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int. sitting hallthe residence night [frl]: thank you. i have no idea what i'm doing here. [mrl]: approaches [frl]. [mrl]: [frl]. [mrl]. we spoke on the phone. [frl]: sure. it's nice to see you again. [frl]: i don't know what happened. one minute i was calling him a mockery of an environmental leader. the next minute i...
int. cockpit [mrl]: see them, [frl]? [frl]: uhhuh.
int. of car. night. [ex4]: is unpacking the food and passing sandwiches and drinks around the car. [ex17]: now i ordered some french fries, didn't i? [mrl]: take it easy on those french fries, [ex17]. ain't that right, [ex16]? [ex16]: this isn't mine. i ordered mine well done. who's got the other hamburger? [ex16]: tha...
et. marina parking area day [mrl]: gets out of his car and starts down the dock toward his houseboat. he's carrying a bag of groceries.
ext. beach dusk
ext. street late [frl]: they loved you. i told you they would love you and they did. [ex9]: i love you. [frl]: i love you, [ex9]. did anyone ever call you anything other than [ex9]? [ex9]: nope. [frl]: even when you were young? [ex9]: nope. not even when i was young. [ex9]: you sure you don't want to drive with me? [fr...
int. solatano housekitchen evening [mrl]: enters through the back of the house, deeply unsettled. [ex2]: are you okay? [ex7] called. hey, is that makeup on your shirt? [mrl]: i don't know, mom.
ext. palazzo dei priori day [frl]: battles her way through the square; the crowd shoves back, shouting at her in italian [ex33]: fare attenzione! [frl]: charges forward to find herself blocked by [frl]: jumps into the fountain, wades through the shallow water to the other side she jumps out and barrels through the crow...
int. triple door bar later [frl]: with [mrl] and his friends: [ex3] and [ex2]. [mrl]: it's really nothing. it's just something i'm fiddling around with. 23 [frl]: how is a one man show different from standup? [mrl]: it's really not. [ex2]: there's lots of wigs and costume changes. [ex3]: there's a lot of acting in it. ...
int. sanitarium [ex2]'s office winter night [ex1]: the green light. [ex2]: green light? [ex1]: struggles with a painful memory... [ex1]: i don't want to talk about this [ex2]. [ex1]: breaks off; and after a very long silence, he admits: [ex1]: i can't talk about this. [ex2]: then write about it. [ex1]: write? [ex2]: ye...
ext. [ex7]'s house night
[ex7]: i want to go on the record and apologize for my attitude toward you since your arrival. [frl]: i didn't notice. was there an attitude? [ex7]: i think i have a lot of pentup hostility. [frl]: well [ex7]: i wonder who i can blame it on. [frl]: i'm not really qualified to [ex7]: 'cause i've been blaming it on my mo...
int. karaoke bar hallway night [frl]: lights his cigarette with some crazy japanese light up lighter. [frl]: you bite your nails? [frl]: i could cut the ones that are left for you. [mrl]: ok.
ext. road. day [mrl]: watches the tram disappears up the hill. he looks around, lost, in the middle of nowhere. a tractor goes by, workers heading to the fields. [mrl] sets off to walk back to town.
ext. psychiatric facility day [mrl]: works out: drinks water from his plastic mayo jar, does squats, sit ups, push ups
ext. high school football field day [frl]: you're jail bait, [ex14]. go away. run your laps. go. go. [ex14]: runs on as [frl] continues toward her goal: [ex9] and [mrl], standing together on the other side of the field. [ex9]: drive! drive! from your hips, get low, get low, get low. next! [mrl]: smiles broadly atop of ...
ext. [mrl]'s houseboat night [mrl]: comes out onto the porch. flops down in his deck chair. the city lights in the background. same moon. the music continues.
int. first floor tiffany's day [frl]: opens it. [frl]: [ex9]. [ex9]: it was my mother's. [frl]: it's so beautiful. it's just what i would have picked out if i'd had every ring in the world to choose from. you see what i mean. there are people who would like a relationship to be full of surprises, but i am not one of th...
