Global écho Page #7

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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Int.bedroom - THE HOUSE - EVENING

John still singing Very sadly while he wipes his tears.

John

I'll be your cloud up in the sky.

I'll be your shoulder when you cry.

I hear your voices when you call me.

I am your angel.

Jump CUT TO:

Int./EXT. OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM OF JOHN - EVENING.

In state of sadness Steve starting in front of him with painful silence.

The sound of footsteps coming, we turns to see Kira coming up, she sees Steve on that State with Wonder she watching .

Kira

Steve, what's the matter? you look upset.

He turns towards her , you can see the tears in his eyes.

Steve

I fell in love,mom.

KIRA:

It's that why you are crying.

STEVE:

Took me a while, then I found what I needed.

(As pointing to John room)

But I lost my treasurer.

The sadness appears on her face with normal steps she walks.

Softly kiss on his head while tears in his eyes as he starring at her.

KIRA:

No one is perfect as long you breath you still have a chance to set things right.

Steve stands up with a smile on his face.

Kira is leaving as speaks .

Kira

(As leaving)

He needs you more than ever before.

Steve knock on the door gently than he open it .

Steve

(sees john)

Can i step in ?

John turns towards him with upset looks, he didn't answer him.

STEVE:

John, please i want to apologize for my behavior.

JOHN:

(seen him)

What's the point, probably you will do it again.

Steve entering the room, seeing john lying in the bed and facing the posters on the wall.

STEVE:

There is wise man said before it's easy to forget but hard to forgive.

JOHN:

(smiling)

My father who say it and For some reason i often recall that quote lately.

Steve sitting in the bed looking to john with glance of regrets.

STEVE:

Look, I'll cancel my date with Claudia if it pleases you .

John jump on him than huge him strongly the smile return to the face of Steve.

JOHN:

No, what counts is only what your heart tells you, and whatever happened just remember she's got a heart of gold and would never lie.

They stop hugging and stares to each others for seconds.

John get soft kiss on his cheek, Steve get up and leaves as he speaks .

STEVE:

(as he leaving)

When my dad called you the golden boy he wasn't wrong whatsoever.

Cut TO:

Int. HALLWAY - MIDDLE SCHOOL - DAY

John entering the school and walking in the hallway singing with low voice , he raised his head , it reveals the student standing and excited to see him .

John stop singing and surprised as all of them clapping and calling him by the golden boy.

Boy # 02

You a rock them, dude.

John

(as walking)

I didn't get it but okay i will.

Girl # 02

Sarah told us you are now by her side.

Suddenly Sarah get out of the crowd as smiling , john stop and blushed .

Sarah

And also my new boyfriend .

John

What hack..

SARAH:

(as seeing everyone)

From this moment on he is my boyfriend its mean he is mine, any girl want to talk with him must take permission from me, and also required safety distance.

Sana looks with amazement as walking towards her unhappy.

Sana

(Ironic tone)

that's wonderful. that's awesome.

SARAH:

(As seeing her)

Get out of my sight! weirdo.

John

(As walking)

Wait a minute, wait a minute. Don’t

be mad, okay.

Sarah and Sana turns back, they seen John coming while the others in their place watching in extreme silence.

SARAH:

Shush baby, your girlfriend is talking.

Sana

(Ironic tone)

Yes, John, We should at least hear her out.

John doesn’t wait for the rest of the conversation between Sana and Sarah - he just come quick and starts talking with unhappy tone as starring to them fierce.

John

I'm no one's pawn.

SANA:

She is a spoiled Rich girl always get what she want.

John leaves them, we watching him while he going in his way.

Cut TO:

Int. John's house - DAY

Kira creeps in through the back door to hear light laughing coming from living-room.

Kira walks with slow steps, doesn't make noise.

Kira peeps in living-room to find Jason kissing a strange woman as he lying on the sofa.

Kira

Caught you....

She walks towards the living room.

Jason is still kissing ,he didn't notice her.

Kira

Out of my house , both of you.

They stopped kissing after they hear her voice.

Jason

Sh*t...sh*t.

The standing up right looking at her while she is angry.

The woman

(Shocked looks)

He didn't told me,he is in relationship, I swear.

JASON:

Kira darling, it's not big deal, it's just kisses.

Kira

I said out of my house both of you.

Jason leaving Kira painful silence thinking deeply as he going out holding the hands of that woman.

JASON:

(As leaving)

Eye-for-an-eye

KIRA:

Out....

Jason opening the door and turn towards her In a provocative tone he speaks.

JASON:

Your true love and the real father is alive and you married another!

Kira is shocked , she followed him running, opening the door and yelling loudly.

KIRA:

Wait... Jacky is only father.

JASON:

(As leaving)

Twins, darling , evil twin's.

KIRA:

(Amazement tone)

He has no brother, you are playing games with me.

JASON:

(As leaving)

He is in the town, and he wants his son back.

Cut TO:

Int. The restaurant - EVENING

An ordinary restaurant, full of customers, they eat silently, there are those who speak in a soft voice, Claudia and Steve are sitting at the last table, having a romantic dinner and talking.

Claudia

I wonder if wasn't a date, then what is it?

Steve

It's a lovely evening together.

CLAUDIA:

I feel really strange since we start dating.

STEVE:

Is our age difference the problem?

We See the waiter walking around and do his job.

A man called Jack get up from his place and went towards the payment machine, you can't see his face.

CLAUDIA:

I terrified of how people will react.

Steve rise his head up, See's that Man standing near the entrance.

Steve

Listen....

Suddenly that Man turns towards Steve.

Steve in the state of shocked,he standing up and went towards him with rapid steps, he looks like his dead father.

Steve

(Shocked tone)

You supposed to be Dead.

Jack sees him, he stars with suspicious glance than he runs away.

STEVE:

Wait, wait, where you going?

Steve following him running til he gets out of the restaurant.

We see Claudia in her place sitting quietly and think .

Ext. Out side the RESTAURANT - the street - EVENING

Steve looking around for jack, people passing by.

Steve

Where did it go?

Steve turns to the right he sees Jack looking at him while running away.

Steve

Hey...you..stop.

Jack didn't stop he continues in his way as Steve chasing him.

We see Claudia come out, she looking for Steve, she saw him running.

Claudia

(As calling him)

Steve.. Steve Wait.

Steve is running faster, he almost catch him.

STEVE:

(Running)

Are you aware of how much pain you've caused?

Jack

(As running)

Stay away from me.

Steve catch him,he jumped on him and take him down.

Jack on the floor trying to escape while Steve holding him to not run away.

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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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