1999
Rosetta, a young woman living in a trailer park with her alcoholic mother, struggles to maintain employment and is eventually fired from a fruit shipping company. She secures a job at a waffle factory, but after a confrontation with her mother, she befriends Riquet, a waffle vendor, whom she later falsely accuses of theft to take his job. Despite achieving steady work, Rosetta's emotional state deteriorates, leading to a thwarted suicide attempt by gas when the propane tank runs out. Overwhelmed by her circumstances, Rosetta breaks down emotionally while attempting to exchange her empty propane tank, with Riquet nearby witnessing her despair.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Rosetta is a young woman struggling with unemployment, family conflict, and physical pain.
Open full beat sheetRosetta is listed as Protagonist. A determined, desperate young woman in her late twenties fighting for job security and a normal life. In the parsed data, Rosetta is connected to 45 scenes, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
45 scenes / 0 dialogue linesUNKNOWN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, UNKNOWN is connected to 20 scenes, 234 dialogue lines, first appearing around scene 1.
20 scenes / 234 dialogue linesRiquet is listed as Supporting. A waffle vendor with a soft demeanor who eventually becomes Rosetta's only friend. In the parsed data, Riquet is connected to 18 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
18 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Boss is listed as Antagonist. Manager of the Waffle Factory, employer of Rosetta and Riquet. In the parsed data, The Boss is connected to 11 scenes, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMother is listed as Supporting. Rosetta's alcoholic, struggling mother living in the same trailer. In the parsed data, Mother is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Manager is listed as Minor. Manager of the trailer park where Rosetta resides. In the parsed data, The Manager is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesOwner is listed as Minor. Proprietor of the second-hand shop. In the parsed data, Owner is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCo-worker is listed as Minor. Rosetta's colleague at the fruit shipping company. In the parsed data, Co-worker is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMan at Office is listed as Minor. Clerk at the unemployment bureau. In the parsed data, Man at Office is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSecurity Guard is listed as Minor. Security personnel at the fruit shipping company. In the parsed data, Security Guard is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRosetta is confronted by her Boss at the fruit shipping company after being fired, leading to a violent struggle.
Rosetta, The Boss, Co-workerRosetta attempts to register as unemployed but is denied because she did not work long enough.
Rosetta, Man at OfficeRosetta attempts to hide in a locker but is forcibly removed by security.
Rosetta, The Boss, Security GuardRosetta haggles with the store owner to sell her clothes.
Rosetta, OwnerRosetta travels home, changing shoes in the woods along the way.
RosettaRosetta buys supplies and unsuccessfully asks the boss for a job.
Rosetta, The Boss, RiquetRosetta arrives at the trailer park and confronts her mother about her drinking and behavior.
Rosetta, Mother, The ManagerRosetta struggles with physical pain and a conflict with her mother over alcohol.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta and her mother fight over a fish given to her mother by an unknown person.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta confronts her mother and a man, then gets into a fight.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta destroys her mother's flowers and goes to the pond to fish.
RosettaRiquet informs Rosetta of a job opening at the waffle factory.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta sells her clothes at a second-hand store and unsuccessfully asks for a job.
Rosetta, OwnerRosetta begins training at the factory and witnesses a conflict between the boss and a fired worker.
Rosetta, The BossRosetta washes her apron in a bucket, attempts to use the water nozzle, and finds it turned off.
RosettaRosetta confronts the Manager at his office, finding her Mother there, and pays the rent to restore water.
Rosetta, Mother, The ManagerRosetta tries to force her Mother to prepare to leave, leading to a physical confrontation and the Mother's escape.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta tracks her Mother through the park, struggles with her, and is pushed into a pond.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta attempts to find Riquet but misses him at the bus stop and walks through the streets.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta tracks down Riquet at his home.
Rosetta, RiquetRiquet shows Rosetta a spare unit he thinks she can afford and gives her a pair of boots.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta and Riquet spend the evening together drinking and eating.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta returns for the boots and asks to stay the night.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta settles in for the night, reciting affirmations to herself.
Rosetta, RiquetRiquet drives Rosetta on his moped toward the factory.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta confronts the Boss about being fired and replaced by his son.
Rosetta, The BossRosetta experiences severe stomach pain while walking in the woods.
RosettaRosetta attempts to soothe her stomach pain using a hair dryer.
RosettaRosetta asks for a job, but is rejected.
RosettaRosetta spies on the Boss as he works.
Rosetta, The BossRosetta walks through an empty street, suffers from physical pain, and continues walking.
RosettaRosetta inquires about work at an office but is rejected because they only hire long-term unemployed.
RosettaRosetta visits Riquet at his waffle wagon; he offers her an opportunity to work, which she deflects.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta boards and exits a bus quickly.
RosettaRosetta confronts the Boss about a potential job, but he remains non-committal.
Rosetta, The BossRosetta is watched by the Manager while fishing; Riquet arrives, leading to a near-drowning accident.
Rosetta, Riquet, The ManagerRosetta eventually rescues Riquet from the pond after initial hesitation.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta joins Riquet at his wagon for coffee and discusses work.
Rosetta, RiquetRiquet proposes an arrangement for Rosetta to work, but she insists on finding a 'real' job.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta wanders the city streets.
RosettaRosetta confronts the Boss about her job and accuses Riquet of theft.
Rosetta, The BossThe Boss and Rosetta travel to the waffle wagon to confront Riquet.
Rosetta, The BossThe Boss fires Riquet and hires Rosetta to take over the wagon.
Rosetta, The Boss, RiquetRosetta is pursued by Riquet through the city streets.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta prepares for her workday at home.
RosettaRosetta operates the waffle wagon and handles customers, including Riquet.
Rosetta, RiquetRosetta travels home through the woods.
RosettaRosetta attempts to assist her intoxicated mother.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta tends to her intoxicated mother, prepares a boiled egg, and performs a suicide attempt by filling the room with gas.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta makes a final phone call to her former boss to quit her job.
Rosetta, The BossRosetta attempts suicide by opening the propane gas, but the tank runs out, forcing her to abandon the plan.
Rosetta, MotherRosetta struggles to exchange her empty propane tank, is harassed by Riquet, and finally breaks down emotionally.
Rosetta, Riquet, The ManagerYour name is Rosetta. My name is Rosetta. You found a job. I found a job. You made a friend. I made a friend. You have a normal life. I have a normal life. You won't be left by the wayside. I won't be left by the wayside. Good night. Good night.
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