Screenplay data
Joe and Sally's anniversary party is complicated by Joe's sister's addiction and financial strain from his film, as guests arrive and underlying tensions surface. Monica and Joe have a tense conversation, while Ryan and Judy share a moment, and the party descends into chaos with a dog search and a near-drowning. The celebration culminates in tragedy when Joe learns his sister Lucy has overdosed, casting a somber shadow over the strained relationships. The party, meant to celebrate their love, instead exposes the fragility of their relationships and the hidden struggles of their friends and family.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A Hollywood director Joe and his wife Sally host a party at their home, juggling professional pressures and fractured relationships.
Open full beat sheetJoe Therrian is listed as Protagonist, Novelist/Director. Mid-thirties, husband of Sally, brother of Lucy. In the parsed data, Joe Therrian is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSally Therrian is listed as Protagonist, Actress. Mid-thirties, wife of Joe, large deep eyes. In the parsed data, Sally Therrian is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesMonica Rose is listed as Neighbor. Interior decorator, wife of Ryan. In the parsed data, Monica Rose is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesRyan Rose is listed as Neighbor, Novelist. Husband of Monica, resentful. In the parsed data, Ryan Rose is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGina Taylor is listed as Photographer. Former lover of Joe. In the parsed data, Gina Taylor is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesLevi Panes is listed as Friend. Musician, lovesick. In the parsed data, Levi Panes is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJudy Adams is listed as Jerry's wife. Mid-thirties, genetically nervous. In the parsed data, Judy Adams is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMac Forsythe is listed as Director. Husband of Clair. In the parsed data, Mac Forsythe is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSteven is listed as Yoga Instructor. Soft-spoken instructor. In the parsed data, Steven is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAmerica is listed as Housekeeper. Long-time employee. In the parsed data, America is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJerry Adams is listed as Business Manager. Mid-thirties, husband of Judy. In the parsed data, Jerry Adams is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRosa is listed as Housekeeper. Works with America. In the parsed data, Rosa is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLucy is listed as Joe's sister. British, struggling with addiction. In the parsed data, Lucy is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCal Gold is listed as Actor. Academy Award winner, husband of Sophia. In the parsed data, Cal Gold is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesClair Forsythe is listed as Actress. Wife of Mac, hovering mother. In the parsed data, Clair Forsythe is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSkye Davidson is listed as Actress. Young, beautiful, cast in Joe's film. In the parsed data, Skye Davidson is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSophia Gold is listed as Cal's wife. Best friend of Sally. In the parsed data, Sophia Gold is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAstrid is listed as Guest. Brings a small dog.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJoe and Sally wake up together in bed.
Joe Therrian, Sally TherrianJoe and Sally participate in a yoga lesson and listen to a message from Lucy.
Joe Therrian, Sally Therrian, Steven, LucyJoe and Gina discuss Joe's directing career, Lucy, and the sale of Joe's grandfather's flat while Joe is annoyed by the cost of his film.
Joe Therrian, America, Rosa, Gina TaylorSally and Panes lie on the bed discussing Sally's movie and their friendship.
Sally Therrian, Levi PanesJeffrey meets Monica while others mingle.
Monica Rose, Ryan RoseJudy and Ryan share a brief moment by the pool.
Judy Adams, Ryan RoseJoe and Monica have a tense conversation about their relationship and neighbors.
Joe Therrian, Monica RoseSally's team prepares for charades.
Sally Therrian, Steven, Jerry Adams, Judy Adams, Cal Gold, Sophia GoldSally watches her sleeping children.
Sally TherrianJoe finds Monica feeling unwell by the pool.
Joe Therrian, Monica RoseJoe and Monica talk while Sally interrupts looking for their dog.
Joe Therrian, Sally Therrian, Monica RoseMonica asks Ryan for help finding the dog.
America, Rosa, Monica Rose, Ryan RoseSearch party looks for the dog while tensions rise.
Joe Therrian, Sally Therrian, Levi Panes, Skye DavidsonMac nearly drowns while under the influence.
Jerry Adams, Judy Adams, Mac Forsythe, Clair ForsytheMac has a breakdown.
Mac ForsytheGina receives news about Lucy.
Gina TaylorJoe learns about Lucy's overdose.
Joe Therrian, Sally Therrian, Gina TaylorJoe, it's Lucy. Remember me? It's the black sheep here. Bah...not funny. Haven't heard from you, need you, call me. Love you madly. Hi, Sally. Joe, I'd love to talk to you before I go...
Your Eames table is incredible. And the B&B. I just put that in a client's home, actually, but in red.
Oh? It's easy. You just put one foot in front of the other... That's a good girl.
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