The Psychiatrist who cured the Scientologist
The Psychiatrist who cured the Scientologist
By
Taher Abdel-Ghani
Novel By
Aaron David Gotterfield
Taher Mahmoud Abdel-Ghani © 2013 Taher Abdel-Ghani
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1 INT. INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE – DAY 1
The camera reveals a wide shot of the office. It is quite empty and so lonely, as it is used only for auditing. It keeps the patients in a state of dreaming and letting out all what makes them unhappy, depressed or devastated. Not much artificial light is used, and only a single light ray coming from the window cuts across the room to give a sense of belief and confession.
Aaron and the instructor are sitting opposite to each other. The instructor is putting a tape recorder in place getting ready to ask Aaron a few questions.
INSTRUCTOR
Ok, I think it’s good enough, right?
(CONTINUED)
1 CONTINUED 1
The instructor turns his full attention to Aaron
INSTRUCTOR (CONTD)
Well, let’s just start saying...You should know that what we’re doing here, and what we will do later on is all for your good...Nothing to be afraid of or to be ashamed of. Now, I’m fully aware of your conditions...you know we had a lot of conditions like yourself. Of course I got the whole info from your parents (giggling a little)...I just want you to know that what I’m seeing right now in front of me is a new person
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MEDIUM SHOT on instructor trying to be friendly with Aaron
INSTRUCTOR (CONTD)
I’m here to help you
Silence
MEDIUM SHOT on Aaron, an 18 year old who looks very pale and depressed. He is very silent and isn’t paying attention to his instructor. He is looking somewhere else.
Continued silence
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The instructor reaches for the RECORDING BUTTON
INSTRUCTOR
We shall start now, Ok?
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WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
TNT Productions Present
The voice of the instructor interviewing Aaron can be heard
INSTRUCTOR (O.S.)
Tell me, do you have any idea about Spiritual Rehabilitation?
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(CONTINUED)
1 CONTINUED: (2) 1
AARON
(Giggling a little) What do I know about...? Jesus Christ. I know more than you do, you know that?
INSTRUCTOR
(Trying to get Aaron in a good mood) Well, that’s cool bro...so what do you...
Aaron
(Interrupting) You think I’m an ignorant, don’t ya? You think I’m full of shit? Who’s the asshole who told you that? My parents... (Laughs)I’m not sure if you know that, but when life fucks you hard, you find an escape
The instructor LOOKS annoyed
INSTRUCTOR
OK...I know you are not satisfied, I understand that, but...
AARON
(Interrupting again) Every human fucking being is a spirit. It has to be pure and untouched. Clear all the fucked up past events and you will regain the little child inside once more. Is that good enough for you?
Silence for a moment
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3 EXT. THE HOGTOWN CURE CAFÉ – DAY 3
FLASHBACK
We notice Aaron’s girlfriend leaving the table as Aaron tries to grab her hand.
The conversation at the instructor’s office can be heard.
INSTRUCTOR (O.S.)
Well, that was really something wasn’t it Aaron? You really amazed me
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(Continued)
1 CONTINUED: (3) 1
CLOSE SHOT on Aaron
AARON
I don’t give a fuck if it amazed you or not. What...You’re trying to be a friend now, is that it?
INSTRUCTOR
Ok, is that your idea of finding an escape?
AARON
This is none of your god damn business
INSTRUCTOR
(Rough Tone) Let me remind you that you are just a patient here...
AARON
(Mocking) OHH...you’re just a patient here Aaron...you have the right to remain a patient until some fucked up guy could give you a cure you mad ass piece of shit...
INSTRUCTOR
Don’t you think this relationship should take a better step?
AARON
No, No, No, and Damn No. We are not friends...I hate friends
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The instructor LOOKS offended and confused
(CONTINUED)
1 CONTINUED: (4) 1
Aaron APPROACHES the instructor
AARON (CONTD)
In fact, I don’t seem to like you either
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2 INT. CHURCH OF ANATENS – DAWN 2 #BLACK & WHITE SEQUENCE#
We are now at the NON-EXISTING WORLD. A world that forced Aaron into and made him witness the inner combat. It is now a war between Anatens and Iatrikos, depicting the “Religion vs. Science” war. The atmosphere is of great darkness and chaos.
The head of the Church is saying prayers. He washes his HANDS with Holy water.
The rough sound of the battle can be heard.
PRESIDENT OF ANATENS (LATIN)
Oh My Lord, bring all who do wrong to justice. Let all evil vanish, and all good be brought to victory. Clean us from our sins, and fulfill our requests
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(CONTINUED)
2 CONTINUED: (1) 2
The DOOR of the church is slammed open with two guards dragging a man.
