Global écho Page #4

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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SANA:

(As running)

Miss Claudia, miss Claudia.

Claudia

(As looking forward)

What?

SANA:

(As running)

There is something I would like to discuss with you

Claudia turns back, we see Sana almost arrive to the front of stage.

CLAUDIA:

(As turns)

Come, quickly.

Sana arrived, she breath hardly cuz of running.

Claudia starring, Sana finally speaks.

SANA:

(As speaks hardly)

Miss Claudia,Looks like I found what you're really looking for.

CLAUDIA:

(Wondering gaze)

I know it, my boyfriend cheating on me.

SANA:

(Shock gaze)

What....

CLAUDIA:

(Embarrassing looks)

Dang,I shouldn't say that.

(As smiling)

tell me before embarrassing myself again.

SANA:

All right, how about I sit first.

Jump cut to:

Int. Outside the STAGE of Middle SCHOOL - DAY

John and Carlo standing outside the stage, John put his hands on the handle to open it.

He opening the door and enter Carlos follow him with suspicious smile.

They walking towards the stage silenced till Carlos speaks.

Carlos

(As walking)

John, please forgive me.

John

(As walking)

For what..

CARLOS:

everything we do is for your own good.

JOHN:

How many times do I tell you that I hate encrypt words.

CARLOS:

It's your time to shine my friend.

JOHN:

What you have done?

Suddenly Claudia come out as she was hiding also Sana.

John looks with surprised gaze as they starring with big and happy smile.

Claudia

(Smiling)

He gives me a chance to enjoy what we got , John jackson.

(As playing gently with his hair)

Or I should say golden boy.

Sana

(Seeing John)

(Smiling)

You'll thank us later.

Carlos

(Seeing John)

Let her see what you have.

John

You mean sing.

CARLOS:

No, dance,of course sing, dude, Don't monopolize your beautiful voice to yourself.

JOHN:

But I'm bashful beside I never used to sing in front of people

Sana

(Smiling)

That true, you always sing to yourself but the good thing you forget to check out the place.

Claudia holds John's hand and pulls him gently towards the stage, Shyness and hesitation, fear appears on his face.

JOHN:

I can't do it while you are watching me.

Claudia

I believe in you John, you can do it.

Turns back towards Carlos and Sana while they walking.

Sana

(With low voice)

I heard a rumor that Sarah put her eyes on John.

Carlos hit Sana on her shoulder gently out of joking with her.

Sana

(nerves tone)

Cut it off?

Carlos sees Sana nervously, he grab her hand and dance with her friendly till she start laughing.

Carlos

(as they dancing)

Dance with me.

SANA:

(as dancing)

(laughing)

you didn't tell me, carols.

CARLOS:

Tell you what ?

SANA:

About the rumors.

CARLOS:

Oh, yeah , it's true.

They stop dancing, Sana is worried you can see that on her eyes.

John on the stage, standing while holding the microphone blushing , Claudia sitting on her chair in the right side.

Claudia

take your time, Do not panic.

John

(as breathing slowly)

I will sing without you by air-supply.

CLAUDIA:

Great, my ears is yours.

Int. THE FRONT OF THE STAGE - afternoon

Carlos and Sana with full speed hurry to their seats.

CARLOS:

Hurry up, he is going to start.

Sana

Most definitely i can see that .

Claudia who sit quietly and waits for john to starts.

Claudia

Kids, quite, please.

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - afternoon

The stage so quite as john standing with iron stares, taking breath slowly than he sing with soft and beautiful voice the song without you by air supply.

John

No I can't forget this evening or your face as you were leaving.

But I guess that's just the way the story goes.

You always smile, but in your eyes

Your sorrow shows.

Yes, it shows.

Int. THE FRONT OF THE STAGE - AFTERNOON

The tear shed from the eyes of Claudia, she was touched by his sad voice.

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - AFTERNOON

John move step forward and sing with all his emotion as he live this moment.

John

No I can't forget tomorrow.

When I think of all my sorrow.

When I had you there but then I let you go.

And now it's only fair that I should let you know.

What you should know.

Int. THE FRONT OF THE STAGE - AFTERNOON

The smile of happiness appears on the faces of Sana and carols as they love his voice.

Listen deeply to him as speaks with low voice.

Sana

He has the voice of an angel.

Close up :
carols with pride gaze starring as he speaks.

Carlos

You have right, he doesn't deserve what's he going through with his step-father.

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - AFTERNOON

John still singing till he forget himself and up his voice, you can hear it very well around .

John

I can't live

If living is without you

I can't live

I can't give anymore

I can't live

If living is without you

I can't give

I can't give anymore.

Cut to:

Int. outside the stage - afternoon.

Mike and jenny standing out side the stage, some of student around the place.

Mike

Did you get that jenny.

Jenny.

No...

MIKE:

Let's go and checking out.

Mike open the door little bit, we see john from afar standing and sing, you can't hear it very well, he close the door quickly as turning to jenny with big smile.

MIKE:

(smile)

Jenny, you should hear this kid singing voice.

Jenny.

(As walking towards the door)

Get out of my way.

Jenny open the door than enter followed by mike with fast steps, walking little bit.

Jenny and Mike looking at each other, stunning, John unseen.

John (O.S.)

Well, I can't forget this evening or your face as you were leaving

But I guess that's just the way the story goes

You always smile, but in your eyes

Your sorrow shows

Yes, it shows.

JENNY.

OMG, this voice familiar.

MIKE:

Darling, i think we reveal mystery here.

JENNY.

What?

MIKE:

It's him ,the golden boy.

JENNY.

Yes that correct, everyone hears him sing but no ones know his identify .

JOHN (O.S.)

I can't live

If living is without you

I can't live

I can't give anymore

I can't live

If living is without you

I can't live

I can't give anymore.

Jump CUT TO:

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - AFTERNOON.

John finished, standing at the stage with big smile.

he comes off the stage with pride.

John

(as walking )

(low voice )

(to himself)

this gives you a feeling of power.

Int. THE FRONT OF THE STAGE - AFTERNOON

we hears Loud applause from Claudia, Sana and carols while screaming loudly out of joy and happiness.

Claudia

(cheering loudly )

Wow, you are on fire, woo-ooh.

John getting down from the stage happy and smiling as he like it.

Close up :
Sana is clapping hard as screaming loudly out of joy.

SANA:

(as yelling loudly out of joy)

That my golden boy and i don't expect failure ,not from my golden boy.

Close up:
carols whistling and clapping as he love the voice of john .

CARLOS:

John, this is sign for new and better life waits for us .Bravo .....

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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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