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Drama
4 Characters

The Breaking Point

from Blue Valentine

Written by Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne, Joey Curtis

Blue Valentine

A volatile and intoxicated Dean corners Cindy at her workplace, leading to a explosive argument about the dissolution of their marriage. The situation turns violent when Dean assaults Cindy's boss, Dr. Feinberg, resulting in Cindy's immediate termination and the final shattering of their relationship.

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MIMI: I’ll be with you in just one second, okay? [Mimi watches Cindy hurry past] Are you okay? Is he gone?

CINDY: I fucking hate him.

MIMI: Why don’t you just give her a couple of minutes. NO! Dean you can’t come back here.

DEAN: It’s okay, you’re okay...

CINDY: I can’t do this, I can’t take this sh

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CharactersDean, Cindy, Mimi, Dr. Feinberg
Duration00:05:00
Age Range25-35
Genderfemale & male
GenreDrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceBlue Valentine
ToneVolatile, aggressive, heartbreaking
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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