Kaji: Songs of the Soul

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

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7. Pacing around, KAJI only sees the MAID.

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9. KAJI (V.O.): The pack leader and the gang aren't home.

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11. Kaji approaches the Maid, her eyes filled with curiosity and longing.

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13. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Only she can give me companionship now.

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15. We see the Maid having intense screen time.

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17. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Who is she communicating with?

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19. Listening to the exchanges.

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21. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It seems they've lots to share via that thing.

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23. Knudging her gently, the Maid reacts with a casual touch of Kaji's fur.

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25. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): It isn't soulful.

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27. Act 2

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29. FLASHBACK

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31. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT (A while ago)

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33. Enthusiastically, Kaji welcomes MEMBER#1 and her FRIEND home.

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35. KAJI (V.O.): I haven't seen both of you for some time!

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37. As the couple sits on a sofa, Kaji joins them.

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39. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Have you brought any treats for me?

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41. MEMBER#1: Yes, you just wait!

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43. As Member#1 moves her hand gently on the surface of her fur, Kaji's eyes are filled with happiness.

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45. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Although she has a friend now, she's still very attached to me.

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47. MEMBER#1: We'll take you for a walk in the riverside parks.

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49. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Going "kai-kai"? That's even better.

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51. MONTAGE OF THEIR TOGETHERNESS

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53. A. Exploring the greens, Kaji investigates and sniffs scents.

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55. B. Seeing a big STRANGER, Kaji barks at him before leaving him alone.

57. C. Kaji then engages PEOPLE sitting on benches.

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59. END MONTAGE

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61. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Being outdoors, my senses come alive.

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63. INT. DINING ROOM - NIGHT (Days later)

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65. Kaji mingles amidst the PACK LEADER and the GANG.

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67. KAJI (V.O.)：What's happening? Everybody is home.

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69. As the party take their seats, Kaji realizes something.

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71. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't have my seat this time!

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73. Kaji settles under the dining table.

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75. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can only see their feet.

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77. Pausing.

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79. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Would Peter pass me treats under the table?

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81. Waiting and waiting.

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83. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even Peter has forgotten about me!

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85. Then, we hear Member#1 remarking emotionally.

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87. MEMBER#1: Oh, I've only a few more minutes with our lovely pet here.

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89. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe she's referring to me.

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91. Member#1 crouches down to hug Kaji passionately.

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93. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh dear! That isn't a good omen.

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95. Soon, Kaji sees Member#1 and her friend leaving.

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97. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): When will I see them again?

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99. RETURNING TO PRESENT

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

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105. Resting on a sofa, Kaji stares at Peter singing and playing the guitar.

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107. KAJI (V.O.): Is he using his voice and the sound from that plank of wood to communicate better with me?

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109. Pausing.

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111. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe there're deep human experience and emotions that I don't understand.

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113. Thinking.

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115. KAJI (V.O.)(Cont'd): Anyhow, the vivid sights and the special sounds are like songs of the soul to me.

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117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END