2004
A secluded 19th-century village lives in fear of forest creatures, a ruse created by elders to escape the modern world, until Lucius is gravely wounded by a jealous villager. Blind but perceptive Ivy, Lucius's beloved, convinces her father, an elder, to let her cross the forbidden woods for medicine, unaware the 'creatures' are elders in costume. During her journey, Ivy is attacked by the jealous villager in a creature costume, who then falls to his death, and she eventually discovers the village is a modern-day wildlife preserve. A park ranger provides medicine, and Ivy returns to save Lucius, keeping the outside world a secret while the elders maintain their isolated illusion for the remaining villagers.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A secluded village lives in fear of mysterious creatures beyond the woods.
Open full beat sheetIvy Walker is listed as Daughter of Edward Walker. Blind, reddish hair, courageous, determined, in love with Lucius. In the parsed data, Ivy Walker is connected to 27 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
27 scenes / 35 dialogue linesEdward Walker is listed as Unofficial town leader and school-teacher. Reddish hair going gray, wears a beard, protective of the village's secrets. In the parsed data, Edward Walker is connected to 21 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
21 scenes / 38 dialogue linesLucius Hunt is listed as Son of Alice Hunt. Quiet, solemn, brave, carries a scar on his lip. In the parsed data, Lucius Hunt is connected to 12 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
12 scenes / 6 dialogue linesNoah Percy is listed as Son of Robert and Vivian Percy. Mentally disabled, innocent, prone to outbursts. In the parsed data, Noah Percy is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAugust Nicholson is listed as Chair of the Council of Elders. Grieving father, authoritative. In the parsed data, August Nicholson is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesKitty Walker is listed as Eldest daughter of Edward Walker. Beautiful, slender, red-haired, sister to Ivy. In the parsed data, Kitty Walker is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesAlice Hunt is listed as Widow, mother of Lucius. Protective, carries secrets of the past. In the parsed data, Alice Hunt is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMrs. Clack is listed as Elder. Smokes a pipe, carries past trauma. In the parsed data, Mrs. Clack is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
4 scenes / 5 dialogue linesFinton Coin is listed as Villager, watchman. Broad-faced, light-haired, friend to Lucius. In the parsed data, Finton Coin is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesKevin is listed as Park Ranger. Young man working at the Walker Wildlife Preserve. In the parsed data, Kevin is connected to 3 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 47.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAugust Nicholson mourns his son Daniel at a funeral.
August NicholsonEdward Walker gives a speech at a village banquet.
Edward Walker, August Nicholson, Noah PercyEdward Walker examines a dead fox with the children.
Edward WalkerChildren discuss the dead fox and Those We Don't Speak Of.
Edward WalkerLucius Hunt requests permission from the elders to leave the village.
Lucius Hunt, Alice Hunt, August Nicholson, Edward WalkerAlice questions Lucius about his intentions.
Lucius Hunt, Alice HuntLucius and Finton discuss the towns.
Lucius Hunt, Finton CoinKitty asks Edward for permission to marry Lucius.
Edward Walker, Kitty WalkerKitty confesses her love to Lucius.
Lucius Hunt, Kitty WalkerIvy comforts a sobbing Kitty.
Ivy Walker, Kitty WalkerIvy and Noah spend time together; Lucius joins them.
Ivy Walker, Lucius Hunt, Noah PercyLucius and Ivy share a moment on the porch.
Ivy Walker, Lucius HuntLucius and Ivy discuss their relationship and fears.
Lucius Hunt, Ivy WalkerBeatrice reports to the elders about the livestock and asks about Lucius and Ivy.
Alice Hunt, Mrs. ClackIvy and Kitty discuss Ivy's relationship with Lucius.
Ivy Walker, Kitty WalkerNoah attacks Lucius.
Lucius Hunt, Noah PercyNoah's parents discover his blood-stained clothes.
Noah PercyA man reports an accident to the elders.
Edward WalkerIvy learns of Noah's condition and runs to the workshop.
Ivy Walker, Kitty WalkerIvy finds Lucius wounded.
Edward Walker, Ivy Walker, Lucius HuntVillagers wait for news of Lucius.
Ivy Walker, Mrs. ClackIvy confronts Noah.
Ivy Walker, Noah PercyIvy asks Edward for permission to go to the towns.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerEdward consults Victor about Lucius.
