2015
Twelve-year-old Jake moves to Brooklyn after his grandfather's death, inheriting an apartment above a dress shop where he befriends Tony, the owner's son, over their shared acting dreams. Their friendship is strained when Jake's family attempts to evict Tony's mother from the shop, escalating into a bitter dispute over the lease and will. Despite the boys' protest of silence, Leonor is forced to close Casa de Moda, and Tony's father arrives, adding to the family's financial and emotional turmoil. Years later, Jake and Tony reconcile at the Brooklyn Museum, reflecting on their enduring friendship amidst their families' unresolved past.
Save the Cat beat sheet
After Jake’s grandfather dies, Jake and his neighbor Tony form a friendship that bridges their feuding families.
Open full beat sheetJacob Jardine is listed as Protagonist. 12-year-old boy, pale, slender, artistic, shy, and sensitive. In the parsed data, Jacob Jardine is connected to 44 scenes, 65 dialogue lines, 65 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
44 scenes / 65 dialogue linesAntonio Calvelli is listed as Jake's Friend. 13-year-old boy, charismatic, aspiring actor. In the parsed data, Antonio Calvelli is connected to 36 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
36 scenes / 20 dialogue linesBrian Jardine is listed as Jake's Father. Struggling actor, Brooklyn-based. In the parsed data, Brian Jardine is connected to 30 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
30 scenes / 43 dialogue linesLeonor Calvelli is listed as Tony's Mother. Owner of Casa de Moda, early 50s, resilient. In the parsed data, Leonor Calvelli is connected to 22 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
22 scenes / 4 dialogue linesKathy Jardine is listed as Jake's Mother. Psychotherapist. In the parsed data, Kathy Jardine is connected to 18 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
18 scenes / 7 dialogue linesPilar is listed as Nanny. Filipino woman in her 50s, caretaker for Jake. In the parsed data, Pilar is connected to 5 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 10 dialogue linesAudrey is listed as Brian's Sister. Co-owner of the Jardine property. In the parsed data, Audrey is connected to 5 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesStu Gershman is listed as Family Friend. Old friend of Max Jardine. In the parsed data, Stu Gershman is connected to 3 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 7 dialogue linesNick Calvelli is listed as Tony's Father. Works for Doctors Without Borders, travels frequently. In the parsed data, Nick Calvelli is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 52.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMr. Plummer is listed as Teacher. Authoritative 7th-grade teacher. In the parsed data, Mr. Plummer is connected to 1 scene, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 10 dialogue linesStudents are misbehaving in the absence of their teacher, Mr. Plummer, who returns and reprimands them, specifically targeting Jake for his drawing.
Jacob Jardine, Mr. PlummerPilar picks up Jake from school.
Jacob Jardine, PilarPilar tells Jake that his grandfather Max is sick.
Jacob Jardine, PilarJake works on a drawing.
Jacob JardineJake receives a phone call from Stu Gershman, who reveals that his grandfather has died.
Jacob Jardine, Pilar, Stu GershmanLeonor Calvelli closes her store and calls for her son Antonio.
Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliThe Jardine family arrives at the house; Jake meets Tony.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliA reception is held for the deceased grandfather.
Brian Jardine, AudreyKathy and Pilar prepare food.
Pilar, Kathy JardineJake talks to Stu Gershman; Leonor arrives with a cake.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Leonor Calvelli, Stu GershmanBrian cries alone after taking out the trash.
Brian JardineBrian auditions for a role.
Brian JardineBrian talks to his agent, Roger.
Brian JardineThe family unpacks in their new apartment.
Pilar, Kathy JardineKathy visits Leonor at the store.
Kathy Jardine, Leonor CalvelliKathy tries on a dress.
Kathy Jardine, Leonor CalvelliKathy and Leonor check on the boys playing video games.
Jacob Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliBrian talks to Jake about dinner.
Jacob Jardine, Brian JardineJake confronts Brian about his missing drawings.
Jacob Jardine, Brian JardineBrian and Audrey grill while Jake, Tony, and Liam play soccer.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, AudreyTony and Jake run down the hall.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliTony and Jake ask Leonor for permission for Tony to stay for dinner at the Jardines.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliBrian and Leonor discuss Tony staying for dinner and future business talks.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor Calvelli, AudreyThe families have dinner together.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, AudreyThe boys race down the stairs.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake and Tony head out.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliThe boys travel through the street.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliTony and Jake negotiate a discount for acting classes with Linda.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake and Tony participate in an acting class.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliThe acting students hang out in the park.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake enters the store looking for Tony, but Leonor tells him Tony is busy helping her.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliJake finds Tony in the office working on numbers; Tony has a bruise from a fight.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian rehearses a scene for a play; the director gives him feedback on his performance.
