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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: A Day Out

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. INT. LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON


  4. KAJI watches PETER who is focusing on his laptop.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): He has been sitting in that position for a quite a while.


  6. Observing.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Apart from sharing breakfast with me this morning, he's been neglecting me.


  8. The PACK LEADER talks to Peter.


  9. PACK LEADER: Today, we must go out with our darling.


  10. PETER: I'm writing a legal opinion.


  11. PACK LEADER: But she'll be staying home while we're touring France, for a fortnight...


  12. KAJI (V.O.): What are they discussing?


  13. Then, having had eye contact with Peter, Kaji looks excited.


  14. Act 2


  15. EXT. THE PEAK - LATE AFTERNOON


  16. Scenic vista. Kaji leads the Pack Leader and Peter.


  17. KAJI (V.O.): We've been here not too long ago. I'd know the way.


  18. At a three-way junction, Kaji hesitates.


  19. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Left or right?


  20. PACK LEADER: This time, we take the middle one, walking uphill.


  21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): No problem.


  22. Taking the uphill road, Kaji continues to lead.


  23. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I might have been here a long time ago.


  24. Observing.


  25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): There's a garden with green grass.


  26. Peter checks a sign.

  27. .

  28. PETER: Oh, no...Don't bring your pet inside...


  29. KAJI (V.O.): There's a little grass by the roadside...


  30. Pausing.


  31. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I won't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.


  32. Kaji can't wait to get herself relieved.


  33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a shame that I don't have good grass to kick.


  34. Having cleared the mess for Kaj, the Pack Leader leads.


  35. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've no preference where to go now.


  36. Kaji turns her head to observe Peter.


  37. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter is preoccupied and is falling behind.


  38. A little while later, Kaji pauses and turns her head to observe Peter again.


  39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm attentive to Peter's needs. We should stay together.


  40. Kaji waits patiently for Peter to catch up.


  41. Having walked a long way, they see an open garden.


  42. PACK LEADER: I must seize the opportunity to take some snapshots of our darling here.


  43. PETER: But she's visibly tired...


  44. PACK LEADER: I insist. Cheer her up, would you?


  45. Reluctantly, Kai obliges, her tail drooping.


  46. PACK LEADER (Cont'd): Smile...Yes!


  47. KAJI (V.O.): I'm hanging out my tongue, just to cool down.


  48. The Pack Leader continues to take snapshots of Kaji.


  49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter knows how I feel and doesn't burden me further.


  50. Pausing.


  51. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Love involves a particular combination of understanding and misunderstanding...


  52. Act 3


  53. INT. RESTAURANT, THE PEAK - NIGHT


  54. Kaji is resting by the side of the Pack Leader and Peter.


  55. KAJI (V.O.): I need to balance exercise with rest.


  56. Kaji observes Peter.


  57. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): He's still exercising his mind while resting.


  58. Thinking.


  59. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Anyhow, a day out with my loved ones is my favourite day!


  60. FADE OUT


  61. THE END




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