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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: A Waiting Heart

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. INT. HOME - DAY


  4. Sun's ray is piercing through the window. Kaji is lying in a chair, gazing at the door.


  5. MONTAGE


  6. A. Early morning. A gang MEMBER leaves home. Kaji's eyes show understanding.

  7. B. Morning. After feeding Kaji, the PACK LEADER leaves home. Kaji's eyes show loyalty.


  8. C. Later, PETER appears. After sharing with Kaji a banana, Peter disappears. Kaji eyes reflect a sense of loss.


  9. END MONTAGE


  10. KAJI (V.O.): Now, there's only silence.


  11. Pausing.


  12. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When will Peter, the Pack Leader and the Gang Member return?


  13. Act 2


  14. MONTAGE OF KAJI'S GOOD MOMENTS


  15. A. Kaji and the Gang member settle on a sofa, resting together.


  16. B. Kaji goes to the Pack Leader, sharing a large chair together.


  17. C. Lying beside Peter, Kaji rests her head on his lap as Peter caresses her fur.


  18. D. Kaji engages in a game of fetch with Peter.


  19. END MONTAGE


  20. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, let me play with my toys.


  21. Kaji goes to her toy box and sniffs her toys.


  22. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Each toy carries its own unique scent, reminding me of the previous play sessions.


  23. Grabbing a stuff animal with her teeth, Kaji wrestles with it.


  24. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When it makes a squeaky sound, my heart would pound with excitement as I've conquered my prey.


  25. Wrestling.


  26. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe it reduces my stress too.


  27. Soon, Kaji stops playing.


  28. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Playing alone is actually no fun.


  29. Hiding inside her indoor kennel now, Kaji rests her head on her paws.


  30. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe they'll be back.


  31. Thinking.


  32. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can persevere by cherishing the moments we spent together.


  33. Perking up her ears.


  34. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is someone coming home?


  35. Kaji rushes to the front door.


  36. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Who is it?


  37. Kaji hears door bell ringing.


  38. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When the maid was here, she'd open the door...


  39. Recalling.


  40. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): And she'd get parcels from someone outside.


  41. Pausing.


  42. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): In any event, I don't know how to open the door.


  43. As the door bell rings again, Kaji barks loudly.


  44. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm actually not a barking dog.


  45. Barking continuously.


  46. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But now, I've got to guard our home. I need to frighten the stranger away.


  47. Pausing.


  48. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): No matter how long it takes, I'll keep on waiting for the return of my loved ones.


  49. Soon, we see Kaji dozing off in a corner.

  50. Act 3


  51. INT. HOME - LATER


  52. KAJI (V.O.): Home alone, I've my moment of loneliness.


  53. Kaji stays guarding.


  54. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I comfort myself by finding familiar scents that are still lingering in the house.


  55. Pausing.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): With a waiting heart, I value my loved ones. I trust them and won't lose hope.


  57. DAYDREAMING


  58. Roads to Riverside Park - Night. Leading the Pack Leader and Peter, Kaji can't wait to take them to the Park.


  59. FADE OUT


  60. THE END






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