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THE IDEA OF YOU script analysis

THE IDEA OF YOU script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Solène, a forty-year-old gallery owner and single mother, seeks solitude on a camping trip but ends up at Coachella, where she meets pop star Hayes Campbell. Their whirlwind romance takes her on a tour of love and self-discovery before tabloid scrutiny and personal doubts threaten everything. In the end, Solène finds strength in herself and her daughter, returning to her life enriched but more grounded.

70 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 80 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Introduces Solène’s busy, conflict-filled home life as she packs and argues with her daughter.

Hi. Where are my boots?
2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 5% target

10%

Solène muses about solitude and turning forty, hinting at the need for change and self-discovery.

I never saw myself as the type to enjoy solitude, but now that I’m turning 40... this camping...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-7 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

10%

We meet Solène’s family dynamics, her ex-husband, and her plans for a solo camping trip.

4

Catalyst

Scene 10 / Page 5 / 12% target

10%

Solène accidentally wanders into Hayes’s trailer, setting romantic wheels in motion.

5

Debate

Scene 12 / Page 5 / 20% target

10%

Solène and Hayes exchange guarded questions, both hesitant about crossing personal boundaries.

What are you doing here?
6

Break into Two

Scene 17 / Page 8 / 25% target

10%

Hayes appears at Solène’s gallery, inviting her into his world.

7

B Story

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 30% target

10%

Tracy’s concern over Solène’s life establishes the emotional support subplot.

Everyone is mad at the Fleischman’s because they think that old tree in their front yard is going...
8

Fun and Games

Scene 27 / Page 10 / 40% target

10%

Solène and Hayes bond over art in a studio, exploring their chemistry away from fame.

I like this one a lot. What is it?
9

Midpoint

Scene 36 / Page 12 / 50% target

10%

They share an intimate moment in Rome, marking a high emotional point in their romance.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 64 / Page 24 / 65% target

10%

Paparazzi harassment during a jog signals the outside world threatening their relationship.

It won’t last. It’ll blow over.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 57 / Page 22 / 75% target

10%

Solène discovers vicious tabloid headlines about her romance, feeling exposed and alone.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 73 / Page 23 / 80% target

10%

Solène breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by public scrutiny and personal doubt.

13

Break into Three

Scene 77 / Page 27 / 85% target

10%

Hayes returns for a final goodbye, reigniting Solène’s resolve.

14

Finale

Scene 78 / Page 28 / 95% target

10%

Five years later, Solène celebrates her daughter’s success, showing she’s moved forward stronger.

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Final Image

Scene 80 / Page 29 / 99% target

10%

Hayes’s unexpected gallery visit offers a hopeful coda to Solène’s journey.