GUARD 1 (LATIN)
Get inside fucker..!!
GUARD 2 (LATIN)
Come on...Come on..!!!
PULL BACK TO REVEAL:
The church is attached to the Anatens Headquarters, a vast empty space with longitudinal windows that give the sense of greatness and prevailing.
The guard throws the captured man to the ground.
Guard 2 (LATIN)
(Screaming in joy)Yes...Yes, we got him..!! We got the big fish...!! Where are you?? We have him here under our shoes..!! Come on..!!
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The President of the Anatens is relived as soon as he hears the guards screaming in joy. The guards’ yelling can still be heard.
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The DOOR opens and the camera moves towards the guards indicating the arrival of the Head of the Anatens.
The head moves slowly and looks over the CAPTURED MAN. He is the President of the Iatrikos. His face is covered with blood and can hardly breathe.
The President of the Anatens leans down to talk to the captured man.
PRESIDENT OF ANATENS (LATIN)
You know how long I have been waiting for this moment? Before you even existed...Yes, that’s We true. This will change history. We have been hunting you down for many years. Your side is weak now. History will remember that. You had your time, now we should move on. Give us some room...
INTERRUPTED by an idea
The pRESIDENT stands up and slowly walks to the window. His FACE looks determined as he watches the battlefield outside
The guards in the FOREGROUND are waiting for orders, while the Head in the BACKGROUND is about to strike a good idea
GUARD 1 (LATIN)
I say we just kill him now...Look out there, they’re helpless
PRESIDENT OF ANATENS (LATIN)
No..! We could use a better idea...History books need to be entertaining
SILENCE in B.G.
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3 EXT. THE HOGTOWN CURE CAFÉ – DAY 3
Aaron walks down the road feeling upset and devastated. He looks like he is about to commit suicide
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4 INT. INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE – DAY 4
Just outside the office, we notice Aaron sitting in his chair looking angry and depressed. The instructor is seen going out of his office feeling offended after he finished talking with his case.
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(CONTINUED)
4 CONTINUED: (1) 4
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron who grabs the tape recorder and ruins it
PIANO in B.G.
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5 INT. ST.ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5
Several religious IMAGES on the church CEILING appear in consecutive frames
AARON (V.O.)
The child inside..?? I never even understood what the hell does that mean...This part of my life has been.., or at least how I saw it
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6 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM – DAY 6
Aaron explains his traumatic part of his life on his FINGERS depicting an intermingled web.
AARON
(Explaining) Like that...And I’m here (pointing in the middle of the fingers)
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7 EXT. STREET – DAY 7
AARON P.O.V.
CAMERA TRACKS down the road
People pass by to the B.G.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
It forced me to be the centre of attention...To be a part of the climax that is about to crash into a wall...To be an issue that gives you one hell of a fucking hassle
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8 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM – DAY 8
The simple-designed bedroom, with posters of basketball players shows the big change that occurred to Aaron’s personality. It tells he was once a happy teenager.
AARON P.O.V.
Several characters approach Aaron trying to understand what happened to him and trying to keep his chin up. Yet, it seems hopeless.
AARON’S MOTHER
Honey, can you answer me, please..?? I can’t take it any longer
AARON’S FRIEND 1
I don’t know what the fuck happened to you or it did fucking happen to you, but what I know is that you should get your fucking ass outta this fucking mess that’s inside your fucking brain
AARON’S FRIEND 2
It’s the basketball championship dude...What the hell did you think I was talking about??
AARON’S FRIEND 3
Dude, your ass will fucking swell like a rotten peach if you stay like this
NURSE
Is there a reason for you to say that??
AARON
(Off-screen)Hell with you...What do you care??
The scene turns to a FAST MOTION SEQUENCE
One character after another talk to Aaron a little
AARON (V.O.)
Like I said...A fucking Hassle...I know it for sure...No one gives a damn...
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...and if they do, they’ll just want to be mentioned in the white pages that one day they helped a low life pitiful son of a bitch
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(CONTINUED)
8 CONTINUED: (1) 8
Aaron’s FACE looks mad and frustrated
Piano gets faster in B.G.
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WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
A TAHER ABDEL-GHANI FILM
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9 EXT. THE NON-EXISTING WORLD – DAWN 9 ##BLACK AND WHITE SEQUENCE##
Music is still playing in B.G.
The Anatens army is marching for battle, raising the SCIENTOLOGISTS SYMBOL on the FLAG.
