2003
Depressed writer Miles takes his engaged friend Jack on a wine country road trip, hoping to relax while Jack seeks a final fling, leading to immediate conflict. Their misadventures involve new romantic interests, Miles's deteriorating emotional state over his ex-wife and rejected novel, and a drunken hit-and-run. The trip culminates in a desperate break-in for Jack's wallet, followed by Miles attending Jack's wedding and drinking his prized wine alone. Months later, Miles, having received a message from Maya about his manuscript, travels to her apartment, knocking on her door for a hopeful future.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Miles, a struggling writer and wine enthusiast, embarks on a weekend trip through California’s wine country with his old friend Jack.
Open full beat sheetMiles Raymond is listed as Protagonist. A depressed, struggling novelist and English teacher, recently divorced. In the parsed data, Miles Raymond is connected to 113 scenes, 218 dialogue lines, 218 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
113 scenes / 218 dialogue linesJack Lopate is listed as Supporting. Miles's best friend, a former actor about to get married. In the parsed data, Jack Lopate is connected to 69 scenes, 212 dialogue lines, 212 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
69 scenes / 212 dialogue linesMaya is listed as Supporting. A waitress at the Hitching Post who shares Miles's interest in wine. In the parsed data, Maya is connected to 27 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 55 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
27 scenes / 39 dialogue linesStephanie is listed as Supporting. A wine pourer at Kalyra Winery. In the parsed data, Stephanie is connected to 17 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
17 scenes / 9 dialogue linesCammi is listed as Minor. A woman Jack has an affair with. In the parsed data, Cammi is connected to 4 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 97.
4 scenes / 17 dialogue linesVictoria is listed as Minor. Miles's ex-wife. In the parsed data, Victoria is connected to 2 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
2 scenes / 11 dialogue linesMike Erganian is listed as Minor. Christine's father. In the parsed data, Mike Erganian is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
2 scenes / 5 dialogue linesChristine Erganian is listed as Supporting. Jack's bride-to-be. In the parsed data, Christine Erganian is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMrs. Erganian is listed as Minor. Christine's mother. In the parsed data, Mrs. Erganian is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPhyllis Raymond is listed as Supporting. Miles's mother. In the parsed data, Phyllis Raymond is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMiles is woken up by a worker asking him to move his car.
Miles RaymondMiles moves his car.
Miles RaymondMiles falls asleep in his car.
Miles RaymondMiles realizes he is late and rushes to get ready.
Miles RaymondMiles stops for coffee.
Miles RaymondMiles arrives at the Erganian house to pick up Jack.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Christine Erganian, Mike Erganian, Mrs. ErganianMiles and Jack drive away and discuss the book and the trip.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack takes a call from Christine while Miles pumps gas.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Christine ErganianMiles and Jack visit Miles's mother for her birthday.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Phyllis RaymondMiles wakes Jack up the next morning.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack eat breakfast.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack leave Miles's house while a woman sleeps on the sofa.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack have breakfast and discuss Jack's plan to get Miles laid.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack drive through the Santa Barbara area.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack discuss wine and the upcoming trip.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack calls Christine while Miles waits to taste wine.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles teaches Jack how to taste wine with Chris the pourer.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieMiles and Jack check into the Windmill Inn.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack walk to dinner and discuss Jack's marriage.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack meet Gary the bartender and drink wine.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack discuss Maya, the waitress.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, MayaMaya joins Miles and Jack for a drink.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, MayaJack confronts Miles about his interaction with Maya.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack continues to pressure Miles about Maya.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack and Miles argue about Jack's behavior with a waitress and Miles's prostate health.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack discuss their plans for the wine tour and Jack's desire to get laid.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, MayaMiles and Jack taste wine and discuss tannins and oak.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack reveals that Victoria has remarried, causing Miles to have an emotional breakdown.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack meet Stephanie, a wine pourer.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieJack prepares for the evening while Miles watches golf.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack have dinner with Maya and Stephanie.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieMiles returns to the table after a phone call with Victoria, slips, and has a tense conversation with Jack about his behavior.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieJack and Miles drive to Stephanie's house.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack and Miles arrive at Stephanie's house; Jack gives Miles a condom.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateThe group gathers; Miles and Maya go to the kitchen.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieMiles and Maya discuss wine and their personal lives.
