1999
After a series of personal tragedies, Quoyle moves with his daughter to their ancestral home in Newfoundland, securing a job at a local newspaper. He gradually finds his voice and confidence, developing a relationship with Wavey Prowse while uncovering disturbing family secrets. A powerful storm destroys their home, forcing Quoyle and Bunny to confront their past and embrace a new beginning. Following the miraculous revival of his boss, Quoyle, Wavey, and Bunny embark on a boat trip, symbolizing their hopeful future together.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Quoyle’s life unravels in New York, leading him to start anew in Newfoundland.
Open full beat sheetQuoyle is listed as Protagonist. A hulking, rumpled, and soft-hearted man who struggles with low self-esteem and a tragic past. In the parsed data, Quoyle is connected to 85 scenes, 112 dialogue lines, 128 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
85 scenes / 112 dialogue linesBunny is listed as Quoyle's Daughter. Quoyle's young daughter who is resilient and observant. In the parsed data, Bunny is connected to 26 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
26 scenes / 30 dialogue linesWavey Prowse is listed as Love Interest. A graceful, mysterious woman who runs a daycare and has a son with Down's Syndrome. In the parsed data, Wavey Prowse is connected to 24 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
24 scenes / 44 dialogue linesAgnis Hamm is listed as Quoyle's Aunt. A tall, rawboned, and ice-blue-eyed woman who is a skilled upholsterer and family matriarch. In the parsed data, Agnis Hamm is connected to 19 scenes, 43 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
19 scenes / 43 dialogue linesNutbeem is listed as Journalist. A gangly, eccentric British journalist who works at the Gammy Bird. In the parsed data, Nutbeem is connected to 14 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
14 scenes / 29 dialogue linesDennis Buggit is listed as Carpenter/Friend. Jack Buggit's son, a master carpenter who aspires to be a fisherman. In the parsed data, Dennis Buggit is connected to 13 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
13 scenes / 22 dialogue linesBilly Pretty is listed as Journalist. A wizened, wiry, and energetic old fish dog who writes for the Gammy Bird. In the parsed data, Billy Pretty is connected to 12 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 33.
12 scenes / 13 dialogue linesTert Card is listed as Managing Editor. The cynical, aging, and potbellied managing editor of the Gammy Bird. In the parsed data, Tert Card is connected to 11 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
11 scenes / 42 dialogue linesJack Buggit is listed as Editor/Fisherman. The charismatic, psychic owner of the Gammy Bird newspaper. In the parsed data, Jack Buggit is connected to 10 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
10 scenes / 23 dialogue linesPetal is listed as Quoyle's Wife. A twitchy, predatory, and promiscuous woman who eventually abandons Quoyle and their daughter. In the parsed data, Petal is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPartridge is listed as Friend/Mentor. A natty, upbeat man who works at the newspaper and offers guidance to Quoyle. In the parsed data, Partridge is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEd Punch is listed as Managing Editor. Managing editor of the Mockingburg Record, known for his thick glasses and harsh demeanor. In the parsed data, Ed Punch is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesQuoyle struggles with a broken candy machine and ruined laundry while being observed by Partridge and a mysterious woman.
Quoyle, PartridgeQuoyle arrives for a job interview at the newspaper.
Quoyle, PartridgeEd Punch interviews Quoyle for a position at the newspaper.
Quoyle, Ed PunchPartridge reviews Quoyle's writing and invites him to dinner.
Quoyle, PartridgePartridge and his wife announce they are moving to California.
Quoyle, PartridgeQuoyle meets Petal.
Quoyle, PetalQuoyle and Petal begin their relationship.
Quoyle, PetalQuoyle observes Petal with another man.
Quoyle, PetalQuoyle cares for his daughter Bunny while Petal calls from Alabama.
Quoyle, Petal, BunnyPetal demands a divorce from Quoyle.
Quoyle, Petal, BunnyQuoyle receives a final message from his parents and is fired by Punch.
Quoyle, Ed PunchQuoyle discovers Petal has left and taken Bunny.
QuoyleQuoyle learns of his wife's death and his daughter's rescue.
QuoyleQuoyle reunites with Bunny.
Quoyle, BunnyAgnis Hamm arrives at Quoyle's house.
Quoyle, Bunny, Agnis HammAgnis encourages Quoyle to move to Newfoundland.
Quoyle, Bunny, Agnis HammAgnis convinces Quoyle to move to Newfoundland with her and Bunny, while secretly disposing of her brother's ashes.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, BunnyQuoyle has a surreal, nightmarish vision of Petal and his father while driving.
Quoyle, PetalQuoyle and Agnis discuss their family history and the upcoming job interview on the ferry.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, BunnyQuoyle and Agnis drive through the rugged landscape toward Quoyle Point.
Quoyle, Agnis HammThe family arrives at the ancestral green house.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, BunnyThe family enters the house and prepares to spend the night.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, BunnyBunny sees a ghostly vision through the window.
Quoyle, BunnyQuoyle finds Bunny outside with her Barbies and learns about the ghost dog.
Quoyle, Bunny, Agnis HammQuoyle drives to his interview and hallucinates Petal and Bunny.
QuoyleQuoyle arrives at the newspaper office and meets Tert Card.
Quoyle, Tert CardQuoyle is introduced to the staff, Billy Pretty and Nutbeem.
Quoyle, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle shares his first article with Agnis and meets Dennis Buggit.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, Dennis Buggit, BunnyQuoyle meets Jack Buggit, the owner of the newspaper.
Quoyle, Jack Buggit, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle, Dennis, and Nutbeem share stories and drinks.
Quoyle, Dennis Buggit, NutbeemQuoyle, Nutbeem, and Dennis share a drink and banter about fishing licenses and Dennis's personality.
