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SEXUAL LIFE script

Lorna, a young woman, quits her job and has a detached sexual encounter with photographer Todd, leaving a birthday gift in his car. Todd's girlfriend, Sarah, finds the gift and questions their relationship, leading to a discussion about intimacy and their lack of connection. Sarah, an architect, ends her affair with her married colleague Josh, but they later have sex at a construction site, leaving Josh with a hickey. Josh attempts to cover the hickey and reconnects with his wife, Gwen, by revisiting the site of their first date and having an intimate encounter in their car.

Writer
Ken Kwapis
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0376874
Script date
08/03
70Scenes
9Characters
59Pages
8Dialogue samples

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SEXUAL LIFE Save the Cat analysis

Lorna’s life unravels when her phone is destroyed and she quits her job, leading her into a series of transactional sexual encounters.

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Key characters

David

David is listed as Musician / Hotel Desk Clerk. Violinist, hotel employee. In the parsed data, David is connected to 20 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.

20 scenes / 43 dialogue lines

Lorna

Lorna is listed as Protagonist. A slender girl of nineteen, slender, with blood red toenails. In the parsed data, Lorna is connected to 19 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 47 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

19 scenes / 43 dialogue lines

Todd

Todd is listed as Photographer. Late twenties, unshaven, by turns cocky and nervous. In the parsed data, Todd is connected to 18 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

18 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Gwen

Gwen is listed as Josh's wife. Late 30s, refined, patrician beauty. In the parsed data, Gwen is connected to 18 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.

18 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Sarah

Sarah is listed as Todd's girlfriend. Twenty-five, cute, brainy, articulate, and hopelessly insecure. In the parsed data, Sarah is connected to 15 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

15 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Josh

Josh is listed as Architect. Early 40s, well-heeled, micro-manager. In the parsed data, Josh is connected to 15 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

15 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Rosalie

Rosalie is listed as Bride. 22, spunky, mercurial. In the parsed data, Rosalie is connected to 14 scenes, 51 dialogue lines, 51 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.

14 scenes / 51 dialogue lines

Jerry

Jerry is listed as Groom. Sturdy good looks, deputy mayor's son. In the parsed data, Jerry is connected to 12 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.

12 scenes / 24 dialogue lines

Terri

Terri is listed as Lorna's roommate. A little older than Lorna, cute but a little dangerous. In the parsed data, Terri is connected to 7 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

7 scenes / 21 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. LORNA'S APARTMENT BEDROOM - DAY

    Lorna wakes up alone and realizes her roommate Terri has already left for work.

    Lorna
  2. 2. INT. LORNA'S KITCHEN - DAY

    Lorna feeds her cat Arthur and talks to him about Terri.

    Lorna
  3. 3. EXT. STREET - DAY

    Lorna trips while walking to the bus stop and her phone is destroyed by a truck.

    Lorna
  4. 4. INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

    Lorna meets Terri at a coffee shop, receives a birthday gift, and tells her she is quitting her job.

    Lorna, Terri
  5. 5. INT. TODD'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Lorna arrives for an appointment with Todd, a photographer.

    Lorna, Todd
  6. 6. INT. TODD'S BATHROOM - DAY

    Lorna prepares for the encounter.

    Lorna
  7. 7. INT. TODD'S BEDROOM - DAY

    Lorna and Todd have sex.

    Lorna, Todd
  8. 8. INT. TODD'S KITCHEN - DAY

    Lorna calls to quit her job while Todd listens.

    Lorna, Todd
  9. 9. INT. TODD'S CAR - DAY

    Todd drives Lorna to a hotel; she leaves her gift behind.

    Lorna, Todd
  10. 10. INT. PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY

    Todd discusses his encounter with his colleague Phil.

    Todd
  11. 11. EXT. MOVIE THEATER - NIGHT

    Todd and Sarah find the movie sold out.

    Todd, Sarah
  12. 12. INT. TODD'S CAR - NIGHT

    Sarah finds the gift Lorna left in Todd's car.

    Todd, Sarah
  13. 13. INT. SARAH'S APARTMENT BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Todd and Sarah prepare to have sex.

    Todd, Sarah
  14. 14. INT. SARAH'S HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Sarah hops down the hallway in pain due to a foot spasm while Todd watches.

    Sarah, Todd
  15. 15. INT. SARAH'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Todd and Sarah attempt to make love, but the thin walls and lack of connection cause tension.

