Zed
Zed is listed as Protagonist. Over-confident, reckless, and curious hunter/gatherer. In the parsed data, Zed is connected to 60 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
60 scenes / 37 dialogue lines81Scenes
15Characters
91Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
YEAR ONE Save the Cat analysis
Two clueless primitives are exiled from their tribe and embark on a ridiculous journey through biblical legend, encountering famous figures, royal debauchery, and near–deaths before ultimately saving their friends and overthrowing a corrupt priesthood.
Open full beat sheetKey characters
Oh
Oh is listed as Protagonist's friend. Nervous, risk-averse, and near-sighted gatherer. In the parsed data, Oh is connected to 55 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
55 scenes / 17 dialogue linesCain
Cain is listed as Supporting character. Farmer, brother of Abel, opportunistic and treacherous. In the parsed data, Cain is connected to 20 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
20 scenes / 10 dialogue linesMaya
Maya is listed as Love interest. Beautiful, independent woman from the tribe. In the parsed data, Maya is connected to 17 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
17 scenes / 8 dialogue linesMarlak
Marlak is listed as Antagonist. Hulking, aggressive lead hunter. In the parsed data, Marlak is connected to 14 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 80.
14 scenes / 3 dialogue linesEema
Eema is listed as Supporting character. Young woman from the tribe, Oh's love interest. In the parsed data, Eema is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 79.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPrincess Inanna
Princess Inanna is listed as Supporting character. Royalty of Sodom, bored and rebellious. In the parsed data, Princess Inanna is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
9 scenes / 4 dialogue linesHigh Priest
High Priest is listed as Antagonist. Vain, officious leader of the temple. In the parsed data, High Priest is connected to 8 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.
8 scenes / 13 dialogue linesIsaac
Isaac is listed as Supporting character. Abraham's son, skeptical of his father's sanity. In the parsed data, Isaac is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 76.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesAbraham
Abraham is listed as Supporting character. Hebrew patriarch, prone to extreme religious acts. In the parsed data, Abraham is connected to 6 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 33.
6 scenes / 5 dialogue linesAdam
Adam is listed as Supporting character. Dour, hard-working patriarch. In the parsed data, Adam is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSargon
Sargon is listed as Supporting character. Commander of the royal guard. In the parsed data, Sargon is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesShaman
Shaman is listed as Tribal leader. Medicine man and spirit leader of the tribe. In the parsed data, Shaman is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLilith
Lilith is listed as Supporting character. Adam's daughter, attracted to women. In the parsed data, Lilith is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 18.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAbel
Abel is listed as Supporting character. Farmer, brother of Cain. In the parsed data, Abel is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 2 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. THE SEA - DAY
A man and a woman emerge from the sea and discuss hunger.
Zed, Maya -
2. EXT. BEACH/FOREST EDGE - DAY
Zed and Maya eat berries and discuss the forbidden fruit.
Zed, Maya -
3. EXT. VILLAGE - DAY
Hunters return with a boar; Marlak presents the head to Maya.
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4. INT. ZED'S HUT - DAY
Zed and Oh discuss the hunters and Zed's illness.
Zed, Oh, Marlak, Eema -
5. EXT. VILLAGE - NIGHT
The tribe feasts; Oh attempts to dance for Eema.
Zed, Oh, Maya, Eema, Shaman -
6. EXT. FIRE PIT - NIGHT
Zed is confronted by Marlak and the Shaman.
Zed, Oh, Maya, Marlak, Shaman -
7. EXT. CAMPFIRE - NIGHT
The Shaman banishes Zed from the tribe.
Zed, Oh, Maya, Marlak, Shaman -
8. EXT. FOREST - NIGHT
Zed is chased by hunters; Oh saves him.
Zed, Oh, Marlak -
9. EXT. FOREST PATH - NIGHT
Zed and Oh walk through the forest.
Zed, Oh -
10. EXT. FIRE - DAYBREAK
Zed and Oh argue about the cougar attack.
Zed, Oh -
11. EXT. Highlands - DAY
Zed and Oh hike uphill through the forest toward the mountains.
Zed, Oh -
12. EXT. The Mountains - LATER
Zed and Oh reach the mountain peak; Oh falls off a cliff.
Zed, Oh -
13. EXT. Forest - LATER
Zed and Oh track footprints in the forest.
Zed, Oh -
14. EXT. Forest Clearing - DAY
Zed and Oh encounter Cain and Abel; Cain kills Abel.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Abel -
15. EXT. The Field - LATER
Cain loads his cart; Zed and Oh inspect the wheels.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
16. EXT. Farming Hamlet - DAY
Arrival at Adam's home.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Adam -
17. INT. Adam's Dwelling - NIGHTFALL
Dinner at Adam's house; Cain storms out.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Adam, Lilith -
18. INT. Lilith's Room - CONTINUOUS
Zed talks to Lilith.
Zed, Lilith -
19. INT. Seth's Room - SAME TIME
Oh shares a room with Seth.