CLASH between Anatens and Iatrikos has erupted. There is no specific date or time.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
Ensnared and knotted in a twisting and entangling lifestyle...My body shivered swiftly along the road...
The CAMERA CUTS to LIVE FOOTAGES of Scientology and Psychiatry protestors, then back again to the NON-EXTSING WORLD.
(CONTINUED)
9 CONTINUED: (1) 9
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
For the first time in my life, I could feel my thoughts...I could see my feelings right before my eyes
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A lot of COLORS combined together FLASH before the screen.
The profile of a young beautiful girl appears in-between these colors, but still seems a bit vague.
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Travelling out of the EARTH and then turning to the other side of the UNIVERSE. We pass through space, stars, asteroids, comets then the OUTER HEMISPHERE. A BRIGHT LIGHT appears before the screen.
We now enter a whole new world. THE WORLD OF SPRIRITS, where every human action is reflected.
Different lights and colors pass by us as we go deeper.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...and suddenly...just out of nowhere I found myself thrown into a completely different planet. A place where struggle was the main theme that kept it steady
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10 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – DAY 10
The SCENE now dissolves into a “VAN GOUGH” sequence, which resembles his masterpiece “Starry Night”.
Strange looking spirits begin descending gradually to the ground. They seem unfamiliar to the local spirits. They were called “Newcomers”, and it seems they were here for a mission to accomplish.
Aaron’s EYES catches and follows them curiously wondering about these Newcomers, and what exactly do they have in mind.
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(CONTINUED)
10 CONTINUED: (1) 10
WIDE SHOT
Aaron’s position in relation to the Newcomers is depicted as a needle in haystack.
The Newcomers suddenly dissolve into a CONFERENCE ROOM that approaches Aaron rapidly.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
What was I doing here anyway?
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CLOSE SHOT
Happy & Sad theatrical faces are revealed before the screen as a sign of the intermingled environment where Aaron is about to be immersed into.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I was confused
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
An extremely vast open land existed at the dawn of the creation of the Earth. A land which was no different than an open battlefield, where human meets his destiny. It is now full of numerous amounts of lost people who keep wandering around seeking guidance.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I was trapped. I didn’t figure out myself. Was I the person who everyone really knew the past 18 years? Was I who I thought I was?
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(CONTINUED)
10 CONTINUED: (2) 10
The CONFERENCE ROOM approaches Aaron further until he finds himself inside. He looks rather puzzled and curious, as he notices the room full of people and at the far sight a man giving a speech.
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
Did I really deserve all this to happen to me? I wasn’t a bad person...I never intended to hurt anybody...That wasn’t me
He notices a rather strange looking human FIGURE next to the man giving the speech. Very strange to find a human-semi human meeting
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
All I ever wanted was the truth...All I ever wanted was a way to escape
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11 EXT. THE HOGTOWN CURE CAFÉ, TORONTO – DAY 11
A MEDIUM SHOT on Aaron standing in the middle of the café addressing the camera.
AARON
And from this particular point at this certain time of the day, starts my story ladies and gentlemen
Music Stops
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WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
THE PSYCHIATRIST WHO CURED THE SCIENTOLOGIST
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12 EXT. OFF DUNDAS ST., TORONTO – DAY 12
HIGH ANGLE SHOT – STREET GRAFFITTI
Some teenage artists create a 3D hole in the middle of the street
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(CONTINUED)
11 CONTINUED: (1) 11
LOW ANGLE SHOT
Aaron is about to breakup with Mia, his girlfriend, after a relationship that lasted for almost 3 weeks
AARON
What...What does that mean?
MIA (O.S.)
Aaron, I’m not talking Swahili, ok?
AARON
Well, I guess Swahili would have sounded more reasonable, don’t you think?
MIA
Please don’t make a comedian out of yourself...it’s not the time
AARON (O.S.)
Well, when is the time? When I see this low life prick having his hands on your ass?? Then I can laugh
MIA
Oh..!! Look who’s feeling bad after almost two weeks of coma
AARON
Hey, don’t start, alright? You know what happened
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13 EXT. SOMEWHERE IN AN ALLEY, TORONTO – DAY 13
CREDITS ON SCREEN:
A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO
LOW ANGLE
Aaron continuously hits another teenager hard, but we don’t know the reason. Aaron’s friends try to stop him, but he is too strong to be resisted. We notice blood all over the boy’s face
AARON
I swear on my fucking mother, if you ever steal my money for this shit again, I’ll fucking kill you..!! You hear me you on of a bitch..!!