Brian JardineBrian arrives to meet Leonor to discuss the store lease.
Brian Jardine, Leonor CalvelliBrian and Leonor argue over the store lease and their relationship with Max Jardine.
Brian Jardine, Leonor CalvelliBrian returns home upset after his meeting with Leonor.
Brian Jardine, Kathy JardineBrian enters Jake's room and harshly tells Tony to leave.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian takes a shower to calm down.
Brian JardineJake and Tony get permission from Kathy to go to Tony's house.
Jacob Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio CalvelliLeonor refuses to let Jake come inside, causing tension.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliJake and Tony discuss the conflict between their parents and decide to stop talking to them.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian tries to get information from Jake about the store, but Jake remains silent.
Jacob Jardine, Brian JardineKathy and Brian discuss the store lease and Jake's art during dinner.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy JardineKathy visits Leonor to try and resolve the conflict.
Kathy Jardine, Leonor CalvelliKathy and Leonor argue about the store and their respective lives.
Kathy Jardine, Leonor CalvelliTony talks to Julia about acting and her past.
Antonio CalvelliJake and Tony talk about girls and their interests.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliTony plays a video game until Leonor informs him his father has arrived.
Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliNick Calvelli visits, but Tony remains silent and distant.
Antonio Calvelli, Leonor Calvelli, Nick CalvelliTension rises during dinner as Nick and Leonor argue about her store and finances.
Antonio Calvelli, Leonor Calvelli, Nick CalvelliNick tells Tony about his new mission in Kinshasa and encourages him.
Antonio Calvelli, Nick CalvelliAudrey and Brian discuss the eviction of Leonor.
Brian Jardine, AudreyTony tries to ask Julia to the beach, but she rejects him.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake and Tony ride the subway home in silence.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian notices a 'Help Wanted' sign in Leonor's window.
Brian JardineBrian and Kathy discuss the store and the upcoming eviction.
Brian Jardine, Kathy JardineJake draws in his room.
Jacob JardineBrian performs in 'The Seagull' on opening night.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian lashes out at Jake and Tony after the play.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian visits Leonor at the store.
Brian Jardine, Leonor CalvelliLeonor and Brian discuss the store and their fathers.
Brian Jardine, Leonor CalvelliLeonor's lawyer informs her she must leave the store.
Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliTony and Leonor visit Brian to talk to Jake.
Brian Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliKathy treats Jake's injuries while Brian discusses the importance of balance in artistic pursuits.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy JardineJake proposes a solution to save the store.
Jacob Jardine, Brian Jardine, Kathy Jardine, Antonio Calvelli, Leonor CalvelliKathy cries outside Jake's room; Brian comforts her.
Brian Jardine, Kathy JardineJake plays video games to drown out his parents' sounds.
Jacob JardineJake, now older, sketches in the museum.
Jacob JardineJake spots Tony in the museum.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake follows Tony through the museum.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliJake loses track of Tony.
Jacob JardineJake and Tony reunite and catch up.
Jacob Jardine, Antonio CalvelliBrian picks up Jake after a rollerblading accident.
Jacob Jardine, Brian JardineNo. During high school, she got into a really good conservatory, and I ran into her a couple of times after that, and she was always about to get this, or about to get that. But each time, her arm would be in a sling, or she would be on crutches. She would have a pulled ligament. Or a stress fracture in her back. The last time I saw her, I ran into her on the subway, it was clear she hadn't danced for years. She was fat. You would have never imagined that she was the same girl.
Quiet!! I said quiet, everybody! This is not a playroom. It's not an art studio. Much less a disco, Ms. Neves. It's a classroom. It is my classroom, and I asked you to be quiet. A simple request, and you showed me you don't know how to behave yourselves. Was I talking to the walls? Amanda, please collect everybody's homework, and bring them to me.
You think talking is going to solve all your problems, don't you? You think you can use some of your psychology class tricks and just wash away the dirt here? That dirt is my sweat, sweetie. It's my life. It's not going to be that easy.
Oh well. I'm calling because... I'm very sorry to hear about your grandfather, Jacob. Max and I knew each other for so long, we met when we were about your age. You must be - what, ten now?
I'm here with a friend from Congo. Let's go find him. He's teaching me French, and I help him with his English - he says "bitchful", like... "This sculpture is so `bitchful'".
Dad, would you mind if I play one of my video games? I know it's Tuesday, and I know I should do something more productive with my time, but I'm kind of tired.
Dad, would you mind if I play one of my video games? I know it's Tuesday, and I know I should do something more productive with my time, but I'm kind of tired.
Truth is, if he's really serious about applying to LaGuardia, he's going to need to start preparing a serious portfolio, no?
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