Oh -
20. EXT. Adam's Dwelling - DAYBREAK
Cain prepares to flee.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Adam -
21. EXT. Wheat Field - MINUTES LATER
Adam finds Abel's body.
Adam -
22. EXT. The Hamlet - MINUTES LATER
Farmers pursue Cain.
Adam -
23. EXT. Cart Path - LATER
Cain is struck by lightning.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
24. EXT. Seashore - DAY
Arrival at a trading settlement.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
25. EXT. Marketplace - DAY
Zed and Oh find their friends at the slave auction.
Zed, Oh, Maya, Marlak, Eema, Cain -
26. EXT. Slave Market - A LITTLE LATER
Zed and Oh are sold into slavery.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
27. EXT. Desert - LATER THAT DAY
Zed and Oh are transported in a slave cage.
Zed, Oh, Marlak, Eema -
28. EXT. THE SLAVE WAGON - CONTINUOUS
A battle chariot attacks the slave caravan, killing the guards and freeing the slaves. Zed and Oh escape.
Zed, Oh, Marlak, Sargon -
29. EXT. THE DESERT - SUNSET
The soldiers camp for the night with the recaptured slaves.
Sargon -
30. EXT. SANDY RIDGE - NIGHT
Zed and Oh watch the enemy camp and plan to rescue Maya and Eema.
Zed, Oh -
31. EXT. SANDY RIDGE - MORNING
Zed and Oh wake up to find the soldiers have left.
Zed, Oh -
32. EXT. THE DESERT - DAY
Zed and Oh struggle through the desert heat.
Zed, Oh -
33. EXT. ROCKY HILLSIDE - DAY
Zed and Oh interrupt Abraham as he prepares to sacrifice Isaac.
Zed, Oh, Abraham, Isaac -
34. EXT. HEBREW ENCAMPMENT - DAY
Abraham leads the group to his camp.
Zed, Oh, Abraham, Isaac -
35. INT. ABRAHAM'S TENT - NIGHT
A feast is held where Abraham discusses the wickedness of Sodom.
Zed, Oh, Abraham, Isaac -
36. EXT. ABRAHAM'S TENT - NIGHT
Abraham insists on circumcising the men.
Zed, Oh, Abraham, Isaac -
37. EXT. THE DESERT - NIGHT
Zed and Oh flee the camp, joined by Isaac.
Zed, Oh, Isaac -
38. EXT. CITY GATES - NIGHT
Zed and Oh arrive at the gates of Sodom and are captured.
Zed, Oh, Isaac -
39. INT. GATEHOUSE - CONTINUOUS
Zed and Oh are threatened by the Sergeant, but saved by Cain.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
40. EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT
Cain shows Zed and Oh around Sodom.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
41. EXT. BARRACKS - MORNING
Zed and Oh join the Royal Guard.
Zed, Oh -
42. EXT. CITY STREETS - LATER
Zed and Oh patrol the city with Cain.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Princess Inanna -
43. EXT. TEMPLE SQUARE - MINUTES LATER
Zed and Oh observe the spectacle of the temple, the altar, and the royal entourage.
Zed, Oh, Cain -
44. INT. THE ROYAL PAVILION - CONTINUOUS
Zed spots Princess Inanna at the royal pavilion.
Zed, Maya, Princess Inanna -
45. INT. THE PAVILION - CONTINUOUS
The King and Queen discuss the Princess's lack of appetite and the political tension.
Princess Inanna -
46. INT. THE TEMPLE DOORS - CONTINUOUS
The High Priest performs a ritual sacrifice of a virgin.
Zed, Oh, Cain, High Priest -
47. EXT. PALACE - LATER
Zed and Oh are led to the palace gates by Maya.
Zed, Oh, Maya -
48. INT. PALACE COURTYARD - CONTINUOUS
Zed and Oh are separated; Oh meets Zaftig the Eunuch.
Zed, Oh, Maya -
49. INT. PALACE THRONE ROOM - SAME TIME
The High Priest examines sheep entrails for omens.
High Priest -
50. INT. PALACE CORRIDOR - LATER
Maya leads a dressed-up Zed to the Great Hall.
Zed, Maya, Cain -
51. INT. GREAT HALL - CONTINUOUS
Zed enters the orgy, finds Oh, and encounters Eema.
Zed, Oh, Maya, Eema -
52. INT. GREAT HALL - LATER
The High Priest forces Oh to rub oil on him.
Oh, Eema, High Priest -
53. INT. PRINCESS'S CHAMBER - NIGHT
Maya brings Zed to the Princess's chamber.
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54. EXT. GARDEN TERRACE - NIGHT
Zed and Princess Inanna talk on the terrace.
Zed, Princess Inanna -
55. EXT. THE TEMPLE - NIGHT
Figures move inside the temple.
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56. INT. THE TEMPLE - SAME TIME
The High Priest gives Oh a tour of the inner sanctum.
