Global écho Page #5

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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We finds mike and jenny with few student who enter, starring with shocked gaze as they standing in their places, jenny films john while he was singing.

Jenny and mike watching the video of john while he was singing, the volume is low you can hear it well.

Jenny.

(as watching the video)

I'll be streaming this video across the world wide web.

LIKE:

(as watching the video)

Yeah and also in our page in Facebook.

Cut TO:

Int. The car - evening

Kira driving in black KIA car, Jason beside her watching the road in deadly silence while Steve and john in the back seat whispering with low voice.

The road is almost empty few cars passing by.

Steve

(as whispering)

How was the school?

John

(as whispering)

Not bed plus i did craziest thing today.

STEVE:

(as whispering)

Truly.....

JOHN:

(as whispering)

Yea, I have no idea, actually how it happened but i kill them with my voice.

(smiling)

STEVE:

(as whispering)

(smiling )

Fantastic, how did you get the guts to share you secret in front of crowd .

JOHN:

(as whispering)

You may say hugging out with crazy friends .

(light laugh)

(low voice)

But the good ones.

Suddenly Jason turn his head slightly to the back, he sees laughing with low voice by the side of john and Steve, Kira still driving and her eyes on the road in silence .

Jason

(as turning back)

You two obviously enjoy each other company.

(ironic smile)

Share your daddy some of your useless conversation

(Light Laugh)

I will try not to fall asleep.

They stop laughing, with strong gaze he stars at him while john is silence and looking with anger.

STEVE:

Mind you business.

JASON:

(strong tone)

Listen to me sh*t-face, in this family things go the way i want them to neither are you.

John

(strong tone)

In your dreams, for me the man of this family is Steve you just a scum bag .

Kira

(warning tone)

That's enough.

(seeing Jason)

You be sweet to them specifically john.

(sees the kids)

And both of you i want you to have a little respect for your stepfather.

With power and challenge gazes Steve and john staring at Jason who is turning forwards while speaks .

JASON:

Oh, for crying out loud, oh yeah enjoy this moments enjoy it well, fine, beware there is darkest days waits both of you .

KIRA:

(surprised tone)

Are you treating me and my family .

John

Kick his butt, Mom

KIRA:

(sees john)

Watch your mouth?

JOHN:

(regret tone )

Sorry... mom.

Jason is watching the anger in the face of Kira.

KIRA:

(as pointing to the kids)

This is my wealth.

(as looking forward)

Two sweet child that all i have left from my first love.

(sees Jason)

I promised him while he dying i will take care of Them.

Jason shed tear from his eyes out of sadness while starring at her with sad tone he speaks .

Jason

(sad tone)

When he died i felt alone, isolated.

KIRA:

(surprised tone)

didn't know you cared so much.

JASON:

honey, Jacky was my best friend since junior high.

KIRA:

But Never once have I seen you with him.

JASON:

Well, cuz i was out of the country, I come home when i heard Jacky might die, and fulfilled his final testament.

Everyone looks at him with shocked and surprised glance, in terrible silence they starring as he wiping his tears.

Cut TO:

Int. The back yard of john house - NIGHT

John sitting quietly as gazing at stars wile singing Killing Me Softly With His Song.

He is total alone, no body is there .

JOHN:

Strumming my pain with his fingers

Singing my life with his words

Killing me softly with his song

Killing me softly with his song

Telling my whole life with his words

Killing me softly with his song.

The back door of the house opens and Steve shuffles wearily through it, john turn back he sees him, he stop singing and he excited to talk.

John

(as turning back)

Hey! How was your date?

STEVE:

(as walking towards him)

To be honest, i find it dull and we finish it with huge fight than broke up.

Steve sat down beside john while putting his arm over john's shoulder as starring at him with lovely smile.

JOHN:

That's sound bad, brother.

STEVE:

I can live with it.

(as smiling )

Beside Steve never be alone.

JOHN:

(as gazing to the stars)

Hmm.....at least you are popular and everyone respect you not like me

STEVE:

(as seeing him)

Hear me My youngest brother, my golden boy, you are safe, you are loved , and you are wise and above all talented.

JOHN:

(sees him)

(surprised looks)

You really think so ?

STEVE:

(as looking at him)

I have absolutely no doubt.

Steve hugs john with great love than kiss him twice on his cheek as starring at his eyes strongly .

STEVE:

You had prestigious and charisma at our home and school just let it free.

Cut TO:

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - MORNING

John joins Sarah and few of student at the stage.

Claudia walking right and left non-stop while she speaks.

we find some student sitting quickly and watch.

On the right we see Sana and carols standing in the back stage, looking from their place.

Claudia

(as walking)

Alright, Next week we have a very special guest join us

(as stop)

From that we include this audition it's war, bloody war.

Samantha

Who is coming , miss Claudia.

CLAUDIA:

Friend of mine, he will see some talent and pick up one.

She walk again while they are watching Very carefully.

The students are on stage receiving instructions from Claudia.

Claudia

As long you are standing here and seeing me daily bear in mind you are in battlefield, I don't want any failure or disappointing, pick a song fit in your personality.

The students regard towards Claudia with full interest as she stopped and standing in front of them.

CLAUDIA:

Failure is a step to success, with proper training you will be ready for this show that represents precious jewels, and you are the jewels of this school.

ANDREW:

It's time for new face to glows in this school.

Ramy

Your halcyon days are over, cocky.

Sarah

in case you hadn't noticed, I'm here, dummy.

( Vanity tone)

I'm true artist but I wouldn't expect who used to sing in toilet to understand that.

Claudia pull out a list of names , reading it silence.

Claudia

What we got?

Bethany

Miss Claudia, I'd rather be with John.

Sarah

(As seeing her)

No, don't even think about it.

BETHANY:

Like he is completely yours, learn to share.

Claudia

Just stop it, ramy Andrew and Bethany , this group A

BETHANY:

This not fair.....

CLAUDIA:

The golden boy and Sarah group B

SARAH:

(Happy tone)

A wonderful.

CLAUDIA:

Samantha, Becky and Chris in group c, now Let's get started.

The kids Begin to exit the stage Optimistic we walks Claudia as she followed them towards the backstage.

Sana went directly to John while Sarah next to him happy while Carlos trying to get girls like him.

Sana

Watch out, she is not your type.

Sarah

We have work to do, golden boy, forget everything around you even those bug's.

John is silence as going with Sarah while Sana is watching him leaving than speaks with warning tone.

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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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