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TRIANGLE OF SADNESS script analysis

TRIANGLE OF SADNESS script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Carl and Yaya, a model couple, navigate power struggles over money and status before boarding a luxury yacht. A shipwreck strands them with a motley crew on a deserted island, upending social hierarchies. Carl’s shifting loyalties and Yaya’s resourcefulness drive them to rediscover themselves. Ultimately, finding a hidden resort offers redemption and reversal of fortunes.

60 Save the Cat fit score 28% analysis confidence / 41 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

30%

Introduces Carl’s modeling world and satirical tone.

So, what are the most important aspects of being a male model?
2

Theme Stated

Scene 4 / Page 1 / 5% target

25%

Yaya’s polite gratitude masks tensions about money and gender roles.

Thank you, honey. That’s so sweet of you.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Page 1 / 10% target

30%

Establishes Carl the model, Yaya the influencer and their relationship dynamics.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 1 / 12% target

30%

Their first major fight erupts over who pays the bill.

5

Debate

Scenes 5-7 / Page 1 / 20% target

30%

Carl and Yaya argue about money, gender roles, then reconcile in the hotel room.

6

Break into Two

Scene 8 / Page 1 / 25% target

30%

They join the yacht’s elite world, entering a new social playground.

7

B Story

Scene 8 / Page 1 / 30% target

25%

Introduces stewardess Paula and the crew’s perspective.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 9-16 / Page 1 / 40% target

30%

Yacht parties highlight Carl’s jealousy and Yaya’s allure amid absurd extravagance.

9

Midpoint

Scene 17 / Page 1 / 50% target

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They discover Abigail in the lifeboat, changing survival stakes.

There’s water in there. Is it closed?
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 21-24 / Page 1 / 65% target

30%

Abigail asserts authority, conflicts over resources intensify.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 23 / Page 1 / 75% target

25%

Dimitry’s theft of Vera’s corpse necklace marks moral collapse.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 28 / Page 1 / 80% target

30%

Carl and Yaya’s relationship fractures over his bond with Abigail.

13

Break into Three

Scene 39 / Page 1 / 85% target

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Yaya and Abigail find the hidden resort, sparking hope.

It’s a resort! Come, look! It’s a luxury resort! It’s been there the whole time!
14

Finale

Scenes 39-41 / Page 1 / 95% target

25%

The group’s return to civilization and shifting loyalties resolve arcs.

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Final Image

Scene 41 / Page 1 / 99% target

30%

Carl running through the woods reflects transformation and escape.