Screenplay data
Flor Moreno, a Mexican mother, moves to the U.S. with her daughter Cristina and becomes a housekeeper for the wealthy, dysfunctional Clasky family. Despite a language barrier, Flor bonds with chef John Clasky and his children, but Deborah's erratic behavior and attempts to Americanize Cristina create tension, especially when Cristina is enrolled in a private school. A rift grows between Flor and Cristina as Cristina embraces the Clasky lifestyle, leading Flor to confront John about his family's influence, which deepens their connection amidst their marital problems. After a heated argument with Deborah, Flor decides to leave, taking Cristina with her, and they reflect on their journey while riding a bus away from the Claskys' home.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Spanglish follows Flor’s journey from Mexico City to working for an affluent American family, balancing her daughter Cristina’s education hopes with her demanding job.
Open full beat sheetFlor Moreno is listed as Protagonist / Housekeeper. A gorgeous, vital, and temperamental Latin woman who moves to the U.S. to provide for her daughter. In the parsed data, Flor Moreno is connected to 94 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
94 scenes / 44 dialogue linesJohn Clasky is listed as Employer / Chef. A talented, successful, and upbeat chef who loves his family. In the parsed data, John Clasky is connected to 51 scenes, 77 dialogue lines, 79 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
51 scenes / 77 dialogue linesDeborah Norwich Clasky is listed as Employer / Mother. A cool, hyper-anxious, and meticulous woman struggling with her marriage and self-image. In the parsed data, Deborah Norwich Clasky is connected to 48 scenes, 97 dialogue lines, 97 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
48 scenes / 97 dialogue linesCristina Moreno is listed as Flor's daughter. A bright, bilingual girl who is the center of her mother's life. In the parsed data, Cristina Moreno is connected to 46 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
46 scenes / 44 dialogue linesEvelyn Norwich is listed as Deborah's mother. A former singer, now a lush, who is observant and often critical of her daughter. In the parsed data, Evelyn Norwich is connected to 24 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
24 scenes / 20 dialogue linesBernice Clasky is listed as Deborah and John's daughter. A 14-year-old girl struggling with her mother's expectations and her own self-image. In the parsed data, Bernice Clasky is connected to 18 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
18 scenes / 38 dialogue linesGeorgie Clasky is listed as Deborah and John's son. A 9-year-old boy who is a talented singer. In the parsed data, Georgie Clasky is connected to 10 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
10 scenes / 10 dialogue linesMonica is listed as Flor's aunt. Manager of the apartment complex where Flor and Cristina live. In the parsed data, Monica is connected to 8 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
8 scenes / 7 dialogue linesA couple in Mexico City engages in a massage that devolves into a domestic argument.
Flor MorenoThe woman sees her daughter's school bus and rushes out to meet her, ignoring her husband.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoCristina arrives home from school and narrates her life story to Princeton admissions.
Cristina MorenoFlor shields Cristina from the sight of her father being arrested.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor creates a distraction to cover the sound of a gunshot during her husband's arrest.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoCristina says 'Hi' in English, and Flor teaches her to handle her emotions.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor cries in bed with her daughter.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoCristina studies while Flor manages their life.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoMontage of Cristina growing up and Flor working.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor and Cristina share intimate moments.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor secures their move to the U.S.
Flor MorenoFlor and Cristina fly to the U.S.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoThe plane crosses the Rio Grande.
The pilot is attracted to Flor.
Flor MorenoThe plane lands.
Flor and Cristina arrive in Texas.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor and Cristina wait for a bus.
Cristina MorenoThey leave Texas.
Cristina MorenoThey arrive at their new destination.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoThey move into an apartment managed by Monica.
MonicaFlor enters the apartment.
Flor MorenoCristina manages household tasks.
Cristina MorenoA wedding reception takes place.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor and Monica head to a job interview.
Flor Moreno, MonicaThe bride gives directions.
Flor MorenoFlor and Monica walk through the neighborhood.
Flor Moreno, MonicaThey arrive at the house.
MonicaThe house exterior.
Flor and Monica meet Deborah, Evelyn, and Bernice.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, Bernice Clasky, Evelyn Norwich, MonicaThe job interview.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, Bernice Clasky, Evelyn Norwich, MonicaFlor and Monica leave.
Flor Moreno, MonicaJohn Clasky arrives home.
John ClaskyJohn arrives at the house.
John ClaskyJohn enters the kitchen.
John ClaskyDeborah and caterers finish rolling sod in the backyard; John observes and they discuss the lawn and their relationship.
John Clasky, Deborah Norwich ClaskyFlor and Cristina celebrate at a restaurant, navigating the menu and attention from other diners.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor walks to work while Deborah jogs past, anxious and competitive.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich ClaskyJohn wakes up Georgie.
John Clasky, Georgie ClaskyBernice prepares French toast.
Bernice ClaskyJohn confirms Georgie is getting up and discusses if he is mad at him.
John Clasky, Georgie ClaskyFlor arrives; Bernice shares her French toast; Deborah criticizes Bernice and gives Flor instructions.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, Bernice ClaskyJohn and Deborah argue while she gets ready.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyDeborah continues the argument with John.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyFlor works in the kitchen while hearing the argument upstairs.
