1992
John LeTour, a drug dealer, reflects on his life and reconnects with his former lover, Marianne Jost, who is also struggling with addiction. After Marianne's mother dies, Marianne falls to her death from a building, leading John to suspect foul play. Believing Marianne was murdered, John acquires a gun and confronts Tis, a drug connection he suspects, ultimately shooting and killing him. LeTour is imprisoned for Tis's murder, and Ann visits him, offering a continued connection despite his incarceration.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Light Sleeper follows drug courier John LeTour as he navigates his empty life, rekindles a past relationship, and confronts the consequences of his world.
Open full beat sheetJohn LeTour is listed as Drug Dealer. Forty, well-groomed, former model/doorman/cab driver. Anxious, lonely, observant, former drug user, currently a D.D. trying to transition out of the trade. In the parsed data, John LeTour is connected to 21 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
21 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMarianne Jost is listed as Former Lover. Thirty-five, stylish, short hair. Former drug associate of LeTour. In the parsed data, Marianne Jost is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAnn is listed as Employer/Mentor. Forty-four, striking, former drug business operator for fifteen years. Mentor to LeTour. In the parsed data, Ann is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTis is listed as Connection. Thirty-five, Swiss, dealer of Ecstasy. In the parsed data, Tis is connected to 4 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBill Guidone is listed as Detective. Homicide detective investigating the Park murder. In the parsed data, Bill Guidone is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 13.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEddie is listed as Client. Thirty-two, former associate, currently deep in a drug jag. In the parsed data, Eddie is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRandi Jost is listed as Sister. Thirty, younger sister of Marianne Jost. In the parsed data, Randi Jost is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRobert is listed as Co-runner. Fifty, gay, hip, worn. John's co-worker in the drug trade. In the parsed data, Robert is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesUNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 1 scene, 8 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 8 dialogue linesJealous is listed as Intermediary. Twenty-five-year-old drug intermediary. In the parsed data, Jealous is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 4.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesManuel is listed as Associate. Thirtyish, contact at the Jump-Offs drug spot. In the parsed data, Manuel is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTeresa Aronow is listed as Psychic. Fortyish, professional psychic based in the West Village. In the parsed data, Teresa Aronow is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJohn LeTour conducts drug deliveries while reflecting on his life in his diary.
John LeTourLeTour returns to Ann's apartment to report on his deliveries and drop off cash.
John LeTour, Ann, RobertLeTour writes in his diary, reflecting on fate and his current life.
John LeTourLeTour meets Jealous to exchange money and drugs.
John LeTour, JealousLeTour and Robert prepare drug 'bindels' while Ann handles business.
John LeTour, Ann, RobertLeTour tries to talk Eddie down from a drug-fueled crisis.
John LeTour, EddieLeTour encounters Marianne Jost while driving.
John LeTour, Marianne JostLeTour seeks guidance from a professional psychic.
John LeTour, Teresa AronowLeTour visits Tis and meets Marianne's family.
John LeTour, Marianne Jost, Tis, Randi JostLeTour and Marianne argue about the past.
John LeTour, Marianne JostLeTour and Ann have lunch; Ann expresses concern about John's future.
John LeTour, AnnLeTour and Marianne reconcile momentarily through intimacy.
John LeTour, Marianne JostLeTour visits Tis and identifies a potential undercover officer.
John LeTour, Tis, Bill GuidoneLeTour is harassed by Detective Guidone.
John LeTour, Bill GuidoneLeTour attempts to pay respects at Marianne's mother's wake.
John LeTour, Marianne Jost, Randi JostLeTour intervenes in Eddie's collapse.
John LeTour, EddieLeTour meets Tis; Marianne appears in the background.
John LeTour, Marianne Jost, TisMarianne falls to her death.
John LeTour, Marianne JostLeTour acquires a gun.
John LeTour, ManuelThe confrontation with Tis.
John LeTour, Ann, TisLeTour and Ann reunite during a prison visit.
John LeTour, AnnLabor Day weekend. Some time for a sanitation strike. Everybody crazy to stock up. They decide to score at the last minute and want it now.
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