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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: Keep On Running

  1. FADE IN.


  2. Act 1


  3. EXT. STREET#1 - DAY


  4. Having her legs on the ground, KAJI does a whole-body shake and begins to run.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): I've a strong desire to run now.


  6. Kaji leads the PACK LEADER and PETER.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I usually walk, as I get very hot when running.


  8. Running.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Staying home is cool, but we haven't come out for a long time.


  10. Running.


  11. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): At home, I've been wishing I was running outside.


  12. Running.


  13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I also miss my garden and my friends.


  14. Act 2


  15. FLASHBACK


  16. INT. HOME - NIGHT


  17. In bed, Kaji is scratching an ear with her hind leg paws.


  18. KAJI (V.O.): It's so itchy.


  19. Peter comes over to give Kaji a nice scratch with his fingers.


  20. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's so comfortable.


  21. Enjoying.


  22. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I clean his face with my tongue all the time.


  23. INT. HOME - DAY


  24. Kaji is observing the Pack Leader who is working on a laptop.


  25. KAJI (V.O.): When she's home, there's a chance we may go out.


  26. Hearing some high-pitch sounds, Kaji follows the source and sees Peter's lips touching a shiny rod.


  27. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is he trying to eat it? And it squeaks?


  28. Kaji walks past a closed room door.


  29. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): A girl Gang Member has been hiding inside.


  30. Pausing.


  31. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't know what's wrong with them.


  32. RETURN TO PRESENT


  33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Moments ago, the Pack Leader helped me wear my harness. I knew we're going out.


  34. We hear Peter commanding "Stop!"


  35. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): While I've to obey the command, I can't wait.


  36. Stopping before a red light, Kaji whines.


  37. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I really want to keep on running.


  38. Kaji then sees Peter directing his phone at her.


  39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's normal.


  40. EXT. PET GARDEN - LATER


  41. After getting light and mingling with her FRIENDS, Kaji approaches a WOMAN who is holding a hand fan.


  42. KAJI (V.O.): Hi there, long time no see!


  43. After touching Kaji lovingly, the Woman uses her hand fan to cool down Kaji.


  44. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): She's so sweet.


  45. EXT. STREET#3 - LATER


  46. Running, Kaji takes the Pack Leader and Peter to a restaurant.


  47. KAJI (V.O.): We haven't been here for a while.


  48. Kaji gets a cue from the Pack Leader to walk on.


  49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Why aren't we going in to celebrate that we're out and about?


  50. Pausing.


  51. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, yes, the girl Gang Member is still hiding in her room at home.


  52. Act 3


  53. EXT. STREET#4 - LATER


  54. Hearing Peter's "Go!" command, Kaji runs again.


  55. KAJI (V.O.): Yes, keep on running. It energizes me and is good for my body.


  56. Running.


  57. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The feeling of a good run is far better than a good rest.


  58. Running.

  59. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Running also clears my mind and pushes me forward.


  60. They disappear in the city lights.


  61. EFADE OUT


  62. THE END






















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