Miles Raymond, MayaMiles and Maya talk about their lives and the novel.
Miles Raymond, MayaMiles tries to sober up.
Miles RaymondMiles and Maya share an awkward kiss.
Miles Raymond, MayaMiles gives Maya his manuscript.
Miles Raymond, MayaJack returns from his night with Stephanie; Miles is hungover.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack leaves with Stephanie; Miles is left alone.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieMiles trims his toenails and begins a solitary day.
Miles RaymondMiles trims his toenails while music plays.
Miles RaymondMiles gets coffee and looks at tourist pamphlets.
Miles RaymondMiles grades papers in the jacuzzi while kids play nearby.
Miles RaymondMiles flosses, brushes his teeth, and checks his messages.
Miles RaymondMiles eats alone at a restaurant.
Miles RaymondMiles hits golf balls to release frustration.
Miles RaymondMiles hits a dog while driving.
Miles RaymondMiles searches for the dog he hit.
Miles RaymondMiles sees two children watching him and drives away.
Miles RaymondMiles finds Jack with Stephanie.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieMiles and Jack argue about Jack's affair.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieThe group goes bowling.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieThe group parts ways.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, StephanieMiles buys supplies.
Miles RaymondMiles drinks and falls asleep.
Miles RaymondMiles visits the bar looking for Maya.
Miles RaymondMiles drinks alone.
Miles RaymondMiles leaves the bar.
Miles RaymondJack wakes Miles up to go golfing.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateMiles and Jack play golf and argue.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateJack gets a call from Stephanie.
Miles Raymond, Jack LopateThe group meets up.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieMiles and Maya talk.
Miles Raymond, MayaThe group visits the mission.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieThe group has a picnic.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieThe group attends a wine lecture.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieThe group sneaks into the winemaking room.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieThe group drinks and hangs out.
Miles Raymond, Jack Lopate, Maya, StephanieMiles and Maya kiss.
Miles Raymond, MayaMaya wakes Miles up.
Miles Raymond, MayaMaya wakes up and finds Miles sleeping in her bed.
Maya, Miles RaymondMiles and Maya shop at a farmers' market.
Maya, Miles RaymondMiles and Maya have breakfast and discuss the upcoming weekend.
Miles Raymond, MayaMaya confronts Miles about his deception regarding the rehearsal dinner.
Maya, Miles RaymondMiles drives Maya home while discussing Jack's behavior.
Miles Raymond, MayaMiles drops Maya off and tries to explain his feelings.
Miles Raymond, MayaMiles arrives at the motel.
Miles RaymondIt's Miles. Listen, I don't know if you even care, but I had to call and tell you again how much I enjoyed our time together and how sorry I am things turned out the way they did. I think you're great, Maya -- always have. From the first time you waited on me. And while I'm at it, I guess you should know that my book is not getting published. I thought this one had a chance, but I was wrong. Again. Don't bother reading it -- you've got better things to do. So you see I'm not much of a writer. I'm not anything really. The only real talent I seem to have is for disappointing people and now you know that firsthand. We're leaving in the morning, and I want you to know that I take with me wonderful memories of you. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
Give me a break, will you? I just called to find out about the salmon -- for our wedding -- to be more involved, like you said -- and all you want to do is get into it about last night and, okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't call. You're totally right. I know, but I'm trying to make this the best wedding I can with the best wine we can find. Don't I get any credit for that? Okay. Look, I've got to go. I'm out here in the parking lot, and Miles is waiting for me...
I think it's really lovely, Miles. You're so good with words. Who cares if it's not getting published? There are so many beautiful and painful things about it. Did you really go through all that? It must have been awfully hard. And the sister character -- Jesus, what a wreck. But I have to say I was really confused by the ending. Did the father finally commit suicide, or what? It's driving me crazy. And the title.
You fucking bastard! Lying piece of shit! You're getting married on Saturday? What was all that shit you said to me?
It's all in the wrist. You know, you look really familiar. You from around here? Where'd you go to high school?
And what about Stephanie? She's a woman -- with a kid. A single mom. What do you think she's looking for? Huh?
In love? Twenty-four hours with some wine-pourer chick and you think you're in love? And give up everything?
She gets off in an hour, so I think I'm just going to have a drink and then... make sure she gets home safe.
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