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The Break-Up

By Jeremy Garelick & Jay Lavender - Film

FilmScreen19 minutes into the movie

Roles

  • Gary Grobowski
  • Brooke Meyers

About this piece

After a heated argument Brooke dumps Gary

Summary

Set in Chicago, the film follows the nasty break up between tourist guide Gary Grobowski and art dealer Brooke Meyers. In this scene Brooke and Gary, after an awkward dinner with family and friends, have a heated argument that ends with Brooke breaking up with her husband.

Tone

Having an argumentLeaving/dumping somebody

Use cases

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