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Writer's picturePeter K F Cheung SBS

Kaji: What I Yearn For

  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. EXT. CROSSING - NIGHT


  4. Alongside the PACK LEADER and PETER, KAJI waits impatiently.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): I can't wait to do what I yearn for.


  6. Kaji stares at the moving objects.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I want to move as fast as them.


  8. Pausing.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But sitting inside them isn't fun.


  10. Pausing.


  11. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But sniffing the scent outside is better than staying home.


  12. Recalling.


  13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I gather that my Vet has confirmed that I'm fat.


  14. Act 2


  15. FLASHBACK


  16. INT. HOME - DAY (YESTERDAY)


  17. Accompanying the Pack Leader, Kaji sees Peter going out.


  18. KAJI (V.O.): Where's he going? He has already brought me bread.


  19. Later, Kaji sees the Pack Leader going out.


  20. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Will she come back soon?


  21. Later, Kaji goes near to her carrier cart.


  22. KAJI (V.O.): I feel like going out too.


  23. Sniffing the cart.


  24. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe the Pack Leader and Peter will take me out later in the day.


  25. Later, when the Pack Leader returns, Kaji greets her happily.


  26. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But Peter isn't home yet. Are we going out?


  27. Soon, Kaji sees the Pack Leader going out again.


  28. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Without me again?


  29. END FLASHBACK


  30. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I was right. They came home late at night.


  31. Recalling.


  32. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When Peter came home earlier today, I can't wait to play games with him.


  33. FLASHBACK


  34. INT. HOME - EARLIER


  35. As soon as Kaji sees Peter returning home, Kaji goes to her toy box.


  36. KAJI (V.O.): I feel so bored at home. I want to play the Fetch game.


  37. Using her mouth, Kaji brings a tennis ball to Peter.


  38. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): He'll throw it in the air and I'll shoot it with my nose.


  39. As the ball is in the air, Kaji shoots it forcefully.


  40. PETER: Boom!


  41. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, I'm good at it.


  42. After some repeats, it's all quiet again.


  43. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Going out is better.


  44. Later, Kaji sees the Pack Leader returning.


  45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Okay, both the Pack Leader and Peter are at home. Are we ready to go out?


  46. Kaji looks out of the window.


  47. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's nightfall already...


  48. Soon, the Pack Leader gives Kaji a big bone.


  49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Is it a bribe? Does it mean that we won't be going out?


  50. RETURN TO PRESENT


  51. Act 3


  52. EXT. CROSSING - LATER


  53. Kaji waits patiently.


  54. 'KAJI (V.O.): We've just had a good time at the promenade.


  55. Pausing.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I'm bored, I want a variety of things to stimulate my mind and body.


  57. Pausing.


  58. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like to walk or run to burn off energy and to keep fit. But I know whatever I yearn for can't be easily acquired.


  59. FADE OUT


  60. THE END


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