Kaji: Leap of Faith

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   FADE IN

3. Act 1

5. INT. HOME - MORNING

7. Cozy. KAJI sees the MAID putting bread on the table.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): Our breakfast is ready, Let me wake Peter up.

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11. Approaching the bed, Kaji whines and barks.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The sleeping Peter would respond to my calls.

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15. As Peter gets out of bed, Kaji escorts him to the dining table.

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17. PETER: Why are you making those noises?

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19. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I couldn't jump onto the bed: it's blocked by pillows and quilts.

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21. PETER: It'd be superb if you've some of Ne Zha's supernatural abilities.

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23. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Who is Ne Zha? Has she got unique talents like agility and balance?

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25. At the dining table, Peter feeds Kaji with slices of bread.

27. Act 2

29. INT. HOME - LATER

31. Kaji goes to her toy box to select a toy.

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33. KAJI (V.O.): Now, I'd like to play with Peter.

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35. Kaji carries the toy in her mouth and presents it to Peter.

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37. PETER: Let's play! You'd be Ne Zha and I'll the Dragon King...

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39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Me as Zha again? And you're King?

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41. As Peter throws the toy in the air, Kaji jumps up swiftly and uses her nose to shoot it in the air.

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43. PETER: Bump! Well done Ne Zha!

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45. Chasing the toy, Kaji's legs move swiftly. Retrieving it, Kaji brings it back to Peter, dropping it at his feet.

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47. PETER (Cont'd): Good girl!

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49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm ready for any toss of the toy.

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51. Focusing on Peter's throw, Kaji jumps up to catch it with her mouth.

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53. PETER: It seems that your left leg has recovered well.

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55. Later, Kaji jumps up onto the sofa, her hands landing softly on Peter's lap.

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57. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've the urge to lick Peter's face.

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59. Having leaned in closer, Kaji licks Peter's cheeks, mouth and eyes affectionately.

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61. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I haven't done that for a long time.

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63. FLASHBACK

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65. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - AFTERNOON (Months ago)

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67. Terraced grass. Kaji chases a pet, leaping with energy from one level to the next. Suddently, she stops.

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69. KAJI (V.O.): I feel a sharp pain in my left leg...

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71. PACK LEADER & PETER: What's the matter?

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73. Kaji lifts her left leg as if she's kicking ballet.

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75. RETURN TO PRESENT

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77. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Since then, I haven't felt the mood to play or even to lick Peter's face.

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79. Pausing.

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81. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Worse still, I couldn't jump up onto the bed and sleep in my favourite spot.

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83. Recalling.

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85. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I didn't like to see my Vet and Nurses as they're obssessed with my left leg.

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87. Recalling.

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89. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I like my Maid wrapping a soft, heated towel around my left leg every day.

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91. Pausing.

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93. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I still fear the pain. Can I trust my left leg again?

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95. Kaji has her eyes fixed on her left leg.

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97. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Would it let me down?.Do I have the courage to rely on it once more?

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99. We feel a mix of curiosity and uncertainty swirling within her.

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101. Act 3

103. INT. HOME - NIGHT

105. With a burst of energy, Kaji lauches herself onto the bed of the Pack Leader and Peter.

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107. KAJI (V.O): In that moment of courage, I re-discover my true strength and potential.

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109. Thinking.

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111. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): So, I've embraced the unknown and taken that leap of faith - like Ne Zha?

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113. Reflecting.

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115. KAJI (V.O) (Cont'd): To be truly great, I sleep with the Pack Leader and Peter, not above them.

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117. FADE OUT

119. THE END