Oh, High Priest -
57. INT. TEMPLE - MOMENTS LATER
Zed and Inanna enter the temple to find the Holy of Holies, where Zed is tasked to speak to the Gods.
Zed, Princess Inanna -
58. INT. HOLY OF HOLIES - CONTINUOUS
Zed enters the chamber and attempts to communicate with the Gods, eventually interpreting silence as a sign.
Zed -
59. INT. THE TEMPLE - CONTINUOUS
Zed exits the Holy of Holies and is immediately confronted by the King, High Priest, and guards.
Zed, Oh, Princess Inanna, High Priest, Cain -
60. INT. DUNGEON - MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
Zed and Oh are imprisoned and argue about their friendship.
Zed, Oh -
61. EXT. PUBLIC SQUARE - EARLY MORNING
Zed and Oh are brought to be stoned, but Zed manipulates the crowd into sparing them.
Zed, Oh, Cain, Princess Inanna -
62. EXT. PUBLIC SQUARE - DAY
Sargon announces the commutation of the sentence to hard labor.
Zed, Oh, Sargon -
63. EXT. THE ZIGGURAT - DAY
Oh is forced to work in the mud pits.
Oh -
64. EXT. THE BRICK YARD - DAY
Zed encounters Marlak and is forced to work.
Zed, Marlak -
65. EXT. TOP OF THE ZIGGURAT - LATER
Zed works on the tower and sees a child from his village.
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66. EXT. THE MUD PITS - SAME TIME
Oh is forced to watch a sacrifice.
Oh -
67. EXT. TEMPLE SQUARE - CONTINUOUS
The King announces the sacrifice of Princess Inanna.
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68. INT. THE GREAT STONE IDOL - DAY
Flames build inside the idol.
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69. EXT. TEMPLE SQUARE - SAME TIME
Oh sees Maya and Eema among the sacrificial virgins.
Oh, Maya, Eema -
70. EXT. TOP OF THE ZIGGURAT - DAY
Zed sees the women being led to sacrifice.
Zed -
71. INT. THE TEMPLE - DAY
Oh tries to stop the sacrifice.
Oh -
72. EXT. TOP OF THE ZIGGURAT - DAY
Marlak throws Zed off the ziggurat.
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73. INT. THE HIGH PRIEST - DAY
The High Priest invokes the Gods.
High Priest -
74. EXT. THE ZIGGURAT - DAY
The brick cart crashes, causing the scaffolding to collapse.
Oh -
75. EXT. THE BASE OF THE ZIGGURAT - DAY
Zed falls as the scaffolding collapses.
Zed -
76. EXT. THE ALTAR - DAY
The High Priest attempts to sacrifice Maya, but Zed intervenes, leading to a slave revolt and the High Priest's death.
Zed, Maya, High Priest, Oh, Eema, Abraham -
77. EXT. MARLAK AND ENMEBARAGESI - DAY
Marlak and Enmebaragesi fight in the square; Cain confronts Marlak and is knocked out.
Marlak, Cain -
78. EXT. THE KING - DAY
The King is betrayed and killed by his own ministers.
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79. INT. THE TEMPLE - DAY
Oh rescues Eema from a priest.
Oh, Eema -
80. EXT. THE HIGH PRIEST - DAY
The High Priest is killed by fire after Oh drenches him in oil.
Zed, Oh, Maya, High Priest
Dialogue examples
People! Friends! Sodomites! Okay, that was a little confusing, wasn't it? Was that a sign from God? Wasn't it a sign? What's the deal? We all want to know. But I'm not sure anybody really knows-- and I'd be real suspicious of people who say they do. If I've learned one thing, it's this: the world and everything in it is a miracle. And what that miracle means is for each and every one of us to figure out for himself. Are the Gods going to destroy us? Maybe-- I don't know-- I guess it's possible. But if we keep going the way we are, they won't have to. We're doing a pretty good job of destroying ourselves. So maybe we should all just go home now, and think about what happened-- and be very, very good to each other. I know I'm going to try. Peace.
Yeah, just about-- I guess so. The Hebrews are going to lead us to the sea and we can get boats from there. We can trade all this stuff everybody gave us for the trip home. I don't think I should be the leader. Nobody's listening to me.
O El, lord of Heaven and Earth; Baal, the Sublime; Shapash, goddess of the sun; Hadad, the storm god, over-ruling son of Dagon, the bountiful, god of grain, our earthly sustenance--
Therefore, to signify my Covenant with the One True God, on this night will I circumcise the flesh of my foreskin, and of you and every male who dwells hereby.
Shut up! For these and other crimes they may not actually have done yet but we're pretty sure they were thinking about, the prisoners will be stoned to death.
You know, you guys are lucky that sergeant is a friend of mine. I let him sodomize me once right after I got here and he's been real nice to me ever since.
For my sin the ground is cursed. Thorns and thistles does it sprout for us, and we are doomed to toil all the days of our lives.
Not much to tell, is there? Just an average guy who saw his destiny and had the courage to defy a powerful empire. No big deal.
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