Clash of the Titans Page #10

AMOUN:

Perhaps the thought of her new

life has made her frantic to enjoy

the vestiges of her old one.

(CONTINUED)

31.

CONTINUED:

KEPHEUS:

Perseus, if you're to take the

wild girl for a wife, this is a

good time to start your training.

Go into the city and retrieve her.

PERSEUS:

How will I know her?

CASSIOPEIA:

She is unmistakable.

PERSEUS:

I'm a stranger here. Any hints?

AMOUN:

Follow the lights and the sound of

profane music.

EXT. BASILICA - SIDE ENTRANCE - MAGIC HOUR

The Wilting Girl slips into the dusk like a thief.

EXT. ALLEYWAY - MAGIC HOUR

The Wilting Girl steals down the dark, narrow alley,

headed toward the outskirts of town.

Suddenly, a heavy wall shoots up from the cobblestones,

blocking her way. She startles, but does not stop. She

goes up to the wall, turns at an angle and slides right

through the stone, like a ghost.

On the other side, she emerges from the stone, breathing

hard. She looks around and hurries down an intersecting

passageway.

She's gone only a few steps, when just ahead of her,

thick vines shoot out and form a dense barrier. She

takes a breath and dives into the surging growth.

She almost makes it through, but at the last moment,

vines wrap her arms and legs, holding her prisoner. She

gives up, with a sigh. We HEAR the LAUGHTER of a God.

WILTING GIRL:

Zeus?

Zeus' rumbling voice is held low, talking to her in an

intimate way -- a beautiful sound.

(CONTINUED)

32.

CONTINUED:

ZEUS (V.O.)

Why do we have to play these

games, my lovely girl? You know

you cannot leave.

The vines retract, freeing her. She rubs where they

gripped her.

WILTING GIRL:

My part is finished.

ZEUS (V.0.)

It has just begun. Have you

forgotten your place in this?

WILTING GIRL:

As I've lost my believers, the

future has become dimmer to me.

ZEUS (V.O.)

I still believe in you. Close

your eyes and see your tomorrow.

She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. A single

tear runs along her cheek. She opens her eyes.

WILTING GIRL:

It's too painful. I can't involve

myself.

ZEUS (V.O.)

You you already involved. Such is

fate. We cannot hide from the

.trials of our future... no matter

how dark the alleyway.

She looks back at the Basilica with profound sadness.

EXT. STREETS OF JOPPA - MAGIC HOUR

Perseus roams, taking in the city with interest. Rich

and poor mix in the crowded streets. As always, the poor

have suffered the most from the conflict.

EXT. OCEAN TERRACE - MAGIC HOUR

Perseus follows the MUSIC and the sound of LAUGHTER to a

crowded terrace overlooking the sea. Upper class YOUNG

PEOPLE are partying en masse.

Perseus moves through the revelry, looking at every girl,

testing his instincts. Suddenly, he stops in his tracks,

looking off --

(CONTINUED)

33.

CONTINUED:

Andromeda is dancing at the center of attention, her

sheer gown enhancing her sensuality. The MUSIC ends.

Andromeda laughs and tosses her curly mane.

A HANDSOME YOUNG NOBLEMAN embraces her. She gives him a

deep kiss, causing a sensation, then breaks away into the

crush.

EXT. BALUSTRADE - MAGIC HOUR

Andromeda glides to the balustrade to watch the sunset.

The Young Nobleman approaches, but her imperious gesture

stops him cold.

PERSEUS (O.S.)

Very beautiful.

Andromeda spins, petulant.

ANDROMEDA:

Will you please give me some

PEACE --

The sight of the handsome stranger gives her pause.

ANDROMEDA:

What did you say?

PERSEUS:

I said, 'Very beautiful.'

ANDROMEDA:

Do you think just anyone can make

intimate judgements on the royal

family?

PERSEUS:

I meant the sunset.

She regards Perseus over her glistening bare shoulder.

ANDROMEDA:

Do you always start a seduction

with an insult?

Perseus moves to the rail, very close to her, and looks

at the sea.

PERSEUS:

I know nothing of seduction. I'm

a simple fisherman. My home is

across that water.

(CONTINUED)

34.

CONTINUED:

ANDROMEDA:

What brings you here?

PERSEUS:

To Joppa? I was kidnapped.

ANDROMEDA:

I mean here, tonight.

He looks over at her a long moment.

PERSEUS:

I've come to see my future wife.

Startled, Andromeda suddenly realizes who he is. A mad

mix of emotions crosses her face.

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