Screenplay data
Recently widowed Marian Peterson travels from her South Dakota farm to visit her daughter, Paula, in New York City, where she is immediately unsettled by the urban environment and the presence of a motorcycle gang called the Satan's Disciples. Marian experiences vivid nightmares about the Disciples and struggles to connect with Paula, who dismisses her mother's concerns and suggests she might be hallucinating. Despite Paula's skepticism, Marian befriends Marika, a neighbor, and then boldly approaches the Disciples' clubhouse, where she is surprisingly welcomed by the Head Disciple. Marian organizes a cleaning of the clubhouse, much to the Disciples' delight, and even discusses her visit with Paula's boss, further alienating her daughter. After a final, tense conversation with Paula about her dreams and their strained relationship, Marian packs to leave New York, and the Satan's Disciples arrive to escort her to the airport, solidifying her unexpected bond with the gang.
Save the Cat beat sheet
An elderly Marian travels from South Dakota to New York to visit her daughter Paula and becomes obsessed with the mysterious Satan’s Disciples motorcycle gang across the street.
Open full beat sheetMarian Peterson is listed as Protagonist. A gray-haired woman in her late sixties from South Dakota, recently widowed. In the parsed data, Marian Peterson is connected to 24 scenes, 55 dialogue lines, 55 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
24 scenes / 55 dialogue linesPaula is listed as Supporting. Marian's daughter, lives in New York, works in an office. In the parsed data, Paula is connected to 9 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
9 scenes / 23 dialogue linesDisciple Prospect is listed as Supporting. A small, mean-looking member of the Satan's Disciples with a red bandana. In the parsed data, Disciple Prospect is connected to 7 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
7 scenes / 9 dialogue linesHead Disciple is listed as Supporting. A gentle giant with a long wispy beard and an old man's paunch. In the parsed data, Head Disciple is connected to 4 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 8 dialogue linesMischa is listed as Supporting. A dissolute-looking Russian cabbie in his thirties. In the parsed data, Mischa is connected to 3 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 16 dialogue linesMarika is listed as Supporting. A distraught woman in her twenties, Paula's neighbor. In the parsed data, Marika is connected to 3 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
3 scenes / 9 dialogue linesDon Palmer is listed as Minor. Paula's boss. In the parsed data, Don Palmer is connected to 1 scene, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSteve is listed as Minor. Marian's son, an organic farmer. In the parsed data, Steve is connected to 1 scene, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMarian packs for her trip to New York while Steve prepares to drive her to the airport.
Marian Peterson, SteveMarian arrives in New York and meets a cab driver.
Marian Peterson, MischaMarian and Mischa discuss her destination and her background during the ride.
Marian Peterson, MischaMischa drops Marian off near a roadblock and gives her advice on how to hold her purse.
Marian Peterson, MischaMarian walks down the street, encountering various locals and the Satan's Disciples.
Marian Peterson, Disciple Prospect, Head DisciplePaula greets Marian and they settle into the apartment.
Marian Peterson, PaulaPaula and Marian discuss the neighborhood and the Satan's Disciples.
Marian Peterson, PaulaMarian has a nightmare about the Satan's Disciples.
Marian Peterson, Disciple ProspectMarian finds photos of Paula and feels uncomfortable.
Marian Peterson, PaulaMarian and Paula have a tense conversation about their lives.
Marian Peterson, PaulaMarian dreams of being carried into the clubhouse by the bikers.
Marian Peterson, Disciple ProspectMarian witnesses the Disciples roughing up a teenager and struggles to get back into the building.
Marian Peterson, Disciple ProspectMarika visits the apartment.
Marian Peterson, MarikaMarian and Marika discuss Marika's relationship troubles and Marian's son, Steve.
Marian Peterson, MarikaMarian and Marika watch the Disciples from the window.
Marian Peterson, MarikaMarian approaches the Disciple Prospect to thank him and ask about their activities.
Marian Peterson, Disciple ProspectThe Head Disciple agrees to let Marian inside.
Marian Peterson, Disciple Prospect, Head DiscipleMarian meets the Disciples and organizes a cleaning of the clubhouse.
Marian Peterson, Head DiscipleMarian tells Paula's boss about her visit to the clubhouse.
Marian Peterson, Paula, Don PalmerPaula confronts Marian about her potential hallucinations.
Marian Peterson, PaulaPaula wakes Marian to talk about her dream.
Marian Peterson, PaulaMarian and Paula walk in the park and discuss future travel.
Marian Peterson, PaulaMarian packs to leave and says goodbye to Paula.
Marian Peterson, PaulaThe Disciples arrive to escort Marian to the airport.
Marian Peterson, Disciple Prospect, Head DiscipleAnd there was this number on my phone bill that I didn't recognize. Calls made at three and four in the morning. So, I called the number ... and a woman answered. And I ... I hung up. So, then I followed him. Just like in the movies. And I found out that he has a wife and a little girl living in Brooklyn. We had been going together for almost a year.
My daughter lives right across the street from the Satan's Disciples' clubhouse, and I was so worried about her ... so, I went over and introduced myself. And they were the nicest people.
The, um, other night, I got up to get a glass of water and you were standing by the window talking to daddy. I called out to you, but you didn't answer. You remember?
No, no. Sorry, I can't drive you to door. There's a roadblock on Avenue B ... right there ...
You don't have to worry. She's going to be fine. We're law-abiding citizens just like you.
That poor boy's a crack dealer from Alphabet City. We do not allow his kind on this block.
Excuse me, sir. I just wanted to thank you for helping me get into my building yesterday.
You know, this isn't so bad. It looks like our kids' rooms when they were growing up.
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