E.C.U. – BOY’S FACE
is all covered with blood
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14 INT. INSIDE A HOSPITAL CORRIDOR, TORONTO – DAY 14
C.U. – AARON’S HAND
hangs down the wheelchair as he is taken down the corridor after being infected with mono
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(CONTINUED)
11 CONTINUED: (2) 11
Aaron seems to be in shock, probably from a certain confession Mia told him
MIA (O.S.)
Believe it or not Aaron, he came to me after what you’ve done to him...He told me about it, and...
AARON
And what??
MIA
I’m afraid it won’t work Aaron..I can’t spend my time with someone playing the role of Jekyll and Hyde. At least that’s how I see it
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15 INT. AARON’S LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – DAY 15
M.L.S. – MRS. GOTTERFIELD AND A NURSE
are having a conversation about Aaron’s health condition. It seems Aaron treated the nurse badly, and his mother is apologizing
NURSE
No need to be sorry Mrs. Gotterfield, it has become a cliché to me
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
I never realized it would reach this point
NURSE
This point..??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Well, you see Aaron caught mono a couple of weeks ago...And you realize how pale he looms, right?
NURSE
I see, yes..!!
C.U. – MRS. GOTTERFIELD
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Yea well, the doctors told me it might get worse if he doesn’t receive medication
NURSE (O.S.)
Is he receiving any sort of medication?
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
No...No..!!
NURSE (O.S.)
Why?
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Long story
NURSE (O.S.)
Did you call the doctors again?
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(Smiling) That’s even a longer story...I’m being crazy just smiling like that
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16 EXT. DUNDAS ST., TORONTO – DAY 16
P.O.V. – AARON
walks down the street, as people pass by. It depicts Aaron’s depressive condition after the breakup
NURSE (O.S.)
It’s a whole crazy package, Mrs. Gotterfield. Your son has these signs of mental illness, which I can’t deal with...
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17 EXT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – DAY 17
P.O.V. – AARON
sees flying words and numbers that come out from his assignment paper
NURSE (O.S. CONTD)
He feels he doesn’t belong here...The world somehow isolated him at one point
E.C.U. – AARON’S DEPRESSIVE EYES
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(CONTINUED)
15 CONTINUED: (1) 15
M.S. – NURSE
NURSE (CONTD)
I don’t seem to get it; you know...at one time he’s so quiet...
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18 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – DAY
Aaron shouts at the nurse and throws her out of the room
NURSE (O.S. CONTD)
...the next thing he shouts and kicks me out
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(CONTINUED)
15 CONTINUED: (2) 15
NURSE (CONTD)
From what I see, he needs something better than this...probably a psychiatrist or...
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(Interrupting) What’s the matter with you people? You’re suggesting a psychiatrist, just this morning the school counselor had some brilliant idea about therapy classes. I...I...
NURSE
(Interrupting) He is very sick. I’m telling you, he needs help
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
I’m aware of that, thank you very much. He is my son, you know. I’m not taking him to someone...It’s dumb...It’s dumb and useless..!!
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19 INT. SUNNY BROOK HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE, TORONTO – NOON 19
P.O.V. – THE DOCTOR
stands before Aaron wondering about a solution for his condition
DOCTOR
How’s your head doing today?
Silence for a moment
DOCTOR (CONTD)
Do you think its right what you did?
AARON (O.S.)
None of your goddamn business
DOCTOR
I’m afraid it is, Aaron. I know, it might be bad news for you
Another silence for a while
DOCTOR (CONTD)
Your mother is worried...We’ll try to fix you here..!! But you have to help us
AARON (O.S.)
Do I look like a fucking faggot to you?
The doctor smiles to Aaron, trying to appear very cool about his response
DOCTOR
(Turning to his assistant) Ok, Dr. Selleck. I think we’re ready
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20 INT. PSYCHIATRIC WARD, TORONTO – NOON 20
Aaron, on the wheelchair, is taken into the psychiatry wing and finds
M.L.S – THE WARD
is full of Aaron replicates, who life their hands in the air saying prayers
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21 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – DAWN
SAME ANGLE – THE SPIRITS
have their hands risen in the air and the same prayers are said. We notice a tall figure standing behind them
Suddenly, they start descending
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22 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – MORNING
A ROPE is on the floor
Mrs. Gotterfield enters the room to check on Aaron
MRS. GOTTERFIELD (O.S.)
It’s not the first time...He has done it before...
She removes the sheets from Aaron, and notices a RED SCARE on his NECK
MRS. GOTTERFIELD (O.S. CONTD)
...or at least tried to
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23 INT. DOCTOR’S OFFICE – DAY 23
M.L.S – THE DOCTOR AND MRS. GOTTERFIELD
DOCTOR
As you know, Mrs. Gotterfield, there are a lot of explained psychological reasons to commit suicide. Your son’s case is a bit different. He has no control...
