Logline: Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.
Theme: Finding purpose during difficult times
Medium: Feature film
Credits: Rex Pickett (Novel)
Alexander Payne (Screenplay)
Jim Taylor (Screenplay)
Act I
1.EXT. MILES'S APARTMENT COMPLEX - DAY
2.INT. MILES'S APARTMENT - DAY
3.INT. COFFEE HOUSE - DAY
4.EXT. 5 FREEWAY ENTRANCE RAMP - DAY
5.INT. ERGANIAN HOUSE - DAY
6.INT. SAAB - CONTINUOUSTheme: Explored
7.EXT. FREEWAY - Day
8.INT. GAS STATION #1 - DAY
9.INT./EXT. SAAB - LATE AFTERNOON
10.EXT. CONDO COMMUNITY STREET - DUSK
11.INT. ROADSIDE IHOP - DAYTheme: Explored
12.EXT. CENTRAL COAST - DAY
Act II
13.EXT. SANFORD TASTING ROOM - DAYTheme: Explored
14.EXT. SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA - DAY
15.EXT. HIGHWAY 246 - DUSKTheme: Explored
16.INT. HITCHING POST BAR - DUSK
17.EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT
18.INT. MOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
19.EXT. BREAKFAST CAFE - DAYTheme: Explored
20.EXT. LOVELY HIGHWAY - DAY
21.INT. FOXEN WINERY - DAY
22.EXT. KALYRA WINERY PARKING LOT - DAY
23.
Act III
47.EXT. BEACH - DAYTheme: Stated
48.EXT. WINDMILL INN - DAY
49.INT./EXT. SAAB - DAY
50.EXT. WINDMILL INN JACUZZI - EVENING
51.EXT. A.J. SPURS BARBECUE - NIGHT
52.INT. MOTEL ROOM - DAWNTheme: Explored
53.INT./EXT. SAAB - MORNING
54.INT. CAMMI'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
55.INT. SAAB - MORNING
56.INT. MOTEL ROOM - DAY
57.INT. SAAB - DAY
Plot threads
Maya & Miles
Maya is introduced.
Jack sets up Miles and Maya.
Miles is awkward around Maya.
Jack tries to convince Miles to hook up with Maya.
Miles and Maya bond over wine.
Miles and Maya open up to each other.
Miles gives Maya the manuscript of his novel.
Stephanie tells Miles to call Maya.
Miles hopes to see Maya at the bar.
Jack tells Miles to not give up on Maya.
Miles and Maya bond, but are still hesitant to take things further.
Maya gets upset with Miles for keeping Jack's wedding a secret.
Jack suggests that Miles should invite Maya to the wedding.
Maya commends Miles for his novel.
Stephanie & Jack
Stephanie is introduced.
Jack makes plans with Stephanie.
Stephanie and Jack bond.
Stephanie invites Jack to her apartment.
Stephanie and Jack kiss.
Stephanie and Jack hook up.
Jack cancels plans with Miles to hang out with Stephanie.
Stephanie and Jack take off, leaving Miles alone.
Jack's relationship with Stephanie makes him reconsider his marriage.
Jack bonds with Stephanie's daughter.
Stephanie and Jack continue to be smitten with one another.
Stephanie lashes out at Jack after discovering that he's engaged.
Christine & Jack
Christine is introduced.
Christine and Jack argue over the phone.
Jack tells Miles that he wants to cheat on his wife.
Jack questions if his marriage to Christine is a mistake.
Christine tries to call Jack.
Jack lies to Christine over the phone.
Jack confesses that he can't lose Christine.
Jack and Christine get married.
Miles & Victoria
Phyllis tells Miles that he should get back together with Victoria.