Edward WalkerTabitha confronts Edward about the oath.
Edward WalkerEdward talks to Ivy about her blindness.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerEdward tells Ivy about her grandfather.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerIvy prepares for her journey.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerIvy says goodbye to Lucius.
Ivy Walker, Lucius HuntElders discuss Ivy's request.
Edward Walker, August Nicholson, Mrs. ClackIvy enters the woods with escorts.
Ivy Walker, Finton CoinIvy and Finton wait out the rain.
Ivy Walker, Finton CoinEdward reveals the truth about the creatures to Ivy.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerEdward explains the village's history.
Edward Walker, Ivy WalkerEdward tells Alice he sent Ivy to the towns.
Edward Walker, Alice HuntElders argue about Edward's decision.
Edward Walker, August Nicholson, Mrs. ClackIvy sings in the woods.
Ivy WalkerIvy falls into a hole.
Ivy WalkerIvy encounters a creature.
Ivy WalkerNoah's parents find the room empty.
Noah PercyNoah dies in the hole.
Noah PercyIvy checks the hole.
Ivy WalkerElders keep vigil over Lucius.
Edward Walker, Lucius HuntIvy finds the road.
Ivy WalkerEdward and Tabitha prepare to reveal the truth.
Edward WalkerIvy climbs the wall.
Ivy WalkerIvy meets Kevin.
Ivy Walker, KevinKevin gets supplies for Ivy.
KevinIvy returns to the village.
Ivy WalkerKevin is stunned.
KevinIvy returns with medicine.
Edward Walker, Ivy Walker, Lucius Hunt, August NicholsonThat he was, he had a gift for that. If he was given one dollar, in less than a fortnight, he would have turned it into five. You do not know of money. It is not part of our life here. Money can be a wicked thing. It can turn men's hearts black. Good men's hearts. My father could not see this, for all his gifts. He was a poor judge of a man's character. Your grandfather WAS a good man, Ivy. He had a laugh that could be heard three houses away. He used to hold my hand as I hold yours. He taught me strength, and showed me love, and told me to lead when others would only follow. Your grandfather, James Walker, died in his sleep. A man put a gun to his head and shot him while he dreamed. I tell you this so you will understand some of the reasons for my actions, and the actions of others. You are a strong one, Ivy. You lead when others would only follow. You see light, when there is only darkness. I trust you. I trust you among all others.
Why can you not stop saying what is in yours? Why must you lead, when I want to lead? If I want to dance, I will ask you to dance. If I want to speak, I will open my mouth and speak. Everyone is forever plaguing me to speak further. Why? What... good is it to tell you you are in my every thought from the time I wake? What good can come from my saying I-- I sometimes cannot think clearly, or- or do my work properly? What gain can rise from my telling you... the only time I feel fear as others do, is when I think of you in harm? That is why I am on this porch, Ivy Walker. I fear for your safety above all others. And yes... I will dance with you on our wedding night.
Let her go. If it ends, it ends. We can move towards hope, it's what's beautiful about this place. We must not run from heartache. You know, my brother was slain in the towns. The rest of my family died here. Heartache is a part of life. We know that now. Ivy's running toward hope, let her run. If this place is worthy, she'll be successful in her quest.
I love you, Lucius. I love you like the day is long! I love you more than the sun and the moon together! And if you feel the same way, then we should not hide it any longer. It's a gift, love is. We should be thankful! We should bellow it out with all the breath in our lungs! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
If he dies... all that is life to me will die with him. I ask permission... to travel through Covington Woods... and go to the towns... to retrieve medicines... that may save... Lucius Hunt. You are my father. I will listen to you in all things. I will trust your decision.
You will be safe. They will not harm you, because you cannot see. They will take pity on you, the way they took pity on Noah, when... when he ventured into the woods. They will kill me, Ivy. I cannot stay. You're better in these woods than most boys. Anyone would say so.
We will find him. We will give him... a proper burial. We will tell the others... he was killed by the creatures. Your son has made our stories real. Noah has given us a chance to continue this place. If that is something... we still wish for.
Kitty... I wanted to speak with you first. I would not want you to feel pain, in any fashion. You are my cherished one. If you were to feel badly about Lucius, I would not have it. One love to sacrifice another love is not right.
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