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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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Nothing, answer me.

John

Yes, I am.

Steve pulls him up, he sit down and put john on his knee, sadness and tears in the eyes of john.

STEVE:

Than act like a one , i know how difficult its to lose a person you care about.

JOHN:

You are right ,Steve, would you be around for me, if i need you, cuz mom busy all time and i have no hope in Jason.

STEVE:

Forget about Jason, who needs him anyway.

JOHN:

(happy tone)

Yes, we're better off without him.

Steve looking with big smile at john than kiss him on his cheek, he speaks with happy tone.

STEVE:

No matter what happens, i will be always be on your side.

Jason standing in the entrance of the room watching them without making noise, they didn't pay attention to him.

John hugs Steve lovingly, he kissed him gently on the cheek, a smile appearing on Steve's face.

Jason still standing and watching from his place, than he speaks with sarcasm tone.

JASON:

(sarcasm tone)

My, my what pretty sight, i wish I'd gotten that on tape.

Steve put john down, standing up as gazing at Steve with strong and warning gaze, john behind him, he don't want to get closer to Jason.

STEVE:

Don't you have something to do ?

JASON:

Fortunately for me, no.

(as walking towards them)

I decide to to spend more time with my angels.

(evil light laugh)

If you don't mind of course.

STEVE:

As a matter of fact i do mind.

JASON:

(as putting his hand on Steve shoulder)

Too bad so i must be on my way than.

JOHN:

You owes us favor.

JASON:

(seeing john)

(evil smile)

Damn, tough like his old man.

STEVE:

(warning looks)

(order tone)

Get your dirty hands off me.

Kira sudden appearances stopped the conflict between them, she looks at them with confused glance.

Kira

Jason, kids, what's going on here.

Everyone turns to here silence , sees Kira without saying single words, starring with silence, Jason with his sinister smile than he went with arrogant towards her.

With provocative he kiss her softly, the kids didn't like that, the anger appear on their face.

He put his hand on her shoulder and pull her in closer till there are no space between them and watch the kids .

JASON:

we was having chit chat, i think they like me.

STEVE:

(with ironic tone)

You can't even imagine how much we like you.

JASON:

See baby, i found amazing family and I'm finally safe and loved by my angels and wife.

Kira

Oh kids, I'm so happy to hear this.

(As kiss him on his cheek with emotions)

Jason is the perfect dad for you.

Steve

(As starring)

I've no doubt, Jason will have everything sorted out.

JASON:

I do,Well, I'm going now,kids,see you tonight.

Steve and John seeing Jason from their place, didn't reply .

Jason leaves also Kira while she speaks.

KIRA:

time for school, boys.

Cut TO:

Int. Principle's office - DAY

Well-arranged office , we see a headmaster sitting with a way Shows seriousness and rigor as starring towards a beautiful and talented teacher, miss Claudia staying cool.

We getting closer to Claudia it reveal something in her hands .

She put her cellphone on the table, playing record of someone sing with amazing and soft, I believe I can fly by r-Kelly.

John (v.O.)

I used to think that I could not go on.

And life was nothing but an awful song.

Claudia looks at the headmaster stunning as he smiled surprised.

John (v.O.)

But now I know the meaning of true love, I'm leaning on the everlasting arm's.

If I can see it, then I can do it.

If I just believe it, there's nothing to it.

We found the headmaster clapping warmly, he liked that softly voice.

Claudia stop the recording for moments, the happiness glowing on her face.

The HEADMASTER

My goodness,he has amazing voice.

Claudia

It's not over, listen carefully.

Claudia press on the recording , the voice starts sing again.

John (V.O.)

I believe I can fly.

I believe I can touch the sky.

I think about it every night and day.

Spread my wings and fly away.

CLAUDIA (V.O.)

Oh my God,are you hear this Becky.

JOHN (V.O.)

Who is this?

The recording is over, Claudia hide the cellphone and gazes awesomeness into the headmaster as she smiled than speaks.

CLAUDIA:

I want him to be in my class desperately.

The headmaster looks in astonishment.

CLAUDIA:

it's not just me who hear him sing, the janitor and few student even miss Christina hears him too.

THE HEADMASTER:

Anyone in particular i should be looking at ?

CLAUDIA:

All i got for now his class.

THE HEADMASTER:

I suppose it's 4 BK.

CLAUDIA:

(surprised tone)

How do you figured out?

THE HEADMASTER:

Just hunch, beside i didn't mention i also heard him and i think i know who is it.

CLAUDIA:

Tell me please?

THE HEADMASTER:

Miss Claudia the first thing i do when i come here, is having my morning coffee, i don't care if a terrorist blew up this school , i will not do anything till i finish my coffee.

CLAUDIA:

(Light laugh )

I can see you haven't change a bit.

The smile appears on their faces we can hear light laughs around the office.

Cut TO:

Int. The class 4-bk - DAY

A class that shines very cleanly, neatly, decorated, there are posters on the walls like a map of the world and famous scientist such as Addison, newton and others.

A noise , the students in the class missing around, talking loudly, joking and laughing and waiting for the teacher.

Carlos a smart and funny kid, always joking around and never take things serious, sitting back and looking forwards with dump looks.

Sana a beautiful girl, geek, the first in her class, always having A, she the best friends of john beside carols.

Coming towards carols as looking to the classmate with strange glance as she not accept their behavior .

Sana

(as walking )

(as looking around)

You're such a bunch of fools.

Student turns towards her with ironic gazes as she going on her way.

We getting to student , seeing sarcasms smile on his face, carols unseen.

Student

Here's an inconvenient truth for you geek, no body cares.

Sana walks over Carlos and takes deep breath, looking at Carlos smiling like she happy to see him.

SANA:

good Morrow, Carlos.

Carlos

(Looking with smile)

Morning, Sana.

She picked up an chair and sat next to him, despite all this unpopular and abused but they always stuck together as real friends.

Everyone have their seats quickly as they heard someone is coming.

Close up:
Sana looking at Carlos with wondering gaze.

SANA:

(Wondering gaze)

Most important day of his life and he's late.

We take walk around the class than return to Carlos while Sana get out a novel and starts reading it deeply.

CARLOS:

. Is it his birthday?

SANA:

(As reading)

No idiot, mine.

CARLOS:

(Excited tone)

Snap, And you didn't invite me?

SANA:

(As reading)

There is no point to invite you.

CARLOS:

(Upset looks)

Why, I thought we are friends..

Sana stop reading and put the book gently to right and move it little bit towards the edge of the table.

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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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