Mrs. Gotterfield’s HANDS tremble in worry
DOCTOR (CONTD)
(After noticing her hand) We will give him the usual care for these sorts of situations...I think an anti-depressant pill will be good enough
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
No, I can’t...I don’t know...I...
DOCTOR
It will relieve a lot of the pain it caused to him and to you...What are you afraid of anyway?
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(CONTINUED)
20 CONTINUED: (1) 20
Aaron approaches one of his replicates
AARON “1”
Do you see something, buddy? What the hell are you looking at?
AARON “2” (O.S.)
Come on, dude...
Aaron turns to the second replicate
AARON “2” (CONTD)
...It’s not like something you haven’t seen before
AARON
I don’t understand. This is a dream, right?
AARON “3”
Oh, no it’s not...its fucking way better than that...And you have seen it before
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In a DREAM LIKE SEQUENCE, Aaron descends through the vast dark spaces after passing by a bright light
M.L.S – ANGEL
approaches Aaron
AARON
See what? Yes...Yes...I know it...I want it
M.S. – ANGEL
Has a rope in its hands, the KNOT is tied perfectly for execution
AARON “3” (O.S.)
You know the best thing about death...
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(CONTINUED)
20 CONTINUED: (2) 20
M.S. – AARON “3”
AARON “3” (CONTD)
...is that you can still dream...only this time you’re escaping
AARON
What am I escaping from?
AARON “3”
Reality!!!
Aaron turns to a fourth replicate
AARON “4”
Oh, yeah baby..!! I want to dream...forever, and ever, and ever
He starts shouting out loud, then
L.S. – THE WHOLE WARD
starts to join him
C.U. – AARON
feels insecure
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The shouting dissolves to an opera choir played in B.G.
LOW ANGLE – SPIRITS
descend from the sky to Earth and as soon they touch the GROUND, they are transformed to human beings
L.S. – THE HUMAN FIGURES
seem to be lost. They keep wandering around in circles until
C.U. – ONE HUMAN FIGURE’S FACE
is noticed to change into a SAD THEATRICAL MASK
The music in B.G. stops
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FROM DARK
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to a GUN held in the air, which gives a loud shot
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(CONTINUED)
20 CONTINUED: (3) 20
L.S. – THE WARD
has blood all over the walls behind empty beds
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD ONTO Aaron, as his EYES catches the place with horror, worry and confusion
CHAIRMAN (O.S.)
As you know, we are against this use of destructive pills...
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21 INT. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY, TORONTO – DAY 21
C.U. – SCIENTOLOGY CROSS
rests on the chairman’s desk
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
L.S. – CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE
A meeting is held between the chairman and Aaron’s parents
CHAIRMAN (CONTD)
We are looking for the human spirit...for rehabilitation. What we want is any past events concerned with the victim here...what makes him angry, what makes him happy, what makes him changes his mind about an issue. We seek the reason for his true existence in this world, what is he really made of, who he is. Now, we do not seek mayhem, as our fellow psyches do...you know pills are to be forbidden in our world
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
We understand this very well, but Aaron wasn’t feeling well the past couple of days. He was not getting any better, I’m telling you honestly
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(Trying to calm her down) Honey..!! Honey..!!
CHAIRMAN
You should have consulted me first
MR. GOTTERFIELD
You wouldn’t have approved
CHAIRMAN
Of course, I wouldn’t
MR. GOTTERFIELD
But we just told you...
CHAIRMAN
(Interrupting) Mr. Gotterfield, you have to be aware that it’s all up here (pointing to his head)
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
We are aware of that, Mr. Chairman..!!
CHAIRMAN (O.S.)
I’m sure you are..!!
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
But this is just temporarily, Mr. Chairman...we want you to understand...
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(Interrupting) Honey, he is aware of the situation
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
I know, I’m just suggesting...I’m telling you it’s only a matter of days
CHAIRMAN
A matter of days could turn to a matter of weeks...a matter of months...I’m not sure if you want to see your son an addict, do you Mrs. Gotterfield?
M.S. – PARENTS
are silent, confused and trapped
CHAIRMAN (CONTD)
I insist Aaron should b taken off this pill immediately, then you can bring him to us...it’s our reputation that counts in the end...and I guess both of you know that very well
FREEZE
AARON (V.O.)
