Inseparables
Felipe a wealthy businessman who has been quadriplegic, due to an accident, is looking for a therapeutic assistant. There are several highly qualified, but he decides to take the assistant of his gardener, Tito who has decided to resign.
The film earned $10.0M at the global box office.
Plot Structure
Story beats plotted across runtime
Narrative Arc
Emotional journey through the story's key moments
Story Circle
Blueprint 15-beat structure
Arcplot Score Breakdown
Weighted: Precision (70%) + Arc (15%) + Theme (15%)
Inseparables (2016) showcases meticulously timed plot construction, characteristic of Marcos Carnevale's storytelling approach. This structural analysis examines how the film's 15-point plot structure maps to proven narrative frameworks across 1 hour and 48 minutes. With an Arcplot score of 7.0, the film balances conventional beats with creative variation.
Structural Analysis
The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Felipe lives isolated in his wheelchair, bitter and angry after his paragliding accident. Tito struggles to support his family through small scams and odd jobs, desperate for stable employment.. Of particular interest, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.
The inciting incident occurs at 13 minutes when Tito arrives for the caretaker interview despite having no qualifications. His unorthodox, irreverent approach catches Felipe's attention - he doesn't treat Felipe like he's fragile.. At 12% through the film, this Disruption aligns precisely with traditional story structure. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.
The First Threshold at 26 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 25% of the runtime. This shows the protagonist's commitment to Felipe decides to keep Tito on permanently after Tito proves he won't coddle him. They begin to develop a genuine working relationship based on honesty rather than pity., moving from reaction to action.
At 53 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. The analysis reveals that this crucial beat A celebratory moment where Felipe feels truly alive for the first time since his accident. He and Tito share a peak experience that seems to validate their friendship, but underlying tensions remain unaddressed., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.
The Collapse moment at 80 minutes (74% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, A betrayal or revelation fractures their friendship. Either Tito's deception is exposed, or Felipe learns Tito was initially motivated by money. The trust between them appears destroyed. Felipe retreats into isolation., illustrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.
The Second Threshold at 86 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 80% of the runtime. One reaches out to the other, demonstrating that their friendship transcended its transactional origins. They acknowledge their mutual need for each other isn't weakness but strength., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.
Emotional Journey
Inseparables's emotional architecture traces a deliberate progression across 15 carefully calibrated beats.
Narrative Framework
This structural analysis employs proven narrative structure principles that track dramatic progression. By mapping Inseparables against these established plot points, we can identify how Marcos Carnevale utilizes or subverts traditional narrative conventions. The plot point approach reveals not only adherence to structural principles but also creative choices that distinguish Inseparables within the drama genre.
Comparative Analysis
Additional drama films include Eye for an Eye, South Pacific and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Plot Points by Act
Act I
SetupStatus Quo
Felipe lives isolated in his wheelchair, bitter and angry after his paragliding accident. Tito struggles to support his family through small scams and odd jobs, desperate for stable employment.
Theme
Someone mentions that real friendship isn't about pity or obligation, but about seeing the person beyond their circumstances.
Worldbuilding
Felipe's wealthy but lonely existence is established - his family treats him delicately, his girlfriend is distant. Tito's chaotic home life is shown, including his relationship with his son and mounting debts.
Disruption
Tito arrives for the caretaker interview despite having no qualifications. His unorthodox, irreverent approach catches Felipe's attention - he doesn't treat Felipe like he's fragile.
Resistance
Tito's trial period begins. Felipe tests him repeatedly, expecting him to quit. Tito needs the money too badly to leave. Felipe's family and friends doubt this arrangement will work.
Act II
ConfrontationFirst Threshold
Felipe decides to keep Tito on permanently after Tito proves he won't coddle him. They begin to develop a genuine working relationship based on honesty rather than pity.
Mirror World
Tito introduces Felipe to his working-class world and family. Felipe begins to experience life outside his protected bubble, finding unexpected freedom in Tito's lack of pretense.
Premise
The odd-couple friendship flourishes. Tito takes Felipe on adventures - restaurants, parties, the streets. Felipe helps Tito with his son and financial problems. They learn from each other's worlds.
Midpoint
A celebratory moment where Felipe feels truly alive for the first time since his accident. He and Tito share a peak experience that seems to validate their friendship, but underlying tensions remain unaddressed.
Opposition
Felipe's family disapproves of the friendship's boundary-crossing. Tito's past catches up with him. Felipe's girlfriend leaves him. Class differences create friction. Their bond is tested by external pressures and internal doubts.
Collapse
A betrayal or revelation fractures their friendship. Either Tito's deception is exposed, or Felipe learns Tito was initially motivated by money. The trust between them appears destroyed. Felipe retreats into isolation.
Crisis
Both men face their loneliness. Felipe realizes how much Tito meant to him. Tito understands he's lost the only real friend he's had. They separately confront what their relationship taught them about dignity and connection.
Act III
ResolutionSecond Threshold
One reaches out to the other, demonstrating that their friendship transcended its transactional origins. They acknowledge their mutual need for each other isn't weakness but strength.
Synthesis
Felipe and Tito reconcile, working together to solve a final challenge. They demonstrate how they've changed each other - Felipe has found courage and joy, Tito has found purpose and responsibility.
Transformation
A closing image shows both men integrated into each other's worlds. Felipe is no longer isolated by his disability, and Tito has stability and dignity. Their friendship has transformed both their lives.