Screenplay data
Eighteen-year-old Kelly, a war reenactment enthusiast, navigates a complicated home life with his recovering addict father and an art-running mother, while planning revenge with his wealthy friend Bart against a school bully named Lance. During the prank's execution, Kelly develops a romantic connection with Bart's sister, Tabby, leading to a successful humiliation of Lance but also creating tension with Bart after he discovers Kelly and Tabby's shared kiss. As Kelly's father faces a health crisis, Kelly questions his future and passion for reenactments, ultimately finding a new perspective on war and life after giving a history presentation to veterans. The film concludes with Kelly saying goodbye to Bart as he leaves for college and finding a sense of peace and a clearer path forward after a conversation with his new friend, Sarah, about their uncertain futures.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Kelly Ernswiler’s journey from a passionate Civil War reenactor facing bullies leads him into a prank-filled friendship with Bart and a budding romance with Tabby.
Open full beat sheetKelly Ernswiler is listed as Protagonist. Eighteen-year-old, cynical, works at a grocery store, obsessed with war reenactments. In the parsed data, Kelly Ernswiler is connected to 50 scenes, 73 dialogue lines, 74 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
50 scenes / 73 dialogue linesBart Bowland is listed as Friend. Wealthy, confident, fellow reenactor, takes up more space than Kelly. In the parsed data, Bart Bowland is connected to 23 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
23 scenes / 14 dialogue linesTabby Bowland is listed as Bart's Sister. College student, artist, strikingly beautiful. In the parsed data, Tabby Bowland is connected to 10 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
10 scenes / 35 dialogue linesEve Ernswiler is listed as Kelly's Mother. Young-looking, runs an art business from the garage. In the parsed data, Eve Ernswiler is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesSarah is listed as Grocery Store Cashier. Night shift worker, becomes Kelly's friend. In the parsed data, Sarah is connected to 8 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
8 scenes / 9 dialogue linesLance is listed as Antagonist. Bully at Shaker Heights High, short and wide. In the parsed data, Lance is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAbe Ernswiler is listed as Kelly's Father. Recovering addict, kind but ill-used by life. In the parsed data, Abe Ernswiler is connected to 3 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
3 scenes / 7 dialogue linesCharlie Hayes is listed as Old Soldier. Black veteran at the Old Soldiers' Home. In the parsed data, Charlie Hayes is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMr. Norman is listed as History Teacher. Shows personal vacation photos as history slides. In the parsed data, Mr. Norman is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPrincipal Holmstead is listed as School Principal. Well-groomed, gentle talk show host demeanor. In the parsed data, Principal Holmstead is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 6.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMiner Webber is listed as Tabby's Fiancé. Stockbroker, overbearing. In the parsed data, Miner Webber is connected to 2 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
2 scenes / 11 dialogue lineschar_13 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_13 is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 25.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKelly Ernswiler, a young reenactor, struggles to maneuver his Jeep through a forest during a simulated battle.
Kelly ErnswilerKelly approaches an abandoned barn where two German reenactors are stationed.
Kelly ErnswilerKelly confronts the German reenactors and is captured.
Kelly ErnswilerKelly is interrogated by the German reenactors until Bart intervenes.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly confronts Mr. Norman about his simplistic teaching of the Civil War.
Kelly Ernswiler, Mr. NormanKelly meets with Principal Holmstead regarding his behavior.
Kelly Ernswiler, Principal HolmsteadLance confronts Kelly and steals his backpack.
Kelly Ernswiler, Lance, SarahKelly meets Bart at the store.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandBart shows Kelly his father's war memorabilia collection.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly and Bart talk while Tabby enters.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, Tabby BowlandLance bullies Kelly again.
Kelly Ernswiler, Lance, SarahKelly argues with his mother Eve.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve ErnswilerKelly runs into Tabby.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby BowlandBart and Kelly trade for a backpack.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandBart and Kelly plan their revenge.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, Tabby BowlandKelly helps Tabby in her studio.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby BowlandKelly visits Tabby in her studio to paint, discussing their parents and personal lives.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby BowlandBart and Kelly walk home, discussing Kelly's interest in Tabby.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly finds an unknown addict sleeping on his couch instead of his father.
