Cosette is connected to 20 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
20 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMarius Pontmercy is listed as Supporting. A young student revolutionary who falls in love with Cosette. In the parsed data, Marius Pontmercy is connected to 19 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 54.
19 scenes / 2 dialogue linesFantine is listed as Supporting. A tragic figure, mother of Cosette, forced into prostitution to support her child. In the parsed data, Fantine is connected to 13 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
13 scenes / 6 dialogue linesEnjolras is listed as Supporting. The charismatic leader of the student revolutionaries. In the parsed data, Enjolras is connected to 11 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
11 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMadame Thenardier is listed as Antagonist. Thenardier's wife, equally corrupt and cruel. In the parsed data, Madame Thenardier is connected to 11 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
11 scenes / 3 dialogue linesThenardier is listed as Antagonist. A corrupt, greedy innkeeper and petty criminal. In the parsed data, Thenardier is connected to 10 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
10 scenes / 4 dialogue linesEponine is listed as Supporting. The daughter of the Thenardiers, secretly in love with Marius. In the parsed data, Eponine is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 60.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGavroche is listed as Supporting. A street urchin who participates in the revolution. In the parsed data, Gavroche is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 58.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBishop of Digne is listed as Supporting. A kind, religious man who shows mercy to Valjean. In the parsed data, Bishop of Digne is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesConvicts haul a damaged ship ashore under the supervision of Javert. Valjean displays his strength and is released on parole.
Jean Valjean, JavertValjean experiences his first moments of freedom and contemplates his future.
Jean ValjeanValjean is denied work by an overseer due to his status as a former convict.
Jean ValjeanValjean arrives at the village of Digne.
Jean ValjeanValjean enters Digne and registers his arrival.
Jean ValjeanValjean is refused service at an inn because of his yellow paper.
Jean ValjeanValjean is refused entry to the local jail.
Jean ValjeanValjean collapses in a churchyard and is found by the Bishop.
Jean Valjean, Bishop of DigneThe Bishop feeds Valjean and offers him a bed.
Jean Valjean, Bishop of DigneValjean is brought back by police, but the Bishop claims he gave him the silver.
Jean Valjean, Bishop of DigneValjean experiences a spiritual crisis and decides to change his life.
Jean ValjeanValjean destroys his yellow passport.
Jean ValjeanJavert arrives in Montreuil-sur-Mer.
JavertValjean, now the Mayor, intervenes in a fight at his factory and sees Javert.
Jean Valjean, JavertValjean intervenes in a fight between factory women and Fantine, only to be shaken by the sight of Javert.
Jean Valjean, Javert, FantineThe factory women turn on Fantine, revealing her secret child.
FantineThe Foreman fires Fantine.
FantineJavert introduces himself to Valjean, expressing suspicion.
Jean Valjean, JavertValjean saves a worker from a crushed cart, confirming Javert's suspicions.
Jean Valjean, JavertFantine arrives at the harbour.
FantineFantine sells her locket and hair to pay for her daughter.
FantineFantine sells her teeth.
FantineFantine is forced into prostitution.
FantineFantine begins her life as a prostitute.
FantineFantine sings of her lost dreams.
FantineValjean rescues Fantine from arrest.
Jean Valjean, Javert, FantineValjean contemplates his identity and the moral dilemma of letting an innocent man be condemned in his place.
Jean ValjeanJavert receives news that he has arrested the wrong man.
JavertValjean prepares to leave, struggling with the idea of concealing his past.
Jean ValjeanJavert confesses his mistake to Valjean.
Jean Valjean, JavertValjean travels by carriage, questioning his path.
Jean ValjeanValjean arrives at the courtroom to reveal his true identity.
Jean ValjeanValjean confesses his identity to the court.
Jean ValjeanValjean discovers Fantine's situation and Thenardier's greed.
Jean Valjean, FantineFantine dies after entrusting Cosette to Valjean, followed by a confrontation with Javert.
Jean Valjean, Javert, FantineJavert searches for Valjean; Valjean watches from hiding.
Jean Valjean, JavertIntroduction to the Frost Fair and the Thenardiers' inn.
Cosette, Eponine, Thenardier, Madame ThenardierCosette sings of her life; Madame Thenardier scolds her.
Cosette, Madame ThenardierThenardier and his gang sing about their criminal activities.
Thenardier, Madame ThenardierValjean finds Cosette in the woods.
Jean Valjean, CosetteValjean negotiates with the Thenardiers to take Cosette.
Jean Valjean, Cosette, Thenardier, Madame ThenardierValjean and Cosette depart.
Jean Valjean, CosetteValjean pays the Thenardiers for Cosette and leaves with her.
Jean Valjean, Thenardier, Madame Thenardier, CosetteValjean and Cosette depart in a cab.