Quoyle, Partridge, Nutbeem, Dennis BuggitQuoyle brings Bunny to Wavey's daycare, where they meet Wavey and her son Herry.
Quoyle, Bunny, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Billy Pretty visit a barge owned by the Melvilles.
Quoyle, Billy PrettyQuoyle visits Agnis, who is working on her upholstery business and mourning her late partner, Warren.
Quoyle, Agnis HammQuoyle comforts Bunny after the death of her dog.
Quoyle, BunnyQuoyle offers Wavey a ride, and they discuss Bunny attending the daycare.
Quoyle, Wavey Prowse, Dennis BuggitAgnis buries her dog, Warren, at sea.
Agnis HammAgnis disposes of her brother's ashes in an outhouse.
Agnis HammQuoyle plays with the children at the daycare while Wavey watches.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey wash dishes and share a joke.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle faces criticism from his colleagues regarding his boat and his writing.
Quoyle, Jack Buggit, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle leaves the office feeling dejected.
QuoyleQuoyle works on the roof and rescues Bunny.
Quoyle, BunnyJack Buggit praises Quoyle's article and gives him a column.
Quoyle, Jack Buggit, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle visits Agnis' shop and meets her employees.
Quoyle, Agnis HammQuoyle and Wavey talk about Bunny's behavior.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey have a heart-to-heart about their pasts.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseBilly Pretty talks to Quoyle.
Quoyle, Billy PrettyQuoyle and Wavey discuss their relationship and Quoyle's regret.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseBilly Pretty and Quoyle visit a gravesite.
Quoyle, Billy PrettyQuoyle finds a knotted twine on his doorstep.
QuoyleQuoyle encounters a dog and finds a suitcase containing a human head.
QuoyleQuoyle, Card, and Nutbeem discuss the news and the head in the suitcase.
Quoyle, Tert Card, NutbeemQuoyle reads his article to Wavey.
Quoyle, Bunny, Wavey ProwseCard tears up Quoyle's article.
Quoyle, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle finds more knotted twine in his house.
Quoyle, BunnyCard shows Quoyle the published article.
Quoyle, Tert CardQuoyle packs his things, but Card offers him a new role.
Quoyle, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, NutbeemQuoyle sees a body in the water and his boat capsizes.
Quoyle, Jack BuggitWavey sits with a recovering Quoyle.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle, Wavey, and Dennis visit Alvin Yark.
Quoyle, Wavey Prowse, Dennis BuggitQuoyle and Wavey meet with the principal regarding Bunny.
Quoyle, Bunny, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Bunny walk together.
Quoyle, BunnyQuoyle and Bunny discuss her recent fight at school and the concept of forgiveness.
Quoyle, BunnyQuoyle visits Uncle Nolan at his boat shed to bring him food.
Quoyle, Agnis HammQuoyle feeds Nolan and learns a dark family secret about Agnis.
Quoyle, Agnis HammQuoyle visits Agnis' shop and confronts her about Nolan and the chairs.
Quoyle, Agnis Hamm, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey discuss his guilt and plan a trip to St. John's.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey travel through St. John's.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey shop together.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle and Wavey have a deep conversation about love and Petal.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle discusses his living situation with friends.
Quoyle, Nutbeem, Dennis BuggitQuoyle helps Nutbeem prepare for his party.
Quoyle, NutbeemA wild party takes place at Nutbeem's trailer.
Quoyle, Jack Buggit, Tert Card, Billy Pretty, Nutbeem, Dennis BuggitQuoyle watches Wavey and Herry from outside.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle finds the trailer destroyed.
Quoyle, Billy Pretty, Nutbeem, Dennis BuggitQuoyle and Jack fish and discuss the future of the newspaper.
Quoyle, Jack BuggitQuoyle exchanges Christmas gifts with Wavey.
Quoyle, Wavey ProwseQuoyle attends a Christmas pageant where he watches various performances, including Bunny and Agnis, and is mesmerized by Wavey's performance.
Quoyle, Partridge, Bunny, Agnis Hamm, Wavey Prowse, Jack BuggitWavey meets Herold Prowse outside a diner and they discuss their past and their relationship.
Wavey ProwseThis is great stuff. 'A snowmobile mishap has taken the life of 78-year-old Rick Puff, who was on his way home from what the Widow Puff calls a 'screech-in and a carouse,' when his machine fell through the ice. A well-known accordion player, Mr. Puff had served four years in the 1970s for sexual assault on his daughters. Bet they aren't crying, either.' This Billy Pretty can really write!
Knack to this. If there's a dark patch on the ground, it reads blood, whether it's motor oil or Diet Coke. Gloves, hat, lyin' in the road... somethin' that humanizes, makes ya feel. That's what a wreck is. It's always saying, 'There but for the grace of God...'
Have to do without the Ultimate Cheese, y'will. Himself, Mr. Jack Buggit, is up at the house having charms said over his scrawny chest to clear out that impressive accumulation of phlegm he's been hawking all week.
With me workin', we'll need day care for Bunny after school. Turns out Dennis and his wife send their little girl to this wonderful saintly woman. How's that for us livin' a charmed life?
Right section of the party district, he finds a girl, they have sex, she says that's a hunnerd dollars. He says fine, tips her another hunnerd! She says, wow, can y'come back t'morrow?
More common today is the low black profile of oil tankers. Like the ruptured Golden Goose, which last week bled 14,000 tons of crude onto seabirds, fish and boats at Cape Despond.
Now this miserable ugly Brit, is B. Beaufield Nutbeem. Imagines he's the foreign news chief. Steals every story off that foul shortwave radio and rewrites it in Limey prose.
There will be more and more tankers. They will grow old and corroded, and their tanks will split. They have already done to fishing. What their spill has done to fish.
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