Kaji: The Human Puzzle

1. FADE IN

3. Act 1

5. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - AFTERNOON

7. Camping tents dot the terraced grass. KAJI, the PACK LEADER and PETER arrive.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): I love coming here.

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11. Kaji sniffs the air.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Today, groups of two or more are camping here.

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15. Accompanied by the Pack Leader, Kaji finds her favourite spot near one of the tents, where she relieves herself.

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17. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can hear the sounds of laughter and conversation drifting from inside the tent.

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19. As the Pack Leader cleans up the mess, Peter takes the leash and walks with Kaji.

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21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They know their roles in taking good care of me.

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23. As Kaji wanders around, she notices that there're no other dogs in sight.

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25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel lonely in this crowded place.

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27. Act 2

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29. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - CONTINUOUS

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31. Kaji leaps onto a bench and settles down comfortably. The Pack Leader aims her handheld device at Kaji.

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33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't want to wear a forced smile.

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35. As the Pack Leader also sits on the bench, Peter joins them.

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37. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): The bench where we sit together holds more than our weight. It holds our stories of love.

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39. Pausing.

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41. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): My love for the Pack Leader and the Gang is unconditional.

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43. Pausing.

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45. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): My loyalty and affection to them are unwavering and straightforward.

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47. Pausing.

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49. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): When I'm with them, I'm completely present.

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51. Pausing.

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53. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I listen with my heart, not just my ears. That's how I connect, truly.

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55. Pausing.

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57. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Love should be simple.

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59. Pausing.

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61. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): It's about being there for each other, no matter what.

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63. Pausing.

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65. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): For me, showing love is easy.

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67. Pausing.

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69. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I lick Peter's face nearly every day.

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71. Kaji is observing the Pack Leader and Peter.

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73. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They haven't talked to each other for a long time.

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75. Pausing.

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77. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I don't see anything keeping them apart.

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79. Pausing.

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81. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Humans have so many words, yet sometimes they say nothing at all.

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83. Pausing.

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85. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I sense the tension between the Pack Leader and Peter.

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87. Pausing.

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89. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Humans are so complicated.

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91. Pausing.

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93. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Why can't they just be happy together?

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95. Pausing.

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97. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): I just don't understand the human puzzle.

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99. Kaji looks at the Pack Leader and Peter with big, concerned eyes.

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101. Act 3

103. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - CONTINUOUS

105. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Clinging to stubborn beliefs is like dragging around a bag of heavy stones.

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107. Pausing.

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109. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Letting go grievances can make the path ahead feel lighter and clearer.

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111. Pausing.

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113. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): Nothing is static; there's always a chance for new beginnings.

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115. Later, they stroll home, but Kaji chooses a different path.

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117. FADE OUT

119. THE END