    Sarah, Todd
  16. 16. INT. SARAH'S BEDROOM - LATER - NIGHT

    Sarah and Todd discuss the myth of fireworks in sex and the importance of things beyond physical intimacy.

    Sarah, Todd
  17. 17. INT. SARAH'S BEDROOM - STILL LATER - NIGHT

    Todd falls asleep while Sarah touches herself.

    Sarah, Todd
  18. 18. EXT. SARAH'S GRANDPARENTS HOUSE - DAY

    Sarah visits her grandmother and discusses her love life.

    Sarah
  19. 19. INT. JOSH'S OFFICE - DAY

    Sarah and Josh discuss their professional relationship and decide to end their affair.

    Josh, Sarah
  20. 20. EXT. OFFICE BUILDING - DAY

    Sarah and Todd eat lunch and discuss their lack of chemistry.

    Sarah, Todd
  21. 21. INT. UNFINISHED HOUSE - DAY

    Josh and Sarah meet at a construction site and end up having sex.

    Josh, Sarah
  22. 22. INT. UNFINISHED HOUSE - DAY

    Post-coital discussion between Josh and Sarah.

    Josh, Sarah
  23. 23. EXT. HOUSE - DAY

    Josh discovers a hickey on his neck.

    Josh, Sarah
  24. 24. INT. TODD'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Sarah visits Todd and brings him pickles.

    Todd, Sarah
  25. 25. INT. PHARMACY - NIGHT

    Josh buys concealer to cover his hickey.

    Josh
  26. 26. INT. JOSH'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Josh returns home to his wife Gwen.

    Josh, Gwen
  27. 27. INT. OFFICE BUILDING - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen attend a cocktail party at Josh's firm where they encounter Sarah and her new boyfriend Todd.

    Josh, Gwen, Sarah, Todd
  28. 28. INT. OFFICE BUILDING - THE BAR - NIGHT

    Josh and Todd have a private conversation at the bar about Sarah and relationships.

    Josh, Todd
  29. 29. INT. JOSH'S CAR - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen drive home, but Josh decides to take a detour.

    Josh, Gwen
  30. 30. EXT. CHINESE RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen arrive at the site of their first date.

    Josh, Gwen
  31. 31. INT. CHINESE RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen attempt to reconnect over fortune cookies.

    Josh, Gwen
  32. 32. EXT. CHINESE RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen roleplay as strangers before leaving.

    Josh, Gwen
  33. 33. INT. JOSH'S CAR - NIGHT

    Josh and Gwen have an intimate encounter in the car.

    Josh, Gwen
  34. 34. INT. GWEN'S HOUSE - DAY

    Gwen discusses her marriage and suspicions with her mother, Joanne.

    Gwen, David
  35. 35. INT. GWEN'S BATHROOM - DAY

    Gwen and Josh have a brief, mundane interaction.

    Gwen, Josh
  36. 36. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY

    Gwen checks into a hotel under a pseudonym.

    Gwen, David
  37. 37. INT. HOTEL RESTAURANT - DAY

    Gwen meets David for lunch and learns he is gay.

    Gwen, David
  38. 38. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY

    Gwen decides to keep the hotel room and encounters the desk clerk.

    Gwen, David
  39. 39. INT. HOTEL ELEVATOR - DAY

    Gwen and the desk clerk ride the elevator in silence.

    Gwen, David
  40. 40. INT. HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY

    The desk clerk leads Gwen to the room.

    Gwen, David
  41. 41. INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY

    Gwen and the desk clerk have a brief, detached sexual encounter.

    Gwen, David
  42. 42. INT. HOTEL HALLWAY - DAY

    Gwen and the desk clerk leave the room.

    Gwen, David
  43. 43. INT. HOTEL ELEVATOR - DAY

    Gwen learns the desk clerk's name is David.

    Gwen, David
  44. 44. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY

    Gwen leaves the hotel, leaving David behind.

    Gwen, David
  45. 45. INT. HOTEL FRONT DESK - DAY

    David is confronted by Rosalie at the front desk.

    David, Rosalie
  46. 46. INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY

    Rosalie confronts David at the hotel desk, asking him to talk privately. David dismisses her after handling hotel calls.

    David, Rosalie
  47. 47. INT. EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM - DAY

    The Hotel Manager confronts David about his behavior with guests.

    David, Josh
  48. 48. INT. MUSIC CONSERVATORY - DAY

    David rehearses with a string quartet.

    David
  49. 49. INT. CONSERVATORY HALLWAY - DAY

    Rosalie intercepts David to demand he attend her wedding.