Eventually, I was out after 10 days. I felt much better after that pill...I couldn’t explain my behavior as I didn’t have one, but my parents were glad anyway
FRREZED IMAGE
M.L.S – PARENTS
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
In the end, my parents had to follow their orders...I mean it’s their job you know...and these people decided to help me somehow...not by my parents will, but theirs
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In a MAD WORLD, we notice
CAMERA PANS RIGHT across strange figures called Thetans, whose faces are transformed to HAPPY AND SAD THEATRICAL FACES
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
“Bring him to us”...this is exactly what they want, me under their filthy hands...being like a mother fucking doll case is a pleasure to them
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(CONTINUED)
21 CONTINUED: (1) 21
M.S. – PARENTS AND CHAIRMAN
agree on terms and conditions
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
It’s all like this...you do what they want; it becomes easier for them to control you...
C.U. – SHAKE HANDS
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...you resist that, and they’ll pierce a hole in your ass
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CAMERA PANS LEFT across a horizontal line formed by the Thetans
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
You don’t like that; they won’t give a shit about you...
HIGH ANGLE – THETANS
organize themselves in an army-like form
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...and you’d better prepare an army to take them down
DISSOLVE TO:
22 EXT. THE NON-EXISTING WORLD – DAWN 22
SAME ANGLE
Destruction and chaos, as a result of the battlefield, have dominated the entire environment
The Anatens army now marches towards headquarters announcing battle victory
Victorious songs are heard in B.G.
C.U. – THE FLAG
waves in the air
DISSOLVE TO:
23 INT. UNDERGROUND PRISON, ANATENS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 23
L.S. – THE PRISON
is an extremely dark place with only a couple of openings, filled with filthiness and hard surface walls. We see the President of Iatrikos captured by two guards of the Anatens
M.S. – THE PRESIDENT
is in a desperate condition from the treatment he received. He is left in this vast dark place waiting for the unknown future
The songs fade away to SILENCE
DISSOLVE TO:
24 INT. IATRIKOS MEETING OFFICE, HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 24
M.S. – THE ROOM
is full of members of Iatrikos who immersed themselves in an endless argument. Chaos dominates the scene
The chairman suddenly pounds his HANDS on the table. Everyone is silent now
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
I don’t want to listen to any of this anymore. For the past 20 minutes, you have been nagging and nagging...can anyone of you tell me if the President is released or not?
They look at each other
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto the chairman
CHAIRMAN (LATIN CONTD)
Losing one battle after another and what are you doing about it? Nothing..!! What you’re doing now is the cause for our defeat...I think you ought to wake up, right? Let me remind you gentlemen, that we don’t have much troops and we can’t afford more casualties...Yes, it’s a surprise, don’t you think? Our present situation might predict not just the end of war, but our doomsday that shall crawl into your beds soon...and still you keep nagging..!!
One of the members approaches him
MEMBER (LATIN)
Excuse me Mr. Chairman, I’m not sure if you were following us, but we were arguing over strategy plans
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
(Mockingly) Strategy What? Come here, Rupert..!!
The chairman accompanies Rupert to the window, but we can’t see what’s outside
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
Now tell me, what do you see?
Rupert stands silent
CHAIRMAN (LATIN CONTD)
Don’t tell me these are our troops...these are you...
Turning his attention to the rest of the members
CHAIRMAN (LATIN CONTD)
...and all of you too
Back to Rupert
CHAIRMAN (LATIN CONTD)
Now tell me again about this strategy of yours that will...bring you back alive, as you claim of course..!!
RUPERT (LATIN)
Mr. Chairman, the Anatens are releasing these creatures...
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
(Interrupting) Yes, exactly..!! Do you know these creatures?
RUPERT (LATIN)
Yes sir, they are called Mortus. They don’t kill you, but they send you to another world...
Rupert turns his attention to the chairman
RUPERT (LATIN CONTD)
...their world..!!
A short pause
RUPERT (LATIN CONTD)
They start hunting us one by one, and then the operation starts. They would clear your head; reset it as if you’re newly born. You can feel the torture, as your brains are being swallowed by these creatures. They immerse you in their environment to get adapted to your beliefs. They want you to stop thinking, forget what you believe in, or what you care about. They want you to become one of them...one person after another until they dominate this world. They wouldn’t care what it takes...heartless strategies to dehumanize..!!
M.L.S. – THE OTHER MEMBERS
look petrified from Rupert’s words
The chairman goes to his desk
C.U. – HIS EXPRESSIONS
depict an over thinking mood
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
We just might have a solution for this..!!
CUT TO BLACK:
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
TROIS-RIVIERES TREATMENT CENTRE
MR. GOTTERFIELD (O.S.)
Well, we hope Aaron would cope here as soon as possible. Lately, he has been very...