ext. [ex1]'s bungalow magic tree night [frl]: remember how much fun we used to have? why can't we just have fun like that again? [frl]: oh hello nicky; we're having a row. [ex1]: what about? [frl]: glides toward him... [frl]: about things... about the future... the future of the colored empires. [frl]: flashes [mrl] an...
ext. car later
int. high school english class day
ext. road day [frl]: sits behind the wheel of her convertible listening to pat boone sing "april love" on the car radio. [mrl] drips with sweat as he tightens the lugs on the spare tire. [frl] climbs out and inspects his progress. [frl]: you think you'll finish sometime today? i'm getting sun stroke. [mrl]: put the top...
intext. periera home continuous [mrl]: you remember where we put... [frl]: stops and watches him. he holds up a gift certificate in an old anniversary card. [mrl]: here! let's get the fuck out of here. [mrl]: grabs the phone and dials. [frl]: what are you doing? [mrl]: taking us away. we gotta get outta this house. it'...
int. usc suites [mrl]'s room night [mrl]: forget tonya randall. [frl]: i'm telling you, coach wishes she was here instead of me. [mrl]: then prove her wrong. [frl]: i don't have it easy like you, alright. there's no red carpet laid out for me. [mrl]: so you're gonna act salty all night? [mrl]: fine. don't worry about p...
int. apt. building day [frl]: enters the already open door. she looks around the still sparsely furnished living room. [mrl]: has decided his bed fits better in here. the bottom mattress is on the floor in the middle of the room. he leans against the wall and top mattress, waiting for [frl]. he knew she'd be there. [mr...
ext. airport night
ext. the valley of ashes day [ex1]: what are we doing? [ex3]: trust me! [ex1]: wait a second would you!? [ex3]: dominate [ex1]! dominate!
ext. home driveway day
int. the east wing night [frl]: i thought cstad wasn't gonna be operational until january. [mrl]: it was ready ahead of schedule. we've just been waiting for the personnel. [frl]: the israelis?
int. woman's apartment early morning [mrl]: where are my clothes? a blob beneath the sheets next to him answers. [ex1] is the model on the walls and is really, really hot. [ex1]: in the kitchen. i think. can i make you some coffee? [ex1]: in here. she unties the complicated knot. [mrl] comes back half dressed. he swall...
ext. day. stonefield the field. [ex3]: is coming down the field where [ex6] lies. she sees a figure in the distance. she squints, the sun in her eyes.
int. [mrl]'s castle maproom night [mrl]: you know, i thought for awhile i had a lot of things... but the truth is... i'm empty. [mrl] i suppose that's why i make things up about myself... but i`ve wanted to tell you the whole story for a long time... you see. i grew up, terribly, terribly poor, old sport. my folks were...
ext. streethaleatlantic hotel that night [mrl]: drives up and parks in front of the hotel as he talks on his cell phone.
ext. solatano housefront porch night [mrl]: sr. pushing rick away. rick exits. neighbors [mrl] sr. get outta here, you little fuckin' idiot! get outta here!
int. solatano houseattic evening [mrl]: lies on his bed, reading. [ex2] enters and sets a tray
ext. city park day we watch moms and kids and a basketball game in the park and pick up [mrl] walking by. two preteens are playing bounce and catch with a rubber ball against a wall, and one of them misses, and [mrl] makes a lunge and snags the ball. instead of throwing it to one of the boys, he fires it at the wall. [...
int. living room night [mrl]: enters. [frl] is seated toward the back. [mrl]: hello. i'm looking for my wife. [frl]: looks up, robbed of words. stunned, she does not move. [mrl]: alright. if this is where it has to happen, then this is where it has to happen. [frl]: says nothing. [mrl]: i'm not letting you get rid of m...
ext. solatano housefront porch evening [mrl]: stands. he glance. over his shoulder, reacting, and pulls [mrl]: as he reads.