    David, Rosalie
  50. 50. INT. APARTMENT - DAY

    Rosalie and Jerry meet with their wedding planner.

    Rosalie, Jerry
  51. 51. INT. APARTMENT KITCHEN - DAY

    Rosalie admits to Jerry that she uninvited David.

    Rosalie, Jerry
  52. 52. INT. DAVID'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

    Rosalie visits David at his apartment.

    David, Rosalie
  53. 53. INT. DAVID'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    David and Rosalie have sex.

    David, Rosalie
  54. 54. INT. DAVID'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Post-coital moment.

    David, Rosalie
  55. 55. INT. ROSALIE'S CAR - NIGHT

    Rosalie drives home, praying.

    Rosalie
  56. 56. INT. ROSALIE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Rosalie returns home to Jerry.

    Rosalie, Jerry
  57. 57. INT. PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - DAY

    Jerry and Rosalie pose for wedding photos.

    Jerry, Rosalie, Todd
  58. 58. INT. CHURCH - NIGHT

    Jerry and Rosalie rehearse their wedding.

    Jerry, Rosalie
  59. 59. INT. TOBACCO SHOP - DAY

    Jerry's father buys cigars for the bachelor party.

    Jerry
  60. 60. INT. TOWNHOUSE - NIGHT

    Bachelor party.

    Jerry
  61. 61. INT. TOWNHOUSE BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Jerry meets Lorna.

    Jerry, Lorna
  62. 62. INT. TOWNHOUSE BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Lorna tends to Jerry's hand.

    Jerry, Lorna
  63. 63. INT. TOWNHOUSE BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Jerry and Lorna talk about his life.

    Jerry, Lorna
  64. 64. INT. TOWNHOUSE BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Lorna convinces Jerry to leave his life behind and escape through the window.

    Lorna, Terri, Jerry
  65. 65. INT. COFFEE SHOP - NIGHT

    Lorna discovers Jerry's wedding announcement in a newspaper.

    Lorna, David
  66. 66. INT. LORNA'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Terri and Lorna discuss the wedding clipping.

    Lorna, Terri
  67. 67. EXT. STREET / CATHEDRAL - DAY

    Lorna and Terri arrive at the cathedral to see the wedding.

    Lorna, Terri
  68. 68. INT. CATHEDRAL VESTIBULE - DAY

    Lorna encounters Todd the photographer.

    Lorna, Terri, Todd
  69. 69. INT. CATHEDRAL - DAY

    Lorna and Terri watch the wedding ceremony.

    Lorna, Terri, Jerry, Rosalie
  70. 70. EXT. STREET - DAY

    Lorna and Terri discuss their lives and future.

    Lorna, Terri

Dialogue examples

Hey, it's Lorna...I'm clocking out for the last time...No, I'm not done for the day, I'm done...Wait, I don't think you heard me...Well, just give it to one of the other girls. Give it to Terri...I don't care if he's an important client, I told you I'm...Well, you'll just have to cancel it, won't you?...I don't care what it pays, it's not my fuckin'--

Lorna / Scene 8

If I go down those stairs...it will only lead to one place...right back here...the two of us...a short, brilliant moment...one more to add to the gallery...then, empty-handed again, with nothing to show for it but an emotional hangover...I'm not going to open this door... Discipline... Like the man said, don't fuck the guests...

David / Scene 52

The reason I won't just leave you alone is not because I'm "confused." My feelings are perfectly clear. I know you find it incomprehensible that I can love Jerry and love you. And that one love has nothing to do with the other. But it's true.

Rosalie / Scene 60

We dated a few times, and to be honest, I was on the fence about Sarah. I liked her, but I didn't think we were in a good groove. Then, a couple weeks ago, her grandmother died. Things changed.

Todd / Scene 28

You want to bring your girlfriend here on your day off? That's a different story. I'll even give you the corporate rate on a room. Just don't do it while you're on the clock. You hear me?

Josh / Scene 47

I can't do this forever, Terri. Look... Crow's feet! I'm nineteen! Crow's feet! I know I keep talking about it, but this time I'm going to do it. In fact, I did it. This is my last day.

Lorna / Scene 4

It's not too far a drop to the lawn. You have gas in your car? Then, go. It's the first day of the rest of your life...Go. I promise you, this opportunity will not come around twice.

Lorna / Scene 64

I hear you. For instance, it takes a certain discipline to know that when you're working at the hotel, when you're on the clock... you shouldn't fuck the guests.

Josh / Scene 47

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