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2022

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Sylvia, a recovering alcoholic, lives a quiet life with her daughter Anna until Saul, a man from her past now suffering from dementia, reappears and begins following her. Initially unnerved, Sylvia eventually confronts Saul, who, despite his memory loss, seems to recognize her, prompting Sylvia to care for him and investigate their shared history. As Sylvia spends more time with Saul, she uncovers old photographs and yearbooks, revealing that Saul was her childhood abuser, a truth her family, including her sister Olivia and mother Samantha, had kept hidden. The revelation forces Sylvia to confront her past trauma and the complicity of her family, leading to a tense confrontation where Anna learns about her grandfather's abuse, while Sylvia finds a fragile peace in acknowledging the truth and caring for Saul in his vulnerable state.

Writer
Michel Franco
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt19864828
Script date
2022
64Scenes
13Characters
10Pages
1Dialogue samples

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Memory Save the Cat analysis

Sylvia, a long-time alcoholic and single mother, alternates between her duties as an AA sponsor, caregiver to her ailing ex-partner Saul, and mother to her daughter Anna.

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Key characters

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 35 scenes, 532 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.

35 scenes / 532 dialogue lines

Sylvia

Sylvia is listed as Protagonist. Slender, fragile looking, sweet smile, baggy clothes, 13 years sober. In the parsed data, Sylvia is connected to 32 scenes, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

32 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Karen

Karen is listed as Sylvia's sponsor. Supportive, motherly figure to Sylvia. In the parsed data, Karen is connected to 23 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.

23 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Anna

Anna is listed as Sylvia's daughter. 13 years old, fresh and confident, aware of every detail. In the parsed data, Anna is connected to 16 scenes, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

16 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Saul Shapiro

Saul Shapiro is listed as Love interest. Suffers from dementia, forgets recent events, accountant. In the parsed data, Saul Shapiro is connected to 9 scenes, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

9 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Olivia

Olivia is listed as Sylvia's sister. Wealthy, lives in a nicer neighborhood, mother of Lucy and Ashley. In the parsed data, Olivia is connected to 7 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Isaac

Isaac is listed as Saul's brother. Accountant, protective of Saul. In the parsed data, Isaac is connected to 5 scenes, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

5 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Robert

Robert is listed as Olivia's husband. Wealthy, disapproving of Sylvia. In the parsed data, Robert is connected to 3 scenes, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Samantha

Samantha is listed as Sylvia and Olivia's mother. Fancy, lives in Miami, strained relationship with Sylvia. In the parsed data, Samantha is connected to 2 scenes, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

2 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Sara

Sara is listed as Isaac's daughter. Student in Boston, cares for her uncle Saul. In the parsed data, Sara is connected to 1 scene, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 52.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Mark

Mark is listed as Olivia's family member. Teases Anna. In the parsed data, Mark is connected to 5 text mentions.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Lucy

Lucy is listed as Olivia's daughter. Young child. In the parsed data, Lucy is connected to 4 text mentions.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Ashley

Ashley is listed as Olivia's daughter. Young child.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. CHURCH HALL (SUNSET PARK) NIGHT

    Sylvia celebrates 13 years of sobriety at an AA meeting with Karen, Emily, and Anna.

    Isaac, Sylvia, Anna

  2. 1. EXT. STREET / SCHOOL

    Sylvia watches Anna at school during recess while Anna navigates social dynamics with her friends. Sylvia receives a phone call regarding her fridge.

    Sylvia, Anna

  3. 1. INT. LUCIEN

    Sylvia and Saul dine at a restaurant where Saul has been before, though he fails to recognize the waitress or recall their usual order.

    Sylvia, Karen

  4. 1. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE - MAIN ROOM

    Sylvia is interrupted while working to be told by Karen that Saul is in the hospital.

    Sylvia, Isaac

  5. 1. SUBWAY STATION

    Saul and Anna ride the subway together appearing happy and complicit.

    Karen, Anna

  6. 2. INT. CHURCH HALL (SUNSET PARK) NIGHT

    Meeting concludes and attendees prepare to leave.

    Isaac, Anna, Sylvia

  7. 2. EXT. BEVERLY ROAD SUBWAY STATION

    Anna and Sylvia arrive in a new neighborhood.

