Global écho Page #10

Synopsis: John, a young boy who has lost his father, possesses a remarkable singing talent but suffers from the ridicule and abuse of his stepfather, Jason. This mistreatment has left him with deep-seated psychological scars. Despite these challenges, John finds solace and encouragement from his supportive friends, his mother, and his brother. Determined to pursue his passion for singing, John faces his stepfather head-on, uncovering hidden truths about his own life and Jason's true motives. As he delves deeper, John discovers that Jason is acting on a will left by John's deceased father. The conflict intensifies as John navigates these revelations and contends with external threats from a dangerous gang seeking to settle scores. Will John succeed in reconciling with his stepfather and overcoming the forces against him, or will the threats prove too formidable?
Original Story by: imad chelloufi
Year:
2020
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Ramy

What are you standing around for? Invitation.

(As separate them)

Come on, guys, I could use some help.

Samantha and Chris comes faster and separate them away.

They stars at each other with anger.

BECKY:

It's not over.

Bethany

Is that all that you've got?

Samantha

(As holding Becky)

take a deep breath and Let's just get out of here real quietly.

BECKY:

enough of this sh*t. , I'm outta here.

SAMANTHA:

Are you serious?

BECKY:

Yes it's was bad idea from the first place.

SAMANTHA:

Okay than I will be out too.

Chris

So I am!

Chris and Samantha, Becky leaving the room.

Ramy and Becky still there, as holding her hand and getting out slowly.

Ramy

She has a point, Sarah will win anyway .

Becky

I won't let that stuck-up take All the glory.

RAMY:

Our only hope is the golden boy.

CUT TO:

Int. THE gang bar - evening.

We travel across the bar and find two gang's with Jason gambling and beer over the table.

One of gang Lay's the last card, Jason has won.

Jason

Woo hoo, who's the boss here fellas.

Gang-man

You are great player.

JASON:

Yes,I'd like to consider myself a fairly good poker player.

GANG-MAN # 02

except you cheated.

Jason collects the money with great joy.

The two gang's are not happy, theirs hands on the gun.

JASON:

Cheated,You hurt my feelings, pal.

As Jason walks away, holding small bag full with money.

The two gang's suspicious seeing him leaving.

We turned back,an door opens we see tough and dangerous man walking towards the bar.

The two gang's standing up right out of fear.

Jason is opening the door, we hear the boss mako yelling at him loudly.

MaKO

Jason, I told you many times i don't want to see you ever again.

Jason turns with fear but he didn't show it as he walks towards him.

JASON:

can't you do some other favor for your friend, like old times ,

Mako

Very well, but this is the last time I can help you.

JASON:

(Happy tone)

Thanks,I'll make it up to you, okay?

The boss went back again as given the orders to his gang's.

Mako

Give them the information and they will take care of it.

Jason heading towards them with sinister smile as the boss get in.

JASON:

Boys, I have a mind blowing idea, listen to me.

Cut TO:

Ext. The downtown - NIGHT

We fly across the downtown ,we see the place is alive, the car's coming and going in the road.

Pedestrians walking on the sidewalk in both sides.

We getting closer to the right,we reveal Steve and John walking together.

Steve

there is little surprise waiting at home.

John

(Exciting tone)

Are you for real?

STEVE:

Yes,and probably will cause you heart attack.

JOHN:

What.. I don't wanna to die.

STEVE:

It's just an expression.

Jump CUT TO:

Int. Car - NIGHT

Two gang's sitting in the car reloading their guns and waiting.

Gang-man

Do you have any recollection of anything?he said.

GANG-MAN # 02

All I can remember is a feeling of peace and quiet after hot night with Russian chick.

GANG-MAN

Oh you hooked up with her, you Buster.

GANG-MAN # 02

It's been the best night of my life.

GANG-MAN

It's not fair, you was having fun and I was the babysitter of that weirdo.

(As sighing)

All night She's talking about philosophy and history, also someone called Khairuddin Barbaros.

The other looking around the street as he speaks.

GANG-MAN # 02

Who the hell is this guy?

GANG-MAN

I have no fracking idea.

Steve and John crossed the street faster without being attention, a car coming with fall speed,. John wants a step back, it's almost hits him.

The driver continue his way while yelling loudly.

The driver

Watch where you're going, Frog-face.

The gang-man seeing a picture in his hands , Steve and John standing beside each other and smiling.

The other one looking around in case they show up.

GANG-MAN

(As seeing picture)

Remind me again,who

supposed to kill him.

GANG-MAN # 02

Who gives a f***?

The gang-man rise up his head he found John running towards the sidewalk while Steve taking his time and talking in the cellphone.

GANG-MAN

Looks It's over there, finish the job.

The other turns right he found John jumping around,he speaks with surprised tone.

GANG-MAN # 02

Look at him, he's a child, we can't kill him.

GANG-MAN

Someone gonna to die tonight,him or us , The choice is yours.

He gets out of the car , walking towards John as hiding the gun behind his back.

John still jump and laughing as he enjoyed his time..

Steve walking as talking in the cellphone, doesn't pay attention to his brother.

Suddenly we hear gunfire.

Steve turns towards it,he freezing in his place with shocked glance he starts.

He sees John gets shoots and falls on the ground crying loudly and calling for Steve, the gang-man run to the car.

He gets in than set off away.

Steve wake up from his state and went towards John running .

Steve

Oh god,no?

We see John lying on the ground, his shirt stain with blood and crying.

John

Steve, help me...

STEVE:

Hold on....

Steve fall in his knees, holding John and tears flowing from his eye.

John is spiting out the blood, speaks with difficulty.

JOHN:

Steve, I'm scared. Am I going to die?

STEVE:

you'll be fine.

JOHN:

You're a terrible liar.

John gradually closes in his eyes as Steve watches him fight back in tears.

John

(As closing his eyes)

You've been always hero of mine.

Steve push him gently but he didn't wake up, He felt his pulse and found him not breathing.

Steve hugging him tightly while crying.

He shouting loudly in deadly street, totally empty.

Steve

Help, anyone, please.

Cut TO:

Int. JOHN'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS

Kira walks around the house while sipping a cup of coffee as speaks.

KIRA:

Whatever brought you home, I'm glad.

Jack sitting in This is a fairly large living room,quietly, The walls are decorated with parchment paper, There are two sofas, dish cabinet, plasma TV but for the most part the room is dominated by A square glass table and some family photos hang in the wall.

He is watching the TV, area looks quite.

Notice we don't see the TV, only hear low sounds coming from it .

Jack

When all this is over, we'll be a proper family.

We see Kira approaches him sipping coffee, With an anxious tone she speaks.

KIRA:

Over, did you get back to the game.

JACK:

That life is not for me honey. I am an honest man.

KIRA:

(Smiling)

There is hot night waits for you if you say, what really on your mind.

JACK:

Baby,it's not a big deal

Kira smiles, then hugs him from behind, She starts to kiss him softly on his neck.

KIRA:

Confess,You lost your touch, jack.

(As kissing him on his neck)

Come on, we got a couple minutes, baby, before a kid's arrive.

He standing up quickly and took the cop from her hand than pull her over the sofa.

She lying on the sofa while he holding her hands and starring romantically,she smiled as she likes it.

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Imad Chelloufi

I am a screenwriter specializing in American cinema, with extensive experience in writing films and television series. I have the ability to transform small ideas into extraordinary artistic works thanks to my wide imagination and endless creativity. more…

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