Kaji: My Sanctuaries

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. BEDROOM - MORNING

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7. The morning light creeps through the curtains onto KAJI.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): I've slept enough.

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11. Perking up her ears, Kaji gets out of bed.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me check if the maid has already prepared breakfast for Peter and me.

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15. INT. DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

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17. Kaji sees the MAID putting food on the table.

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19. KAJI (V.O.): Let me alert Peter without delay.

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21. Later, Kaji and an unfocused PETER share breakfast together.

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23. KAJI (V.O.): Here is a place I love to be in every morning, although I've to lure Peter to join me.

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25. Act 2

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27. INT. BEDROOM - LATE MORNING

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29. Kaji appears by the bedside.

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31. KAJI (V.O.): Peter has returned to bed... he looks as if he hasn't slept for days.

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33. Kaji checks out the PACK LEADER.

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35. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): She sleeps late and wakes up late, as always.

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37. Having jumped onto the bed, Kaji nestles into the space between Peter's legs.

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39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): We get cosy like that.

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41. EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - EVENING

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43. Trotting alongside the Pack Leader and Peter, Kaji pauses to sniff the green grass.

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45. KAJI (V.O.): The scent is fresh. I won't get tired of coming here.

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47. Kaji then steps onto the green grass.

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49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, it's still wet from the earlier rain.

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51. FLASHBACK

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53. INT. LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON (Earlier)

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55. Peter joins Kaji on the sofa.

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57. KAJI (V.O.): What a surprise!

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59. Kaji pauses to watch Peter.

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61. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): He's wearing a hat and is carrying a bag. He usually goes out like that.

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63. Pausing.

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65. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Does Peter want to give me company?

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67. Looking out of the window, Kaji senses something.

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69. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh no! There's a subtle change in the air.

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71. Sensing.

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73. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): The air's moisture content is increasing...

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75. Kaji exhibits signs of unease.

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77. PETER (To the Pack Leader): Our baby is a wonderful weathergirl. She detects a thunderstorm is coming...

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79. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter is always brave even when the end of the world is approaching...

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81. Nervously, Kaji climbs onto Peter's lap.

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83. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I need Peter's comfort.

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85. PETER: Okay, girl. I've got you.

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87. Kaji presses herself against Peter. We can hear Kaji's heartbeats.

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89. PETER (Cont'd): Don't worry, girl, I'll protect you.

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91. Peter wraps his arms around Kaji.

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93. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel a sense of security now.

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95. Then, the Pack Leader comes forward to take a photo of Kaji and Peter.

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97. PETER (to the Pack Leader): You're jealous...

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99. RETURN TO PRESENT

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. BEDROOM - NIGHT

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105. Appearing, Kaji sees Peter going to bed.

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107. KAJI (V.O.): To have a sense of home, I need safe and supportive spaces.

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109. Kaji goes to lick Peter's face.

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111. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me now reciprocate my companionship and a calming influence.

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113. Thinking.

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115. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): In my sanctuaries, I can find light in the darkness.

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117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END