ext. evening. stonefield. the grounds [ex8] hears it. [ex8]: shhh!... [ex3]'s pained voice drifts out of the house. [ex3]: you lying pig! a hush falls over the table.
int. [frl]'s bedroom night [frl]: in bed, eyes open. [ex9] fast asleep.
ext. bank. day. [ex4]: happy birthday.
extint. brownstone. morning. 6 years earlier. [ex7]: gonna happen to you someday too.
int. romantasuites moon room night present day [frl]: dials the telephone, drink in hand. shirtless, [mrl] walks out of the bathroom with his empty palms open. [mrl]: now watch. [mrl]: see. i tol' ya. it's falling out! [frl]: ignores [mrl] who is mesmerized. [mrl]: oooooooooh shiiiiiiit! [frl]: waves him away. [ex4] pi...
ext. day. hadditon outside the festival marquee. [frl]: pulls [ex6] into a quiet corner. [frl]: [mrl] has rumbled us. [ex6]: cock pie. has he told [ex3]? [frl]: i don't know. but he might. and i wouldn't blame him. [frl]: does it? [ex6]: it's a good thing. feels like a relief. means you and i can start to think about o...
int. [mrl]'s bedroom
int. [mrl]'s apartment [mrl]: enters with a small grocery bag and opens the refrigerator. a carton of cream, a few eggs there's not much there. he takes a small container of cottage cheese from the grocery bag and places it on an empty shelf. as he closes the refrigerator door, he glances around the apartment. it is ve...
int. [ex9]' office close shot group [ex44]: " pronounce you man and wife." [ex9]: throws his arms around [frl] and kisses her. [frl]: yes '[frl], darling'. i'm just a fool. that's what i am. i know what it's going to be like. [ex9]: it'll be heaven! [frl]: turns over copy of the extra lying on [ex9]' desk. [frl]: [mrl]...
int. [frl]'s apartment day [frl]: enters the apartment and slams the door behind her. she runs to the couch and collapses in tears. nuts wheels over and stands beside her.
ext. shibuya day
int. gang car. day. [ex4]: kick it in the pants, c.w. [mrl]: we got to make that state line!
... land on the scrapbook which lies open; the photo of [frl] and [mrl]'s embrace at the birthday party gone. int. [frl]'s bedroom another day [frl]: at her computer, typing an email to renee. [frl]: ... but i need to know he did.
int. clinic day present day [frl]: places her hand on the sensor. [ex2] places his hand over hers. they gently glide it over the abdomen. [ex2]: releases [frl]'s hand and removes his latex gloves. [frl]: blushes. she is transfixed on the monitor. [frl]: do you want to know the sex?
int. lacuna ltd. waiting room morning [ex5]: enters the waiting room, now crowded with people holding their files, a stunnedlooking lot. there is a new woman in the reception window. the file cases behind her are bare. [ex1]: may i help you? [ex5]: i work here. i used to work here. [ex5]. please just tell [ex19] i'm he...
int. [mrl]'s apartment. kreuz. night [mrl]: "sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of troy...
int. reception night [mrl]: leads [frl] back into the room and heads straight for the dancefloor. as they pass relatives along the way, [mrl] introduces them to [frl]. much hugging and kissing ensues.
int. kitchen hallway bedroom twilight [mrl]: has cooked himself a steak and is eating. on the radio, we hear the evening news. suddenly, coming from the neighboring room, a loud crash and the sound of crockery breaking. stifled cry from [frl]. [mrl] gets up, irritated, crosses the hallway and enters the bedroom. [frl]:...
int. barn night [mrl]: is standing in front of pilgrim's stall. he opens the door. they look at each other. he strokes him and begins to whisper; [mrl]: there's something you have to do tomorrow, boy...
int. romantasuites moon room night present day [mrl]: wow. where are we?
int. library day [mrl]: [ex7] was eventually able to help brad get sober. i asked [ex7] if he felt sad that he had to keep it a secret, and he said no because at least now, brad doesn't have to get drunk to love him. [mrl]: i think that i understand because i really like [frl]. i asked my sister about her, and she said...
