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SING STREET script analysis

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Conor Lawlor is transferred to a tough Dublin school, where bullying and family strife lead him to form a makeshift band. He meets Raphina, who becomes his muse as they navigate creative expression and adolescent angst. After a public triumph at the school disco, personal crises force Conor to make a life-changing choice. Ultimately, he and Raphina set sail for a new beginning together.

70 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 100 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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Introduces Conor at his new, imposing school and his outsider status.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 27 / Page 27 / 5% target

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Raphina tells Conor, “Your problem is that you’re not happy being sad,” stating the film’s emotional theme.

Your problem is that you’re not happy being sad. That’s what love is, Cosmo.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-4 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

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We see Conor’s family under financial strain, his transfer to Synge Street, and his first encounters with bullying.

4

Catalyst

Scene 8 / Page 8 / 12% target

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Barry Bray physically attacks Conor, setting off his decision to fight back.

You should’ve just danced.
5

Debate

Scene 11 / Page 11 / 20% target

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Conor, sporting two black eyes, hesitates but decides he needs to form a band.

We need to form a band...
6

Break into Two

Scenes 12-15 / Pages 12-15 / 25% target

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Conor and Darren recruit Eamon and others, fully entering the world of their new band.

7

B Story

Scenes 16-17 / Pages 16-17 / 30% target

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Conor delivers a demo cassette to Raphina and begins their romantic subplot.

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Fun and Games

Scenes 18-34 / Pages 18-34 / 40% target

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Montage of band rehearsals, music video filming, and Conor’s evolving look and confidence.

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Midpoint

Scenes 33-34 / Pages 33-34 / 50% target

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Raphina jumps into the sea during the video shoot, creating an emotional high point and romantic breakthrough.

For our art! You can’t do things by half, Cosmo.
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Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 38-46 / Pages 38-46 / 65% target

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Parental arguments intensify and bullying escalates, threatening Conor’s progress.

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All Is Lost

Scene 59 / Page 59 / 75% target

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Conor’s parents announce their separation, representing his worst emotional low.

So before you get angry...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 61 / Page 61 / 80% target

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Conor isolates himself and cries alone in the bathroom, doubting everything.

13

Break into Three

Scene 64 / Page 64 / 85% target

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Conor learns Raphina is her sister, raising the stakes and refocusing his goals.

I’m not Raphina. I’m her younger sister.
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Finale

Scenes 73-87 / Pages 73-87 / 95% target

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Conor leads the band in a triumphant disco gig, then decides to run away with Raphina, sealing his creative and personal transformation.

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Final Image

Scene 100 / Page 100 / 99% target

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Conor and Raphina face the open sea aboard their boat, symbolizing new beginnings.