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duologue
Drama, Coming-of-age
2 Characters

Walt's Life Lesson to Tao

from Gran Torino

Written by Nick Schenk

Gran Torino

Walt, a hardened Korean War veteran, teaches his young neighbor Tao about the value of tools and self-reliance while working in his garage. The bonding moment is interrupted by a grim reminder of Walt's failing health and a confrontation regarding Tao's past involvement with a local gang.

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TAO: Man, where did you get all this stuff?

WALT: What are you talking about?

TAO: All the tools and stuff.

WALT: Where the hell do you think I got them, Toad? This may come as a shock to a thief, but I actually bought the things I have with money I earned.

TAO: Yeah, yeah, yeah, that’s not what I m

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CharactersWalt, Tao
Duration00:04:00
Age Range70s & Teens
GenderMale
GenreDrama, Coming-of-age
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceGran Torino
ToneGrumpy, mentoring, subtly caring
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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