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Luca script analysis

Luca script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Young sea monster Luca yearns to explore the human world despite his family’s warnings. He befriends Alberto and Giulia, learns about friendship and courage through the Portorosso Cup, confronts his fears when exposed in his true form, and ultimately earns acceptance before choosing his own path.

80 Save the Cat fit score 82% analysis confidence / 24 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

75%

Introduces the mysterious sea world and danger when fishermen nearly encounter a sea monster.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 4 / Page 1 / 5% target

80%

Luca’s mother warns him that humans are dangerous, hinting at themes of fear versus friendship.

Because if they catch even a glimpse of you--you think they come around to meet new friends? Huh?...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-3 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

78%

Luca’s daily life is shown as he corrals goatfish and discovers a human object, establishing his curiosity about the surface.

4

Catalyst

Scene 3 / Page 2 / 12% target

77%

Finding the human object sparks Luca’s longing to experience the surface world firsthand.

5

Debate

Scene 5 / Page 2 / 20% target

76%

Luca hesitates but ultimately decides to explore when he meets adventurous Alberto.

6

Break into Two

Scene 6 / Page 2 / 25% target

80%

Luca transforms into a human on the beach, crossing the threshold into the new world.

Hey. Relax. Breathe.
7

B Story

Scenes 11-12 / Pages 3-4 / 30% target

82%

Giulia and her father Massimo welcome the boys, establishing the story of friendship and acceptance.

I am Ercole Visconti, five-time winner of the Portorosso Cup.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 7-14 / Pages 3-7 / 40% target

79%

Luca learns about human culture, collects Vespa gear, and signs up for the Portorosso Cup, enjoying his new life.

That? Just the greatest thing that humans ever made. The Vespa. You sit on it, and it takes...
9

Midpoint

Scene 15 / Pages 7-8 / 50% target

83%

During the race, Luca confidently shouts “Silenzio Bruno,” showing growth and triumph before complications arise.

Okay. Silenzio Bruno! Here we go!
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 17 / Page 8 / 65% target

78%

Parental figures arrive at the treehouse, heightening Luca’s fear of being discovered.

Uh, Alberto? I think I might've seen my parents...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 21 / Page 10 / 75% target

85%

Rain forces Luca and Alberto to revert to sea form mid-race, exposing them and seeming to doom their acceptance.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 22 / Pages 10-11 / 80% target

81%

Luca fears rejection but then the town cheers for him, deepening his emotional journey.

We're not afraid of you!
13

Break into Three

Scene 23 / Page 11 / 85% target

80%

A joint celebration at Massimo’s home unites both worlds, prompting Luca’s final decision.

14

Finale

Scene 24 / Page 12 / 95% target

84%

At the train station, Luca leaves for school while Alberto chooses to stay, resolving their arcs and themes of self-determination.

Sweater if it gets cold?--
15

Final Image

Scene 24 / Page 12 / 99% target

76%

The closing shot of Luca departing by train mirrors the opening’s sense of adventure and change.