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Kaji: A Toy

  • Writer: Peter K F Cheung SBS
    Peter K F Cheung SBS
  • May 21, 2023
  • 2 min read
  1. FADE IN


  2. Act 1


  3. EXT. PROMENADE - DAY


  4. Strolling, KAJI, the PACK LEADER and PETER see a GIRL playing with a thing.


  5. KAJI (V.O.): I believe the thing is her toy.


  6. We hear SOMEONE urging the girl to leave.


  7. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It seems that she can't be separated from her toy.


  8. Recalling.


  9. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): At home, I've my toys all over the place.


  10. Pausing.


  11. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): My job is to make a big mess with my toys.


  12. Pausing.


  13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I play with them whenever I want.


  14. Act 2


  15. EXT. PROMENADE - CONTINUOUS


  16. FLASHBACK


  17. INT. HOME - DAY (Earlier)


  18. Having searched her toy box, Kaji grabs a stuffed ball with her mouth and shows it to Peter.


  19. KAJI (V.O.): I want you to play with me now.


  20. As Peter launches the ball in the air, Kaji jumps up to fetch it.


  21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel excited to dominate my prey!


  22. END FLASHBACK


  23. Kaji observes the girl's toy.


  24. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Her toy has lights.


  25. Pausing.


  26. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've seen much bigger ones on the roads.


  27. Observing.


  28. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Her little toy is quiet.


  29. Pausing.


  30. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): All my toys can squeak too.


  31. Pausing.


  32. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): If her toy is mine, I'll get a squeaker out of it.


  33. Pausing.


  34. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): However, I'm on a leash. I can't go and train her.


  35. PACK LEADER: It's late now. We're going home.


  36. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I got your message...


  37. Both Kaji and Peter are staying put.

  38. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I wish to hang out with the little girl and her toy...


  39. The Pack Leader then grabs up Kaji and puts her inside her carrier cart.


  40. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, dear!


  41. PACK LEADER: If we follow your pace, we may never go home!


  42. Kaji stares at Peter.


  43. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't think he can help.


  44. Pausing.


  45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know women do as they please.


  46. Pausing.


  47. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter and I have got used to it.


  48. Thinking.


  49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But compromise brings happiness to none.


  50. Reflecting.


  51. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Am I a toy for the Pack Leader and the Gang?


  52. Act 3


  53. EXT. PROMENADE - CONTINUOUS


  54. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've never thrown away my toys. I'm a good member of the pack.


  55. Pausing.


  56. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Linking with the pack at all times is the most noble thing I can do.


  57. Pausing.


  58. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even if I'm a toy, I'll always be their most favourite one!


  59. FADE OUT


  60. THE END





 
 
 

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