int. terminal gate 35 night
int. penthouse bathroom day [frl]: stares curiously at the bidet. [mrl]: i'm a big boy. [ex3]: let me at least get you a date. keep it social. [mrl]: watches as [frl] smells some bubble bath. she smiles. her eyes ask [mrl] if it's okay to...? he nods. [mrl]: i'm here. [ex3]: i know a lot of nice girls. [frl]: pours the...
ext. penthouse patio day
ext. home garage night [mrl] and [ex1] play another hard fought game of pingpong in the garage. in the midst of a volley [mrl] says: [mrl]: i'm gonna go to penn like you. [ex1]: snorts with incredulous laughter. [ex1]: you're gonna what? [mrl]: i'm going to the university of pennsylvania. i think i'm going to be an arc...
ext. main street bedford falls night [mrl]: comes out of the bank into the falling snow. he crosses the street, tugs at the door of his old car, finally steps over the door, and drives off.
int. psychiatric facility hallway day [mrl]: hurries down the stairs.
int. studio control room continuous [ex7] thank [ex24]. [ex7] pats the [ex16]'s shoulder, heads out of the room.
int. dormont hollywood movie theater later
vintner the 2001 was the best. someone just bought my last three cases... [ex21]: so i've got her this gorgeous rajastani gagara skirt... arriving at the mulled wine. [ex14]: what am i arm candy? [frl]: more like arm fungus with that face on. [ex14], meet [ex1]. [ex1], meet [ex14], my fiance. [ex1]: you're getting marr...
int. kenwood house. ladies parlourlawns day. 2 9 * [ex3]'s pov: through window the lawns. [ex6] gently takes [frl]'s hand in hers, leads her off to run between the trees. as their delighted screams filter... [ex4] enters observes lord mansfield, a moment. [ex4] born on english soil? [ex3] indeed. he discovered her moth...
int. day. ewedown the pub. [mrl]: is lying on one of the seats, his head on [ex11]'s lap. [ex11]: i'm going to move on soon, [mrl]. [mrl]: no way... [ex11]: don't know if i can stick a winter here. the way the light disappears; it's doing me in. i'm a blue sky girl. got to have some warmth. [mrl] just looks up at her, ...
int. operating room day
int. bedroom morning [frl] is waking, sleepy. she rises, finds a robe and slips it on, calling out softly for [mrl].
ext. bar night [frl]: it's not a great neighborhood. maybe i should walk you to your car. [mrl]: i don't have a car. [frl]: want a ride home? [frl]: it's starting to rain. don't be a hero. [mrl]: yeah. if it's no trouble. thanks. [frl]: okay... ten years from now, what d'you want to be doing? [mrl]: i don't know. this ...
int. clinic continuous present day [mrl]: follows [frl] down the hallway to the employee's lounge. [mrl]: take what? what can't you take... the truth? i know you can't... you never could. [frl]: you're right [mrl], i can't take the truth...i've had it with the truth or whatever it is you make up along the way and label...
ext. the alley behind the whorehouse night [mrl]: you fuck! [ex24]: why am i a fuck? [mrl]: why are you a fuck? 'cause you got talent. i got brains. but you got talent! you're god damn left arm is worth a million dollars a year. all my limbs put together are worth 7 cents a pound and that's for science and dog meat. [e...
ext. beaufort high front lawn next morning
ext. highway night [ex5]: i've been pretty sad, but i think my dad is worse.
ext. london streets. day. 9 55 * bloomsbury square opens before us. as the carriage halts... [ex6] aren't you quietly relieved? [frl] relieved? [ex6] that you shan't be at the caprice of some silly sir and his fortune! the rest of us haven't the choice! not a chance of inheritance if we have brothers and forbidden from...
ext. public parking garageint. court' s car night
ext. tokyo streets night [mrl]: where's your husband? [frl]: working. [mrl]: do you ever see him? [frl]: yeah. [mrl]: do you know where we are? [frl]: no. [frl]: isn't it weird there are no street names in tokyo... you'd think a city like this would have street names... you need a map to get anywhere... look, there are...