    Sylvia, Anna

  8. 2. INT. LUCIEN

    Saul's card is declined due to a blocked account, likely managed by his brother Isaac, causing tension.

    Sylvia, Karen

  9. 2. INT. HOSPITAL - RECEPTION

    Sylvia attempts to check on Saul but is confronted by an angry Isaac who blames her for Saul's condition.

    Sylvia, Olivia

  10. 2. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Anna brings Saul to Sylvia's apartment, resulting in a passionate reunion between Sylvia and Saul.

    Sylvia, Anna, Karen

  11. 3. EXT. SYLVIA'S NEIGHBORHOOD. NIGHT

    Sylvia and Anna return home in an Uber.

    Sylvia, Anna

  12. 3. EXT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE

    Arrival at Olivia's residence.

    Sylvia, Anna

  13. 3. EXT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE - GARDEN

    The family has a picnic where Anna discusses her mother's past with her grandmother Samantha.

    Anna, Samantha

  14. 3. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Sylvia leaves a voicemail for Saul.

    Sylvia, Karen

  15. 4. INT. SYLVIA' S APARTMENT - KITCHEN. MORNING

    Sylvia prepares dumplings while Anna complains about the broken fridge.

    Sylvia, Anna

  16. 4. INT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE - KITCHEN

    Tensions arise during a kitchen gathering involving Olivia, Sylvia, and the kids.

    Sylvia, Anna, Saul Shapiro

  17. 4. INT. CHURCH HALL

    Sylvia attends an AA meeting but is distracted.

    Sylvia, Isaac

  18. 5. EXT. STREET / SCHOOL (SUNSET PARK). DAY

    Sylvia walks Anna to school.

    Sylvia, Anna

  19. 5. INT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM / TV ROOM

    Olivia gives Sylvia money; they discuss family.

    Sylvia, Saul Shapiro

  20. 5. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN TO BEDROOM

    Anna brings food to Sylvia, who is depressed.

    Sylvia, Anna

  21. 6. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE - HALLWAY / OFFICE ROOM. DAY

    Sylvia arrives at work and greets colleagues.

    Sylvia, Isaac

  22. 6. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT / KITCHEN

    A repair man arrives to fix the fridge.

    Sylvia, Anna

  23. 6. INT. SUBWAY TRAIN / EXT. SAUL'S HOUSE

    Anna travels to Saul's house and investigates.

    Anna

  24. 7. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE - MAIN ROOM. LATER

    Sylvia leads a group exercise.

    Sylvia

  25. 7. INT. SIRICO - ENTRANCE HALL

    Olivia and Sylvia attend a fundraiser.

    Sylvia, Saul Shapiro

  26. 7. EXT. SAUL'S HOUSE

    Anna is granted entry to see Saul by the male nurse.

    Anna

  27. 8. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE - ROOM. LATER

    Sylvia helps a resident get ready for a walk.

    Sylvia

  28. 8. INT. SIRICO'S - BALLROOM

    Sylvia sits alone; Saul begins staring at her.

    Sylvia, Karen, Saul Shapiro

  29. 8. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - HALLWAY

    Anna visits Saul; he is being held against his will and they decide to leave together.

    Anna, Karen

  30. 9. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE - COMMON ROOM. TWO HOURS LATER

    Sylvia asks Karen for a break.

    Sylvia, Isaac

  31. 9. INT. SIRICO'S - BALLROOM

    Saul's behavior unnerves Sylvia, leading her to flee the event.

    Sylvia, Karen, Saul Shapiro, Olivia

  32. 21. EXT. SYLVIA'S NEIGHBORHOOD

    Sylvia walks through her neighborhood with Saul following her.

    Sylvia, Karen

  33. 22. EXT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Sylvia enters her apartment building.

    Sylvia

  34. 23. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - STAIRS / ANNA'S BEDROOM

    Sylvia disables the alarm and spies on Saul from the window.

    Sylvia, Karen

  35. 24. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN

    Sylvia prepares dinner while Anna announces she is going to her room.

    Sylvia, Anna

  36. 25. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - ANNA'S BEDROOM

    Anna notices Saul outside, leading to a tense interaction with Sylvia.