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
TORONTO
MRS. GOTTERFIELD (O.S.)
(Continuing) Isolated...Yea
FADE UP ON:
25 INT. INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE, TORONTO – DAY 25
INSTRUCTOR’S P.O.V. – THE PARENTS
are seated at his desk
We notice the Auditing setting in B.G.
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Right...few people talk to him..!!
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Very few...almost none
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Will be appreciated if you keep a conversation with him every now and then
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
It will make him feel home...but patience
INSTRUCTOR (O.S.)
No doubt about that of course, Mrs. Gotterfield...
C.U. – THE INSTRUCTOR
who previously performed auditing on Aaron
INSTRUCTOR (CONTD)
I mean it’s our job in the end, right?
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26 INT. OUTSIDE AARON’S ROOM, CENTRE – DAY 26
L.S. – ONE OF THE CENTRE MEMBERS
shows Aaron his room, where splendid natural lighting is allowed inside
MEMBER
Well, I guess it’s not that bad of a welcoming gesture, right?
He chuckles a bit trying to cheer up Aaron, who looks so depressed
MEMBER (CONTD)
Just kidding...you’ll be fine. I would recommend entertainment
He reaches for the remote and switches on the TV
We hear a TV announcer presenting a show on “ANIMAL PLANET”
MEMBER (CONTD)
Here’s your key, bro..!! And...umm...see you around..!!
Aaron, now alone in the room, wonders around a bit
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27 INT. AARON’S ROOM, CENTRE – DAY 27
M.S. – AARON
sits on a chair right next to the TV, which presents a program on the “Butterfly Metamorphosis” process
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto the TV screen, as we notice
C.U. – TV SCREEN
the cocoon opens; the butterfly comes out and flies away
TITLES ON SCREEN:
MAY, 1998
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28 INT. AARON’S LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – MIDDAY 28
TITLES ON SCREEN:
MARCH, 1998
SAME ANGLE – TV SCREEN
A commercial on “The Mega Memory” is being shown
M.S. – AARON
gives his full attention to the commercial
FROM OFFSCREEN, we hear the commercial coming to an end with the TV announcer saying “SUPER MEMORY IS MONEY POWER”
FREEZE
AARON (V.O.)
To tell you the truth, I liked the sound of it, “Super Memory is Money Power”. I was very glad to hear that...it thrilled me...I wanted that so much..!!
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29 INT. CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE, TORONTO – DAY 29
FREEZE
The chairman is on the phone
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
Of course, those sons of bitches found it a jack pot. As soon as my mother told them about the commercial, they told her to purchase it...as if they fucking planned it or something
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
28 CONTINUED: (1) 28
A salesman hands Mrs. Gotterfield
HIGH ANGLE - A WRAPPED PRODUCT
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I didn’t object. In fact, I felt a lot better after I got it
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CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron, excited for the purchased product
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
And just out of nowhere...just out of the blue...I found myself asking for something that should have never occurred to me
M.S. – AARON
to the camera
AARON
I wanna go back to school..!!!
CUT TO BLACK:
TITLE:
1.5
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30 EXT. BLAKE JR. SCHOOL, TORONTO – DAY 30 ##SLOW-MOTION SEQUENCE##
STEADICAM
AARON’S P.O.V. – STUDENTS
Pass by in B.G., after staring at Aaron, who is now a newly born human being
C.U. – AARON
seems to be the subject of the day. All eyes stare at him the minute he shows up, and we notice a lot of side talking
AARON (V.O.)
I was very confident and full of shit...and you know how school was insidious. I never thought school would function well...I felt sorry for these brats...They haven’t seen what I’ve seen
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31 EXT. SCHOOL COURTYARD – DAY 31
HIGH ANGLE
The busy environment fills the courtyard with students and teachers
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
Yet...!!!
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32 EXT. TROIS-RIVIERES TREATMENT CENTRE – DAY 32
M.L.S. – AT THE BASKETBALL FIELD
Aaron tries to provide a surprise intro to his fellow black patients in the centre through a SLAM DUNK. The OTHERS watch in enjoyment
The building is enclosed in a U-SHAPE to give a sense of security
One patient approaches Aaron
PATIENT
Hey, bro..!! 2 on 2?? You and me against them..??
AARON
(Pointing to the ones on the deck) What about these people?
PATIENT
Oh, they’ll just clap their hands
The patients on the deck give a warm cheer to the team as a mocking gesture
Laughs are spread in the place
PATIENT
You play basketball a lot, don’t you??