ext. heller home street continuous [mrl]: continues down the street that connects with other streets, all lined with pretty houses.
ext. southern baptist church early april
int. home kitchen continuous action night [ex3]: carries her plate to the sink. [mrl] follows her in. [mrl]: what do you mean, how do you know? [ex3]: i was just a wreck when charlie died. inventing the abbotts rev. 32096 [ex3]: [ex1] was almost two and i was eight months pregnant with you and... well, some mornings i'...
int. central park west apartment night [frl]: sits alone at the kitchen table, nursing a glass of wine. [ex3]: enters and sits opposite her, wearing a tuxedo his tie and collar undone. [frl]: how was the dinner? [ex3]: all our "favorite" people were there saying all their "favorite" things about their "favorite" subjec...
int. [mrl]'s living room night
int. [frl]'s bedroom present day [frl]: is mirthless, as she proceeds with her story. [frl]: looking back, that's the thing i regret the most. that's the thing that sent me to the church, er, churches. and that's the thing that made me realize how profoundly i'd fucked up. [frl] and that's something i'll have to live w...
[mrl]: stay here, will you! [mrl]: please!
ext. housewindow outside laundry room night
int. record store back room day [mrl]: is laying on his back, staring at the ceiling. [ex1] sticks his head in the door. [mrl]: pulls the phone into the bathroom and shuts the door. [mrl]: hello?
int. townhouse [mrl]'s bedroom day [ex6]: sits in a chair and reads [ex4]'s letter. [mrl] and [ex3] watch. [ex6]: wow. i never knew she had these kind of feelings. [mrl]: you're a lucky guy. [ex6]: she really loves me. [ex6]: what do i do? [ex3]: what do you do? tell her you love her. [ex6]: but i can't even see her. s...
int. hospital bedroom night [ex5]: do you know your name? [ex6]: i uh... wait. wait, here it comes. i have it. my name is [ex6]. i play for the blackhawks. you are my son. this pretty lady is my wife. and you are... [mrl]: nods encouragingly, presents his best "familiar" face. [ex6]: my agent! [mrl]: yes! [ex6]: and i ...
int. mccall house kitchen day [mrl]: sits at the kitchen table, writing "i am sorry" in block letters across a homemade card. his face is tight with concentration as he tries to write in a straight line. [mrl]: looks up, smiles. he quickly grabs a piece of crumpled paper, and tosses it to [ex6]. [ex7]: intercepts his p...
int. stairs & landing. banhofstrasse. day [mrl]: comes quickly up the stairs. the door of [frl]'s apartment is ajar. he pushes it open.
ext. forest ecu on the tulip day [frl]: "... which, as they kiss, consume..." [frl]: [mrl]!
ext. fifth avenue. day
ext. apartment building day
int. dancing elk school corridor day [frl]: notices that the other kids in the cafeteria can't help but glance her way. some look derisive, others are amused. [ex3]: i don't have a choice. keith's been grading me really hard lately. [frl]: please do not refer to mr. conyers as "keith," okay? my barf reflex is already h...
int. office later [mrl]: is in the photocopy room with a bandage on his nose. [frl] walks in, not realizing he would be there. she stops short. [mrl]: hi. [frl]: hi. [mrl]: what's up? [frl]: nothing. [mrl]: ok. [frl]: [mrl]... [mrl]: holy shit you are. i can't believe you! [frl]: are you almost done? [mrl]: yeah. i'm a...
int. le pain quotidien day [ex2]: do you really think something happened with the berry girl? they both said nothing happened. [frl]: why should i stick around for the end of the story when i know what it's going to be? [ex2]: says nothing. she looks like she might say something and then doesn't. [frl]: what? if you wa...
ext. [ex30] castle bar night [ex3]: what a circus... well, if you see her, i'll be looking for her. you tell her.