Global écho Page #6

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:

Mark my words, John.

SARAH:

i felt some kind of connection between you.

John

Me and Sana....

SARAH:

Yes, too much joules.

JOHN:

(Timid tone)

No we are just friends

SARAH:

Good...

(To herself)

Soon I will make my move.

Int. The back stage - continuous

Claudia She went to check on Bethany and her mates.

Bethany

New rules, Which means you have to do everything I say.

Andrew

How rude It's like we work for you or some-thin'!

Ramy

Darling, Ramy doesn't take orders, he gives them.

BETHANY:

sorry, fellas. that's how it goes.

Claudia hears everything, she speaks as leaving.

Claudia

Fighting or not I don't care.... , You will sing all by myself .

The sound of Claudia cellphone ranging, she picked up and went to quite place to speak.

Int. The VIP room - the backstage - CONTINUOUS

John and Sarah in the VIP room , she is sitting on the chair written in the back with yellow color ''the princess Sarah'' and seeing john in mirror while he looking around.

SARAH:

Tell me golden boy, it's this your first time to be part in something bigger than you.

John

(as seeing around)

Well, actually yes.

SARAH:

( Vanity tone)

Don't bother yourself, let me handle this matter, obviously I'm the winner and i will give you the honor to be my boyfriend.

JOHN:

(seeing her)

(innocent smile )

No problem at all, Sarah.

SARAH:

now be good boy and sit quietly.

The sound of knocking on the door.

SARAH:

Who's there?

Carlos (O.S.)

(joking tone)

The reaper...

(light laugh)

it me carols, i need you man for seconds.

(light sound painful)

Ouch, what the wrong with you

Sana (O.S.)

John, you got minute.

Sarah

Go, but keep it short.

John exiting his VIP room.

John

Thanks guys for saving me .

Carlos

Are kidding me , i can give everything i have to be with her .

Sana

You not him, my golden boy seeing the future.

cut TO:

Int. THE STAGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - CONTINUOUS

Claudia sitting on the edge of the stage while crying with low voice out of sadness, seeing message from her boyfriend on her cellphone written'' sorry, our relationship is done''

Claudia

(as crying)

(seeing her cellphone)

I'm unlucky in love ...

She lift her head up seen Steve in the front of stage starring at her with admiration and love as he has walking towards her, he approaching with big smile than speaks.

Stave

(with admiration tone)

And I'm unlucky to find an angel like you.

Claudia shocked, she couldn't replied, as he coming .

Steve

(Smiling)

What would it take to have date with you.

Claudia smiling as she standing up, he is in front of her starring with emotion.

Claudia

(Smiling)

A couple of things.

STEVE:

Name it

CLAUDIA:

First you should be older little bit.

STEVE:

I don't really like the girls my own age.

CLAUDIA:

(smiling)

Than at 7:
00 pm it will okay for you.

STEVE:

Amazing i will pick you up than.

We turn back we see carols peeping than set off running towards the backstage.

Carlos

John....john.

John is sitting wit Sana, he turns towards carols after he hears his calling.

JOHN:

Yes carols...

CARLOS:

I have good news and bad news.

JOHN:

Starts with good news, always be optimistic that what my father used to told me .

CARLOS:

I found miss Claudia.

JOHN:

And than bad news ..

CARLOS:

How can i say it....

JOHN:

Carlos we talk about this kind of conversation before.

CARLO:

Ah..she is the new girlfriend of the heart-breaker

John standing up with anger in his face.

JOHN:

(Anger looks)

It's impossible .

CARLOS:

I swear, i heard him ask her for dating.

JOHN:

(Anger tone)

He promise me...

John walking towards the stage with fast steps and anger appears on his face.

John entering the stage, he sees Claudia and Steve sitting on the edge of stage and kissing like they falling in love.

John gets closer to them than starts shouting with anger .

John

(shouting)

You promise me to stay away from the girls in my life.

They stooped kissing , turns towards him, Claudia is blushed while Steve went towards john.

JOHN:

You give me honor word.

Steve

(as walking towards him)

Let me , speak alright, this time is different.

JOHN:

That what did you said last time.

STEVE:

No this time I'm serious.

JOHN:

You will break her heart than, it's me who will paid, like you did with alga , Celine and others, their brothers hate me.

STEVE:

(as touching his shoulder)

john....

JOHN:

(Anger tone)

Don't touch me ....

John leaving in state of anger , Steve followed him ruining as he speaks.

STEVE:

(as running )

I will pick you up later, after i solve this issue .

Claudia standing up with worried glance as she watching them leaving till they exit the theater.

She turn back seen Sana and Carlos standing in back , with serious steps and warning gaze she stares while carols looking with brave gaze as he is not afraid.

Claudia

Who is the snitch between, you.

Sana

Ah.......

Carlos

(brave tone)

It's me and I'm brave kid ...

Claudia

so mister brave you're in detention.

Claudia went towards the back stage as talking to herself with low voice you can't hear it well.

Sana and carols still in their places looking at each other.

Sana

(ironic tone)

You're in big,big trouble, Mr brave.

CARLOS:

At least i made this one for the right reason.

SANA:

If you're talking about ruined a good sibling relationship they have than you did the good thing.

CARLOS:

Come on don't be dramatic, they will be fine.

Back TO:

Int. The back STAGE - CONTINUOUS

Claudia re-enters the backstage area, looking around as she needs someone.

Claudia

(To herself)

Hell of a day I've had And that's pretty hard to forget.

Two students standing near the lever of Lighting .

Claudia

(Seeing them)

(Ironic tone)

Tea or coffee...

Chris

Ah.. miss Claudia ..I ..

CLAUDIA:

Back to work ..

The students went to their room Hurry.

Chris

(As leaving)

There is no chance for me .

Becky

(As leaving)

why are you so pessimistic?"

Cut TO:

Int.bedroom - THE HOUSE - EVENING

John sits opposite a poster of Celine Dion hanging in the Wall while singing with soft voice I'm your angel as tears shed's from his eyes out of sadness.

John

No mountain's too high for you to climb

All you have to do

Is have some climbing faith, oh yeah

No river's too wide for you to make it across

All you have to do

Is believe it when you pray.

Jump CUT TO:

Int./EXT. Outside the bed-ROOM of john - EVENING

Steve sits on the floor, leaning against the wall, listening to John sing while tears flow from his eyes.

JOHN (O.S.)

And then you will see, the morning will come.

And every day will be bright as the sun.

All of your fears, cast them on me

I just want you to see.

Steve

(Sad tone)

(To him self)

Oh, what did I do ,John, Please forgive me, I was despicable.

Match cut

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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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