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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: Every New Friend

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. EXT. PET GARDEN, SUNG WONG TOI - DAY


  4. Arriving in a car, KAJI can't wait to get off.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): I haven't come here for a while.


  6. Kaji leads the Pack Leader and Peter.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know the way.


  8. As the entry gate opens, Kaji goes inside.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can't wait to leave my mark here again.


  10. After peeing nearby, Kaji runs to a corner.


  11. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): My favourite spot is here.


  12. Kaji gets very light.


  13. Act 2


  14. EXT. PET GARDEN, SUNG WONG TOI - CONTINUOUS


  15. Kaji begins to mingle with other PETS.


  16. KAJI (V.O.): When I'm in good mood, I'm more open to others.


  17. Pausing.


  18. KAJI (V.O.): Let me check discreetly their smell and body language.


  19. Checking the black one.


  20. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): For those having similar personalities like me, I'd get close to them.


  21. They sniff each other's noses.


  22. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But it takes time to understand them though.


  23. Kaji looks rather relaxed.


  24. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): For those having ulterior motives, I'd avoid them right away.


  25. The grey one gets closer to Kaji.


  26. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can easier tell through their demeanours eg those can't wait to smell my rear end.


  27. Observing.


  28. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The fur colour and size aren't indicative.


  29. Kaji looks rather uncomfortable.


  30. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'd better rejoin the Pack Leader and Peter.


  31. On her way, Kaji jumps onto a MASTER sitting alone in a bench.


  32. MONTAGE OF KAJI'S MEMORIES


  33. A. Days ago. Kaji sees Gang MEMBER#1 leaving home with a red suitcase.


  34. B. Yesterday. Kaji sees Gang MEMBER#2 leaving home with a black suitcase.


  35. END MONTAGE


  36. KAJI (V.O.): Having kept me good company for a while, they've left home one by one.


  37. The Master offers Kaji a brown ball.


  38. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Don't know when they'll be back again!


  39. Kaji isn't interested.


  40. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's my duty to protect the Pack Leader and the Gang.


  41. Pausing.


  42. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): As a cute, fat furry being, I can fill up their emptiness.


  43. Kaji leaves the Master.


  44. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The master doesn't smell as good as the Gang.


  45. Pausing.


  46. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like to think that there aren't strangers here, only new friends to be met.


  47. Pausing.


  48. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But it's unrealistic that I'd like everyone I meet.


  49. Pausing.


  50. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've my own personalities and need to protect myself.


  51. Act 3


  52. EXT. PET GARDEN, SUNG WONG TOI - CONTINUOUS


  53. Jumping up onto a bench, Kaji joins the Pack Leader and Peter.


  54. KAJI (V.O.): I've made a new friend today. I'd also keep the old ones.


  55. Pausing.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Every new friend is a new connection, energizing my spirit.


  57. Then comes a STRANGER wagging his tail. Kaji stares down at him.


  58. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): While there's always room for one more friend, he's not the one.


  59. Later, following the Pack Leader & Peter, Kaji exits and gets inside the car.


  60. FADE OUT


  61. THE END






















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