Margin Call · written by J.C. Chandor · 2011

Sam sits beside his heavily sedated dog at the veterinary office.

Scene 13 of 76 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act one

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The story so farBefore scene 13

When a junior analyst discovers exposure that could wipe out his investment bank, its executives race to unload the danger on their customers while a veteran executive confronts the price of helping them survive.

Scenes 1–12
The bank’s surviving employees return to familiar routines after firing Eric; Sam manages the floor while his dog is dying.
Just before
Scene 10
Back inside his office, Sam collapses onto the couch, visibly drained by his own rallying speech.
Scene 11
Outside the bank, Eric confronts Sarah about his disconnected phone and leaves it on the ground.
Scene 12
Peter declines drinks with Seth, stays late and opens the models Eric left on the portable drive.
Scene 13
This scene

13INT. VETERINARIANS OFFICE ANIMAL VISITATION ROOM - NIGHT

SAM is sitting next to the exam table, his dog is on the table lying down very sedated. They both stare forward.