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MOONLIGHT script analysis

MOONLIGHT script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Chiron, a shy Black boy in Miami, navigates a rough upbringing marked by bullying and a neglectful mother. He finds refuge with Juan and Teresa, who offer him care and a sense of identity. As he grows, he confronts his sexuality and the violence of his environment. Years later, he reconnects with Kevin to face his past and embrace who he has become.

10 Save the Cat fit score 10% analysis confidence / 71 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Introduces Juan’s drug dealing on 58th Terrace, establishing the gritty world Chiron inhabits.

Business good. Everybody cleaned out, it's in the cut if you want it.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 8 / 5% target

10%

Teresa’s line about speaking when ready hints at Chiron’s journey toward self‐expression.

That's alright, baby. You talk when you ready.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-7 / 10% target

20%

Chiron is bullied and then rescued by Juan, Teresa provides a safe haven, establishing characters and stakes.

4

Catalyst

Scene evidence pending / 12% target

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Not identifiable from provided scenes.

5

Debate

Scene evidence pending / 20% target

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6

Break into Two

Scene evidence pending / 25% target

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7

B Story

Scene evidence pending / 30% target

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8

Fun and Games

Scene evidence pending / 40% target

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Midpoint

Scene evidence pending / 50% target

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10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene evidence pending / 65% target

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All Is Lost

Scene evidence pending / 75% target

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12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene evidence pending / 80% target

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13

Break into Three

Scene evidence pending / 85% target

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Finale

Scene evidence pending / 95% target

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Final Image

Scene evidence pending / 99% target

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