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QUANTUM PROJECT script

Physicist Paul Pentcho's particle accelerator experiment unleashes a mysterious voice and poltergeist activity, leading him to Mia, a woman from his visions, with whom he shares an intimate connection. Paul discusses the nature of reality with his father, Alexander, and receives cryptic advice from a street preacher after experiencing a quantum reality shift on the San Pedro wharf. A confrontation between Paul and Mia at Alexander's house escalates into a highway chase involving Mia and Will. Mia experiences a reality shift while driving, culminating in a car crash that profoundly connects her and Paul, intertwining their destinies through quantum events.

Writer
UNKNOWN
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0239860
Script date
UNKNOWN
57Scenes
8Characters
17Pages
8Dialogue samples

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QUANTUM PROJECT Save the Cat analysis

Quantum Project follows scientist Pentcho as he experiments with particle acceleration, triggering visions and reality shifts that draw him into a quantum mystery.

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Key characters

PAUL PENTCHO

PAUL PENTCHO is listed as PHYSICIST. TWENTY-NINE, ATHLETIC, OWLISHLY HANDSOME. In the parsed data, PAUL PENTCHO is connected to 50 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

50 scenes / 23 dialogue lines

MIA

MIA is listed as LOVE INTEREST. WIDE-SET BROWN EYES. In the parsed data, MIA is connected to 15 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

15 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

WILL

WILL is listed as MIA'S COMPANION. 30'S. In the parsed data, WILL is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER is listed as PENTCHO'S FATHER. OLDER MAN, WILD WHITE EINSTEIN HAIR. In the parsed data, ALEXANDER is connected to 8 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 43.

8 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

ARLETTE

ARLETTE is listed as ASSISTANT. 50'S, SWISS. In the parsed data, ARLETTE is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

JACQUE

JACQUE is listed as LAB TECHNICIAN. ITALIAN ACCENT. In the parsed data, JACQUE is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

GUIDE

GUIDE is listed as LAB GUIDE. SWISS-ACCENTED. In the parsed data, GUIDE is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

MAGIC MAN

MAGIC MAN is listed as STREET PREACHER. MAD HATTER HAT, FOUND ITEM CLOTHING. In the parsed data, MAGIC MAN is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 49.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. BIOCHEMICAL LANDSCAPE - UNKNOWN

    A visual representation of neurons firing and an image being processed within a human brain.

  2. 2. EXT. THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT - DAY

    Close up on eyes reflecting a computer screen.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  3. 3. INT. ATOMIC LABORATORIES - DAY

    Pentcho is working at his computer when Arlette approaches him.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ARLETTE
  4. 4. INT. THE LABORATORIES - DAY

    Pentcho and Arlette walk through the facility, passing a tour group, and board a capsule to the particle accelerator.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ARLETTE, JACQUE, GUIDE
  5. 5. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN FIELD - DAY

    Pentcho experiences a mental visualization of his research and a memory of a woman.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  6. 6. INT. THE CAPSULE CONSOLE - SAME TIME

    Pentcho initiates the particle accelerator sequence.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  7. 7. INT. PARTICLE ACCELERATOR - DAY

    The particle collision occurs, and Pentcho hears a mysterious voice.

    PAUL PENTCHO, JACQUE
  8. 8. INT. AIRPLANE - DAY

    Pentcho is on a plane, lost in thought.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  9. 9. INT. THE BRAIN FIELD - DAY

    Pentcho's mind replays recent events.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ARLETTE
  10. 10. INT. THE AIRPLANE - DAY

    Pentcho observes his drink glass moving on the tray table.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  11. 11. EXT. SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DAY

    Pentcho lands.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  12. 12. INT. A RED VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE - DAY

    Pentcho drives while distracted.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  13. 13. INT. FLASHBACK - AIRPLANE - DAY

    Pentcho recalls the glass moving on the plane.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  14. 14. INT/EXT. THE BEETLE - DAY

    Pentcho crashes his car.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  15. 15. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN - DAY

    Pentcho's mind is overloaded.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  16. 16. EXT. THE FREEWAY ACCIDENT SITE - DAY

    Will confronts Pentcho after the crash.

    PAUL PENTCHO, WILL
  17. 17. EXT. THE FREEWAY SITE - DAY

    Pentcho waits for a tow truck.

    PAUL PENTCHO, WILL
  18. 18. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN - DAY

    Pentcho has a vision of a couple making love.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  19. 19. EXT. THE FREEWAY ACCIDENT SITE - DAY

    Mia appears at the accident site.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA, WILL
  20. 20. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN - DAY

    Pentcho recalls Mia.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  21. 21. EXT. THE FREEWAY ACCIDENT SITE - DAY

    Pentcho and Mia talk.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA, WILL
  22. 22. EXT. ADVENTURE WILDERNESS STORE - DAY

    Will leaves the scene.

