Global écho Page #16

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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John is flushing he couldn't speak , freezing in his place.

JASON:

Go, to your mommy,moron.

John

I.......

Jump CUT TO:

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - CONTINUOUS.

The crowds is calling John to give him courage to sing.

Jason still laughing at him while Steve standing up angry he wants to hit him.

Jason

Be the man we know you are, john.

(Smiling)

Face me and sing.

Steve shocked after he hears him,he sat down, and watching John in silence.

BACK TO:

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - CONTINUOUS.

John is breath slowly as holding the microphone and start singing with emotion a song when you say nothing at all by Ronan Keating.

John

It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart.

Without saying a word, you can light up the dark.

Try as I may I can never explain.

What I hear when you don't say a thing.

We see Jason sat down and started listening Deeply with big smile.

JOHN:

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.

There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.

John walking around the stage while singing warmly.

JOHN:

The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall.

You say it best, when you say nothing at all.

We see Kira and everyone back there watching happily, the smile on their faces.

We can see John walking and singing from there.

John

All day long I can hear people talking out loud.

But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd.

Carols

He did it, he face his fears.

Kira

I can see that, I am so proud.

We getting closer to John as he sings while everyone enjoys this moment and singing with him.

John

Try as they may they could never define.

What's been said between your heart and mine.

We see the crowd standing up and waving with their hands, only Jason and Steve who sitting and listening with the smile.

Close up! John stop in his place, seeing the crowd smiling and the tears in his eyes.

John

The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.

There's a truth in your eyes saying you'll never leave me.

John pointing towards Jason as he smiled and tears flowing from his eyes.

JOHN:

The touch of your hand says you'll catch me wherever I fall.

You say it best when you say nothing at all.

John finish singing , Everyone stands up and claps warmly, whistles with admiration, you can hear it clearly.

John lowering down and greetings them with bow manner .

John

Thanks, everyone ,I really appreciate it.

He entering the backstage happily.

Jason come running quickly than hugs him hard and kiss his cheek several times.

John shocked, he couldn't speak just starring.

Kira and everyone in the state of wondering looking with amazement.

Jack laughing as he speaks while heading towards John.

Jack

I told you son, he will love you this time.

Jason turns towards jack he standing up.

Jason

Are they coming for me?

John

Who.... daddy?

Jack

Yes, I'm afraid so.

Jason

I only have a few seconds, Kira, kid's.

Everyone is coming towards Jason doesn't understand anything.

JACK:

It's will be quick.

Kira

Jason, you are hidden something?

Jason

You can laugh, but my time has come.,I was kind of a jerk to you.

John

Kinda, you always .

JASON:

Sorry for that, It was planned, I was waiting in Jack, because when he appears, I'm out of this family forever.

Everyone looks at him with sad especially John who fighting back crying.

JOHN:

You can stay with me, I will share with you my room.

JASON:

(Smiling)

Well, that's where it gets complicated.

Jack

He just kid...

JASON:

You are right.

We turned back we see mako coming with his gang's, Jack saw them.

JACK:

Jason....

Jason turns back h, Saw them,he hugs John for the last time than kiss him on his head and starts leaving while he speaks.

JASON:

Farewell, golden boy.

The sadness appears on their faces .

Kira

Jason waits...

Jason ignores her and keep walking.

He meets the gang's with smile as he speaks.

JASON:

It's good to see you, Mako. It's been too long.

Mako

Look, I'm sorry that things are bad with us.

JASON:

No need for apologies, Because somebody has to pay, OK?

MAKO:

Boy's , take him away.

They holding him and pulling him gently while he turns towards Kira and kid's and tears in his eyes.

JASON:

Don't forget about me, guys.

They took him away till he gets out of their sight's.

Kira in the state of sadness, she hugging Jack firmly while John is she'd a tears.

Carlos and Sarah lowering their heads and remind silence.

Sana went towards Kira as she speaks.

Sana

Perhaps I can be of some assistance, madame.

They stopped hugging with wondering glance they stars.

Kira

How would you do it?

Jack

Sana, stay out of this.

KIRA:

Honey let her talk?

She pointing to mako as he seeing her with lovely smile.

Sana

This Man is my father, and he will forgive him.

She Stars at him with iron glance.

Sana

Right, daddy

Mako started laughing for a while and then paused in steps of admiration walking towards her.

Sana stood bravely while everyone watched from his place in a state of extreme silence.

Mako put his hand on her shoulder as he speaks with soft tone.

Anything for daddy girl.

With fully happiness she hugs him, looking towards Kira and the other's.

Mako starts leaving while holding the hands of Sana.

Kira and the other's behind them walking.

Jack

Boy, this summer you will go to camp star.

John

I have plans to stay at home with my family and do absolutely nothing.

Kira

Go, son and have some fun.

Carlos

May I come too, Mr Jack.

Jack

Of course, he needs back up.

Everyone laughing with faint voice.

They Saw Steve sleeping in the front seats, they looking with amazing.

Claudia

How could him sleep in this noise.

Kira

Welcome to my world.

John

Mom, should I wake him up.

KIRA:

No, let him it's his choice to get back home on foot.

They all gone only carols who remain and watch sieve sleeping for moments till he slap him hard.

Steve wake up freaked out looking around while carols seeing him with sinister smile.

Carlos

Now that we're even, you can stay with me like you want.

Steve standing up angrily chasing Carlos while he running away and screaming for help.

Steve

I will kill you for that.

CARLOS:

Miss Kira help .....

STEVE:

Come here you little.....

CARLOS:

Catch me if you can ?

They get out the stage is empty we cant see anyone we walk around it .

John (V.O.)

We are the once who makes life difficult or easy, we can live in heaven or turn it into hell as result of our own actions.

Fade OUT.

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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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