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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: Walkabout & Homecoming

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY


  4. At the dining table, KAJI sits attentively at PETER's side, focusing on the bread in front of her.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): As Peter takes a bite, he'll offer me a slice right away.


  6. Soon, Kaji takes a slice from Peter's hand with her pink tongue.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can't wait to have more.


  8. As Kaji looks at him expectantly, Peter passes her another slice.


  9. FLASHBACK


  10. INT. BEDROOM - THE NIGHT BEFORE


  11. Stepping on his chest, Kaji licks Peter's nose, eyes and lips affectionately.


  12. KAJI (V.O.): I believe we both enjoy doing it, not having done it for a long while.


  13. RETURN TO PRESENT


  14. Act 2


  15. EXT. SEASIDE PARK - EVENING


  16. Scenic vista. Kaji trots happily alongside the Pack Leader.


  17. KAJI (V.O.): For the past two evenings, we're at the riverside park.


  18. We hear the sound of waves and cries of birds in the air.


  19. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Here's even better.


  20. Finding an appropriate spot, Kaji relieves herself discreetly.


  21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm so pleased.


  22. Pausing.


  23. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe both the Pack Leader and Peter like to walkabout and their homecoming is recent.


  24. FLASHBACK


  25. INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY (Days earlier)


  26. Kaji is resting on the sofa alone.


  27. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): For many days and nights, I haven't seen both the Pack Leader and Peter.


  28. Recalling.


  29. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): They left home, leaving me alone.


  30. Kaji goes to the massage chair.


  31. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't have to compete with the Pack Leader for the spot.


  32. Taking a look of a device nearby.


  33. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): At times, I could hear the Pack Leader calling me from that strange thing.


  34. Pausing.


  35. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I couldn't see her, smell her or feel her presence.


  36. Pausing.


  37. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's so upsetting and confusing.


  38. Recalling.


  39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Then one early morning, the Pack Leader and Peter came home with baggage.


  40. Pausing.


  41. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Exited at their homecoming, I barked excitedly for a long time.


  42. Recalling.


  43. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I thought that life was about to return to normal, they had their walkabout again.


  44. Pausing.


  45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't know what to expect since the Pack Leader and the Gang have been dwindling in size.


  46. Pausing.


  47. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe some Gang members are also hiding inside that strange device.


  48. Pausing..


  49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Although the maid is here, she isn't a good substitute She's attached to her own device.


  50. Pondering.


  51. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I wish I could hide inside that strange device with the Pack Leader and the Gang.


  52. Act 3


  53. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT


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


  55. KAJI (V.O.): For me, routine and consistency are important.


  56. Kaji observes the Pack Leader and Peter.


  57. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It seems that they're preparing for something - another walkabout and homecoming?


  58. Thinking.


  59. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Adapting to the disruptions, I still feel the strong bond between the Pack Leader & the Gang, and me.


  60. FADE OUT


  61. THE END




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