    WILL
  23. 23. EXT. HEADING TO XANADU - DAY

    Pentcho and Mia drive to a mansion.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  24. 24. EXT/INT. XANADU - NIGHT

    They enter the mansion.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  25. 25. INT. XANADU - DAY

    They prepare to climb the scaffolding.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  26. 26. INT. A HIGHER SCAFFOLDING - DAY

    They climb and reveal a fresco.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  27. 27. INT. XANADU - DAY

    They talk while resting.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA
  28. 28. EXT. CITY STREET - EARLY MORNING

    Pentcho is dropped off.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  29. 29. EXT. THE BAY AREA - DAY

    Storm clouds gather.

  30. 30. EXT. THE BERKELEY HILLS - DAY

    Pentcho arrives at his cottage.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  31. 31. INT. PENTCHO'S COTTAGE - DAY

    Pentcho works at his computer.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  32. 32. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN - NIGHT

    Pentcho sees his father.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER
  33. 33. EXT. THE SKY - DAY

    Lightning strikes the car.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  34. 34. INT. THE AIRPLANE - NIGHT

    Pentcho is on a plane.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  35. 35. EXT. LAX - NIGHT

    Plane lands.

  36. 36. EXT. CAR RENTAL FACILITY - NIGHT

    Pentcho rents a car.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  37. 37. EXT. THE 110 FREEWAY - NIGHT

    Pentcho drives.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  38. 38. EXT. SAN PEDRO/HOUSE - NIGHT

    Pentcho arrives at his father's house.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  39. 39. INT. THE BRAIN FIELD - NIGHT

    Pentcho sees his father.

    ALEXANDER
  40. 40. EXT. HOUSE - NIGHT

    Police arrive.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  41. 41. INT. THE HOUSE - NIGHT

    Pentcho enters and finds his father.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER
  42. 42. INT. BAR AREA - NIGHT

    Pentcho and Alexander talk.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER
  43. 43. INT. ALEXANDER'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Pentcho and Alexander discuss the nature of reality and memory.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER
  44. 45. EXT. SAN PEDRO WHARF - NIGHT

    Pentcho encounters an old woman on the wharf who speaks cryptically.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  45. 46. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN - NIGHT

    Pentcho processes mathematical formulas regarding reality.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  46. 47. EXT. THE WHARF - NIGHT

    Pentcho experiences a quantum reality shift and the disappearance of the wharf.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  47. 48. INT. THE BRAIN FIELD - NIGHT

    The brain field is blank and flatlined.

  48. 49. EXT. THE WHARF - NIGHT

    The Magic Man approaches Pentcho.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MAGIC MAN
  49. 50. EXT. ALEXANDER'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Pentcho returns home and cleanses himself.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  50. 53. INT. FRONT HALL - NIGHT

    Alexander brings Mia to the house.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER, MIA
  51. 54. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Pentcho and Mia have a final confrontation.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER, MIA
  52. 55. EXT. ALEXANDER'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Pentcho chases after Mia.

    PAUL PENTCHO, ALEXANDER, MIA, WILL
  53. 56. INT. DURANGO - NIGHT

    Mia and Will drive on the highway.

    MIA, WILL
  54. 57. INT. BEETLE - NIGHT

    Pentcho drives in pursuit.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  55. 58. INT. PENTCHO'S BRAIN FIELD - NIGHT

    Pentcho's internal monologue on interconnectedness.

    PAUL PENTCHO
  56. 59. INT. DURANGO - NIGHT

    Mia experiences a reality shift while driving.

    MIA, WILL
  57. 60. INT. DURANGO - NIGHT

    A car crash leads to a final connection between Pentcho and Mia.

    PAUL PENTCHO, MIA, WILL

Dialogue examples

You know those people who won't be photographed because they're afraid you're stealing their souls...? I came to take back my picture. The one I keep leaving with you.

MIA / Scene 54

I know what I want. I let go, and a second later you materialized at the door. You see? Mia. I can create reality. I can choose to love you with all my heart.

PAUL PENTCHO / Scene 54

We've been kidding ourselves, Pauly. Until you look for it, it doesn't even exist.

ALEXANDER / Scene 43

Uncle, hey... Can you feel it, uncle? Can you feel it right down to your bones?!

MAGIC MAN / Scene 49

Two hundred feet below us is the world's largest particle accelerator...

GUIDE / Scene 4

What the hell were you thinking? What? I want to know! WHAT?!!

WILL / Scene 16

I didn't want to leave things the way we did. Not this time.

MIA / Scene 54

You would have a son with me... and his name would be Hope.

PAUL PENTCHO / Scene 45

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