    Sylvia, Anna, Karen

  37. 26. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - KITCHEN

    An anxious Sylvia washes dishes, unable to sleep.

    Sylvia

  38. 31. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - BATHROOM

    Saul takes a bath and avoids his reflection in the mirror.

    Karen, Olivia

  39. 32. EXT. INDUSTRY CITY

    Saul meets with Isaac and Sara, leading to an argument about his missing night.

    Karen, Olivia, Robert

  40. 33. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM

    Sara gives Saul gifts and insists he wears an identification necklace.

    Karen, Robert

  41. 34. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - SYLVIA'S BEDROOM

    Olivia visits Sylvia to discuss the incident with Saul.

    Sylvia, Anna, Saul Shapiro

  42. 35. INT. SYLVIA'S HOUSE - BATHROOM

    Sylvia reflects while showering.

    Sylvia

  43. 36. INT. SYLVIA'S HOUSE - BEDROOM

    Sylvia calls Isaac to request a meeting.

    Sylvia, Olivia

  44. 41. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - STUDY

    Saul researches his past and Ben Goldberg in his school yearbook.

    Karen

  45. 42. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Sara visits Sylvia to ask her to care for Saul during the day.

    Sylvia, Robert

  46. 43. INT. ADULT RESIDENCE

    Sylvia performs her duties at the adult residence in a detached state.

    Sylvia

  47. 44. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Sylvia sits alone in deep thought.

    Sylvia

  48. 45. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT - ANNA'S BEDROOM

    Sylvia invades her daughter's privacy and finds a joint.

    Sylvia

  49. 51. INT. ELECTRONICS STORE

    Sylvia shops for a phone with assistance from a sales clerk.

    Sylvia

  50. 52. INT. OLIVIA'S HOUSE

    Sylvia visits Olivia's home to make peace with Anna, but the visit becomes tense due to inquiries about her alcoholism.

    Sylvia, Anna, Saul Shapiro, Sara

  51. 53. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - KITCHEN

    Sylvia prepares a meal for Saul.

    Sylvia, Karen

  52. 54. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - STUDY

    Sylvia and Saul attempt to watch a film, but Saul struggles with his condition.

    Sylvia, Karen

  53. 55. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE - STUDY

    While Saul sleeps, Sylvia investigates his past through albums.

    Sylvia, Karen

  54. 61. OLIVIA'S HOUSE

    Anna and her grandmother Samantha look at photos of kids; Samantha discusses the past, alleging Sylvia's history of dishonesty and manipulative behavior.

    Anna, Samantha

  55. 62. SAUL'S HOUSE - KITCHEN

    Sylvia finishes kitchen chores with Saul; Isaac arrives and gives Sylvia a key to the house.

    Sylvia, Karen, Olivia

  56. 63. SAUL'S HOUSE

    Sylvia observes Saul and Anna playing a board game while she manages household duties.

    Sylvia, Anna, Karen

  57. 64. EXT. SAUL'S HOUSE

    Olivia arrives to pick up Anna; Sylvia greets her sister.

    Sylvia, Anna, Karen, Saul Shapiro

  58. 65. SAUL'S HOUSE - STUDY

    Sylvia and Saul watch a film; Saul experiences an emotional breakdown, and Sylvia comforts him.

    Sylvia, Karen

  59. 71. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE. KITCHEN

    Isaac informs Saul he has to stay home alone as he couldn't find assistance.

    Olivia, Karen

  60. 72. INT. SAUL'S HOUSE. HALLWAY

    Saul ignores a warning note and leaves the house.

    Karen

  61. 73. INT. UBER

    Saul travels in silence.

    Karen

  62. 91. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Anna confronts Olivia at the door regarding her past silence about their grandfather's abuse.

    Anna, Saul Shapiro

  63. 92. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT. BEDROOM

    Sylvia sleeps through the night.

    Sylvia

  64. 93. INT. SYLVIA'S APARTMENT

    Saul experiences a moment of disorientation due to his dementia.

    Karen

Dialogue examples

Hey... good... yeah. We had a good time... I'm eating outside... No, I don't go to school during recess anymore... I swear I'm not outside. Okay... Listen, could you lend me some money to fix the fridge? It broke again. Okay. See you in a bit.

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