Kelly Ernswiler, char_12Kelly confronts his father about the addict in their house.
Kelly Ernswiler, Abe ErnswilerKelly and Bart spy on Lance and execute a prank.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, LanceBart and Kelly listen to the bugged audio of Lance.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandAbe and Eve have dinner while Kelly passes through.
Kelly Ernswiler, Abe Ernswiler, Eve ErnswilerBart and Kelly listen to more audio and plan Operation Deadmeat.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly initiates the prank by bumping into Bridget.
Kelly Ernswiler, char_13Bart and Kelly forge a note to Lance.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandThe prank is revealed to the school.
Kelly Ernswiler, Lance, char_13Bart and Kelly celebrate the success of their prank.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly visits Sarah at the store.
Kelly Ernswiler, SarahKelly returns to paint with Tabby, but is interrupted by Miner.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby Bowland, Miner WebberMiner visits Tabby and Kelly while they are painting; he is overbearing and tries to get Tabby to leave with him, but she refuses. After he leaves, Kelly and Tabby discuss their art and personal philosophies.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby Bowland, Miner WebberKelly visits his mother's studio to return supplies and observes Xiou-Xiou painting.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve ErnswilerKelly has dinner with the Bowland family, where he makes awkward but honest conversation.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, Tabby BowlandKelly and Bart play video games and argue about their friendship and Kelly's behavior.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly encounters Principal Holmstead and Sarah in the hallway.
Kelly Ernswiler, Sarah, Principal HolmsteadBart picks up Kelly to visit an old soldier.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly and Bart visit Charlie Hayes.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, Charlie HayesKelly and Bart stop for gas and encounter Eve.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart Bowland, Eve ErnswilerKelly and Bart discuss the upcoming reenactment and Kelly's future.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly finds Tabby crying after her breakup with Miner; they kiss.
Kelly Ernswiler, Tabby BowlandBart sees Kelly leaving Tabby's studio.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandBart catches Kelly leaving Tabby's studio.
Bart Bowland, Kelly ErnswilerKelly finds his old uniform and gets excited.
Kelly ErnswilerKelly enters the kitchen singing, surprising his parents.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve Ernswiler, Abe ErnswilerMathilda asks Bart if Kelly is coming over.
Bart Bowland, Tabby BowlandKelly and Eve get snacks from a vending machine and discuss Kelly's father; Kelly breaks down in tears.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve ErnswilerKelly says goodbye to Bart as he prepares to leave for college.
Kelly Ernswiler, Bart BowlandKelly talks to Sarah at the store about her new internship and his future.
Kelly Ernswiler, SarahKelly gives a history presentation to the veterans and guests.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve Ernswiler, Sarah, Principal Holmstead, Mr. Norman, Charlie HayesThe group plays dominos and discusses war stories and personal history.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve Ernswiler, Sarah, Mr. Norman, Charlie HayesKelly watches Sarah drive away after she reveals her past.
Kelly Ernswiler, Eve Ernswiler, SarahCome on. Isn't this analysis a tad simplistic? I mean, maybe for a second grade history class, sure - but to insist on still characterizing the Civil War as some moral struggle? The soldiers were drafted - the only ones who had to fight were the ones who couldn't afford to pay their way out. Why don't you talk about the Draft Riots? Where are your slides for that?
The real kicker was moving those cutouts of tanks around. The thought we had a whole regiment over there, but it was just a couple of us and those Hollywood props.
I spent my summers with my grandma in the Catskills. She didn't give me any spending money. So I played the bones for ice cream.
But everyone will be coming soon. And it will get all crazy, and we won't have any time to ourselves.
Christ Kelly, I let you go out on a little supply line assist and you're gone for days. Come on.
Just because some one wants to be with you doesn't mean they're good for you.
Well, just wait. Those burnout types always have a triumphant comeback tour.
Well, it's optional, but dad thinks it would be "a good way to meet people."
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