Jean Valjean, CosetteJavert arrives at the inn looking for Cosette.
Thenardier, Madame Thenardier, JavertValjean reflects on his new life with Cosette while traveling to Paris.
Jean Valjean, CosetteValjean and Cosette climb over a wall.
Jean Valjean, CosetteValjean and Cosette walk through the streets.
Jean Valjean, CosetteValjean spots Javert by the river.
Jean Valjean, Cosette, JavertValjean and Cosette are pursued by Javert.
Jean Valjean, Cosette, JavertValjean and Cosette escape over a wall into a cloister.
Jean Valjean, Cosette, JavertValjean meets Fauchelevent and finds sanctuary.
Jean Valjean, CosetteCosette reflects on her life and love for Marius; Valjean visits her, expressing his protective, lonely nature.
Jean Valjean, CosetteMarius and Eponine arrive at the garden; Marius meets Cosette, and they declare their love.
Cosette, Marius Pontmercy, EponineThenardier and his gang attempt to rob Valjean's house but are interrupted by Eponine.
Eponine, Thenardier, Madame Thenardier, Enjolras, GavrocheStudents and citizens build a barricade, raid shops for weapons, and prepare for the army's arrival.
Enjolras, Thenardier, Madame Thenardier, Gavroche, Javert, Marius PontmercyThe barricade is completed and the rebels sing of revolution.
Enjolras, Madame ThenardierEponine visits Marius at the barricade; Javert is exposed as a spy by Gavroche.
Marius Pontmercy, Eponine, Javert, Enjolras, GavrocheThe army attacks the barricade; Father Mabeuf is killed; Eponine is wounded saving Marius.
Enjolras, Marius Pontmercy, Eponine, GavrocheEponine dies in Marius's arms.
Marius Pontmercy, Eponine, EnjolrasGavroche delivers a letter to Valjean.
Jean Valjean, GavrocheValjean reads the letter and decides to save Marius.
Jean ValjeanValjean arrives at the barricade and is accepted as a volunteer.
Jean Valjean, Javert, Enjolras, Marius PontmercyValjean prays for Marius's safety.
Jean Valjean, Marius PontmercyThe final assault begins; Gavroche is killed; the barricade falls.
Enjolras, Gavroche, Jean Valjean, Marius PontmercyValjean rescues Marius from the soldiers.
Jean Valjean, Marius PontmercyThe students are defeated by soldiers; Enjolras and Grantaire die.
Enjolras, GavrocheEnjolras falls from the window; Javert arrives.
Javert, EnjolrasValjean escapes into a sewer; Javert follows.
Jean Valjean, Javert, Marius PontmercyValjean encounters Thenardier in the sewers.
Jean Valjean, Marius Pontmercy, ThenardierValjean confronts Javert; Javert lets him go and commits suicide.
Jean Valjean, Javert, Marius PontmercyMarius recovers and reunites with his grandfather.
Marius PontmercyMarius mourns his friends.
Marius PontmercyMarius and Cosette reunite.
Cosette, Marius PontmercyValjean confesses his past to Marius.
Jean Valjean, Marius PontmercyThenardier attempts to blackmail Marius.
Marius Pontmercy, Thenardier, Madame ThenardierValjean dies and is reunited with his loved ones in spirit.
Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Marius PontmercyValjean passes away, reunited with the spirits of the Bishop, Fantine, and Eponine, while Cosette mourns him.
Jean Valjean, Cosette, Bishop of Digne, Fantine, EponineSixteen years later, a massive revolutionary march takes place in Paris, joined by ghosts of the past.
Marius Pontmercy, Cosette, Enjolras, Fantine, Eponine, GavrocheDo you hear the people sing Lost in the valley of the night? It is the music of a people Who are climbing to the light For the wretched of the earth There is a flame that never dies Even the darkest night will end And the sun will rise.
Freedom at last - How strange the taste! Never forget the years - the waste, Nor forgive them for what they've done. They are the guilty - Everyone! The day begins And now lets see What this new world Will do for me!
Yes, it's true there's a child And the child is my daughter And her father abandoned us, Leaving us flat. Now she lives with an innkeeper man and his wife And I pay for the child. What's the matter with that?
Can this be true? I don't believe what I see! A man your age To be as strong as you are! A memory stirs... You make me think of a man From years ago A man who broke his parole.. He disappeared.
There is wine here to revive you. There is bread to make you strong. There's a bed to rest till morning - Rest from pain, and rest from wrong.
Monsieur le Mayor I have a crime to declare! I have disgraced The uniform that I wear. I've done you wrong, Let no forgiveness be shown.
Monsieur le Mayor I have a crime to declare! I have disgraced The uniform that I wear. I've done you wrong, Let no forgiveness be shown.
One thing more! One small doubt! There are treacherous people about! No offence! Please reflect! Your intentions may not be correct!
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