Flor MorenoJohn and Deborah continue their intense discussion about their relationship.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyJohn meets Flor; Deborah enters and introduces them.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, John Clasky, Georgie ClaskyDeborah and Flor drive to school; Georgie sings in the back.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, Georgie ClaskyJohn works in the kitchen and discusses his philosophy on success with his staff.
John ClaskyEvelyn talks to Bernice and Flor; Deborah enters and criticizes Evelyn's drinking.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, Bernice Clasky, Evelyn NorwichJohn helps Bernice with homework; Deborah brings new clothes that don't fit.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John Clasky, Bernice ClaskyJohn and Deborah argue; Flor asks to leave.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyJohn offers to drive Flor to the bus stop.
Flor Moreno, John ClaskyJohn and Flor drive down the canyon.
Flor Moreno, John ClaskyFlor is dropped off at the bus stop and struggles to shake off the frustration of her day.
Flor MorenoFlor returns home and works with Cristina to learn a specific English phrase.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoFlor catches an empty bus in the early morning.
Flor MorenoDeborah runs past UCLA students while Flor walks to work.
Flor Moreno, Deborah Norwich ClaskyFlor enters the sleeping house.
Flor MorenoFlor retrieves the clothes Deborah gave to Bernice.
Flor Moreno, Bernice ClaskyDeborah struggles but eventually passes runners on a hill.
Deborah Norwich ClaskyFlor alters the clothes.
Flor MorenoFlor presents the altered clothes to Bernice.
Flor Moreno, Bernice ClaskyBernice embraces Flor.
Flor Moreno, Bernice ClaskyJohn hears singing.
John ClaskyJohn finds Evelyn and Georgie singing.
John Clasky, Evelyn Norwich, Georgie ClaskyJohn reads a review about himself in the newspaper.
John ClaskyJohn enters the house and asks for Deborah.
Flor Moreno, John Clasky, Evelyn NorwichJohn checks on his children.
John Clasky, Bernice Clasky, Georgie ClaskyJohn helps Georgie with a card trade.
John Clasky, Georgie ClaskyFlor and Evelyn hear a sound of exultation.
Flor Moreno, Evelyn NorwichBernice reads the review of John's restaurant aloud.
Flor Moreno, John Clasky, Bernice Clasky, Evelyn Norwich, Georgie ClaskyDeborah and John are intimate.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyFlor buys the New York Times.
Flor MorenoCristina translates the review for Flor.
Flor Moreno, Cristina MorenoDeborah becomes depressed during intimacy.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyJohn and Flor have an awkward encounter.
Flor Moreno, John ClaskyJohn discusses restaurant operations with Victor.
John ClaskyPeter asks to talk to John.
John ClaskyPeter tells John about a job offer.
John ClaskyJohn and Deborah argue about the restaurant.
Deborah Norwich Clasky, John ClaskyI don't know what to root for.. the thought of one star makes me nauseous..but with four there's no place to go but, "Oh my God, they took away a star." Three..three and a half. That's what you want..No. Wrong! Three and a half you feel disappointed that you just missed out on four. You know what you want? Three and a quarter.. That would be perfect!! It would mean you're good..but you're not good enough to feel disappointed that you just missed out on excellent..but nothing truly bad happened, you still got your three and a quarter stars. Which encourages you to try and improve..And you still get enough respect so that you can get good people to work with you..Business is good but not crazy. You're right there underneath the radar where you get to mind your own business. That's a solid life.
To Princeton University's Director of Admissions: In considering me for a scholarship you have asked for, and have every reason to expect, an essay from me about myself. And, as a clever high school graduate, I of course realize the subtext of this essay about who I am and why I want to enter Princeton, is actually to make clear to you why you should have me. I have gotten tips, from friends who have preceded me to college, that being a Latina, with my grades, list of activities and relative poverty, I am as good as in if I simply do the dance and work in a word like "bipolarization" every so often. And while I love dances -- this dance of self is one I am afraid to master. I prefer to write about my mother.
I helped run a commercial design company until ten months ago when it was downsized to zip. Okay. I have two children. I like the house to be like me in that I'm very loose and meticulous at the same time. It's all about first names and closeness here but I care about the place, you know. It's what they used to call homemaker..
It's a slant... Hey..I know there's a lot you went through but I knew all along that Grandma was right about you coming back..I mean totally knew it so I wasn't that worried. But still I... I really appreciate it, Dad. Thanks....Stop staring at me..what? You don't know what to say?
Anyway, she said, "aren't you Evelyn Wright?" First of all, that she recognized me from the old covers and then she .... Oh, please her name..it makes the story so much better...She said, "Whenever I think everything is.." a mother hmmmhmmm...I put on one of your records.."
Don't worry..I'm not mad...I was looking for decoration to put on the glass so people would stop walking into it and instead of taking what they had in stock, which was awful, I special ordered. I'll design something myself which I should have done in the fi...
Do I ever hope so...I've been seeing another man for the last eleven weeks and it was nothing and I ended it tonight..At first it was just keeping an eye on the real estate market..Then it was...what? Me being insecure and looking for some ridiculous vali...
Do I ever hope so...I've been seeing another man for the last eleven weeks and it was nothing and I ended it tonight..At first it was just keeping an eye on the real estate market..Then it was...what? Me being insecure and looking for some ridiculous vali...
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