Screenplay data
After a one-night stand leaves her pregnant, Iranian-American writer Leila grapples with her strained relationship with her traditional mother, Shirin, a dynamic intensified by her father's stroke. Flashbacks reveal Shirin's own tragic past in Iran, including a stillborn daughter named Arezoo and her husband's affair, which shaped her resilience and desire for Leila to conform. At her brother's wedding, a pregnant Leila reconnects with Hedwig, the father, and begins to understand her mother's sacrifices, leading to a profound shift in perspective. Leila gives birth to a daughter, naming her Arezoo, symbolizing a powerful reconciliation with Shirin and a new beginning for their family rooted in shared heritage.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Leila’s journey weaves between her present life in New York and her mother Shirin’s past in Iran.
Open full beat sheetShirin Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Mother. 55-year-old resilient, ambitious, and complex Iranian immigrant who reinvented herself as a successful realtor. In the parsed data, Shirin Jamshidpour is connected to 33 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
33 scenes / 12 dialogue linesLeila Jamshidpour is listed as Protagonist. 29-year-old Iranian-American writer, mischievous, struggling with cultural identity and family trauma. In the parsed data, Leila Jamshidpour is connected to 25 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
25 scenes / 21 dialogue linesShivaz Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Brother. Oldest brother, looks like a Dominican rapper. In the parsed data, Shivaz Jamshidpour is connected to 13 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
13 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAli Reza Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Father. 63-year-old doctor, traditional, struggling with health issues and family expectations. In the parsed data, Ali Reza Jamshidpour is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 22.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesVahid Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Brother. Troubled brother, recovering addict. In the parsed data, Vahid Jamshidpour is connected to 10 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
10 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHedwig is listed as Leila's Love Interest. Actor playing Hedwig, father of Leila's child. In the parsed data, Hedwig is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
9 scenes / 6 dialogue linesAbbas Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Brother. Hipster metro-sexual brother. In the parsed data, Abbas Jamshidpour is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHamid Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Brother. Brother with coke-bottle glasses. In the parsed data, Hamid Jamshidpour is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMajid Jamshidpour is listed as Leila's Brother. Sophisticated, handsome doctor. In the parsed data, Majid Jamshidpour is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMamanjoon is listed as Leila's Grandmother. 77-year-old matriarch, wise, holds family secrets. In the parsed data, Mamanjoon is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 14.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesElena is listed as Leila's Ex-partner. Leila's former partner. In the parsed data, Elena is connected to 2 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
2 scenes / 4 dialogue linesAnahita Shojaei is listed as Leila's Friend. Childhood best friend and doctor. In the parsed data, Anahita Shojaei is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLeila walks through New York in an outlandish Halloween costume.
Leila JamshidpourLeila continues walking across the bridge.
Leila JamshidpourLeila attends a Halloween party and meets Hedwig.
Leila Jamshidpour, HedwigLeila and Hedwig make out.
Leila Jamshidpour, HedwigLeila tries to leave while Hedwig sleeps.
Leila Jamshidpour, HedwigLeila gathers her things and leaves.
Leila JamshidpourYoung Leila helps her mother prepare for a party while managing her brothers.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas Jamshidpour, Hamid Jamshidpour, Majid JamshidpourYoung Leila helps Shirin get ready for the party.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourThe party is in full swing with guests dancing.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Anahita ShojaeiShirin catches Vahid smoking outside.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourShirin makes breakfast for the family and discovers Ali Reza collapsed.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Hamid Jamshidpour, Majid JamshidpourShirin and Shivaz learn about Ali Reza's condition.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shivaz JamshidpourShirin and Ali Reza argue about selling his office to pay bills.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza JamshidpourLeila introduces Maximillian to her family.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Hedwig, Mamanjoon, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas JamshidpourLeila and Shirin have a tense confrontation about Leila's pregnancy and past marriage.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourHamid organizes a family photo while Leila reflects on her past relationship with Elena.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Hedwig, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas Jamshidpour, Hamid JamshidpourFlashback to a happy moment between Leila and Elena.
Leila Jamshidpour, ElenaLeila continues her reflection on the breakup.
Leila JamshidpourFlashback to a fight between Leila and Elena regarding their future.
Leila Jamshidpour, ElenaLeila reflects on her mother's influence and her own identity.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourFlashback to 1989, Shirin working as a realtor.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourYoung Ali Reza and Young Shirin discuss his medical career and his fears of being a doctor.
Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin visits Nurse Roya to borrow sugar and they bond over music and life.
Shirin Jamshidpour, MamanjoonYoung Shirin returns to the village with her toddler son Shivaz.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Shivaz JamshidpourYoung Shirin buys supplies and a woman predicts she is carrying a girl.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Ali Reza leaves for work without affection, and Young Shirin prepares a gift.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shivaz JamshidpourYoung Shirin dances in Nurse Roya's empty home.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin asks about Roya and receives a cryptic warning.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin follows her husband into the night.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shivaz JamshidpourYoung Shirin discovers her husband's affair with Nurse Roya.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, MamanjoonYoung Shirin contemplates suicide but chooses to live for her son.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin leaves her son with a neighbor and departs.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Shivaz JamshidpourYoung Shirin travels through the mountains.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin travels on a bus while experiencing medical distress.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin arrives at the hospital in labor.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin gives birth to a stillborn daughter, Arezoo.
Shirin JamshidpourYoung Shirin is visited by family and Ali Reza, who brings Vahid.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourLeila has an ultrasound with Maximillian present.
Leila Jamshidpour, HedwigLeila and Maximillian have dinner and connect.
Leila Jamshidpour, HedwigAli Reza is visited by family before Vahid's wedding.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Ali Reza Jamshidpour, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourLeila and her brothers prepare for the wedding; Maximillian visits.
Leila Jamshidpour, Hedwig, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas JamshidpourShirin watches Vahid and his bride.
Shirin Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourThe wedding reception takes place.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourLeila gives birth to Arezoo.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin Jamshidpour, Hedwig, Shivaz Jamshidpour, Abbas Jamshidpour, Vahid JamshidpourLeila names her newborn baby Arezoo, leading to an emotional reconciliation with her mother, Shirin.
Leila Jamshidpour, Shirin JamshidpourAnd like a child of divorce, I was right in the middle, being pulled at from both sides. Being a girl, I couldn't be drafted into the Iranian military...
Being responsible isn't being a housewife. It's keeping your word and us having a child this year. Not leaving for six months on a film shoot.
Fine. How do you expect to pay your hospital bills? We talked about this, Ali Reza. The building is worth five times what you paid.
Oh no, I'm an actor, I'm playing Hedwig at the Belasco. I was supposed to come in this Frankenstein thing but it --
We never learned this stuff in medical school.
She's just Arezoo. Would you like to hold her?
Ow, ow! You're scratching me with your nails.
Well, then, I need to break up with you.
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