Aaron pauses for a moment
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33 INT. SCHOOL CAFÉ – DAY 33
The confident Aaron is seated on the table across two of his friends. Now, he looks at everyone with disgust and pity
AARON
(Looking at their shirts) What’s that?
His friends are wearing their NAME TAGS that read STEVE and JACK respectively
STEVE
School elections
AARON
And that is...??
STEVE
You’d better not know
Aaron nods, sits back and looks at everyone around him
AARON’S P.O.V. – STUDENTS
stare at him as they walk by
AARON
Aren’t these people supposed to be a bit smarter?
JACK
What?
AARON
You know...some wits
JACK
Where do you come from, man? Planet-fucking-tune??
STEVE
It’s school, what do you expect?
AARON
That’s no excuse
STEVE
Well, I‘ll think of one later
AARON
I guess school is not doing its job
STEVE
Since when did school do its job?
JACK
Hey, will you cut the fucking subject and talk about you a little?
AARON
What do you wanna know?
JACK
How are you doing now, asshole?
AARON
Well, what are you seeing right now?
JACK
I think we’re looking at one fucked up bum, correct me if I’m wrong
AARON
You sound like my parents...tiny differences though
STEVE
Oh really, in what ways?
AARON
Well, we wouldn’t be nagging and fighting all the time. You wouldn’t tell me to close the TV because it’s giving you a headache, and I wouldn’t throw a plate at your face and break it into pieces. I wouldn’t leave you and go to the basement, and I wouldn’t even talk to you simply because you’re screwing around with my life
Steve and Jack pause for a moment
All of a sudden they laugh hysterically, as Aaron is a bit annoyed
STEVE
Jesus Christ..!!
JACK
Like I said, a fucked up bum...goes to the basement, huh?
STEVE
You know, if I had a son and did what you did, I swear to God I’ll beat his ass when comes back from the basement
AARON
But you know what? I feel a lot better. I never felt more damn alive than before...my guts are skinning a cat right now..!!
STEVE
(Makes funny cat gestures) MEAOW..!!
AARON
You know, last week I got laid three times...I fucked three horny bitches...
STEVE
(Interrupting) 3 times..?? Fuck off
AARON (CONTD)
...in their wet pussies, and my hands were all over...
JACK
(Interrupting) Do you even have enough sperms to cover 3 times a week?
They both laugh hysterically
AARON (CONTD)
...their big busty boobs and round asses...
STEVE
Probably some leftovers
AARON (CONTD)
...and they moan louder and louder until I cut the chase..!! Damn it was so good
STEVE
Boy ain’t you a big crazy motherfucker..!!
AARON
Am I, huh?
Aaron remains silent for a moment until he notices
M.S. – A STUDENT
walks in the café
C.U. – AARON
examines his FACE carefully
CUT TO:
E.C.U – A TEENAGER’S FACE
is all covered in blood
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
33 CONTINUED: (1) 33
E.C.U – SAME TEENAGER’S FACE
Aaron now remembers this familiar face
Jack turns back to Aaron after noticing the same boy
JACK
The rivalry team..!!
AARON
And..??
JACK
Sucks..!! You still miss the old days, don’t you??
Aaron smiles
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34 EXT. BASKETBALL FIELD, SCHOOL – DAY 34
Aaron, along with Jack and Steve, approach the opposing basketball team
JACK
Hey Snoop, won’t you welcome back our...
SNOOP
(Interrupting) Oh, Oh, Wow..!! So he showed up, huh?
Aaron gets ahead of his friends, confronting the boy, after they tried to prevent him
AARON
Surprised..??
SNOOP
Oh, you have no idea. I was jumping in joy right now, didn’t you notice that?
AARON
No I didn’t actually. Would you mind doing it again?
SNOOP
Sure baby...I’ll make you jump in the field right now
AARON
Always been your wish, right?
SNOOP
You’re damn right it is
AARON
Well, we’ll see about that
SNOOP
(Smirking) You probably forgot the whole fucking thing, didn’t you?
AARON
What the fuck do you care anyway? But we’ll see about that too..!!
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35 EXT. TOWER OF BABEL – NIGHT 35 ##BLACK & WHITE SEQUENCE##
The setting now turns to a Fritz Lang’s METROPOLIS environment. Aaron rests on the top of the tower, while
HIGH ANGLE – SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS
from the working class community have come to make an announcement
WORKER
We have come to tell you that you are no longer wanted by the people, as a result of unfairness, greediness and lack of responsibility to your duties
AARON (O.S.)
(Mocking) Go on, I’m listening
WORKER
(Frustrated) No, you’re not..!! You’re giving us a blocked ear...just like every time
LOW ANGLE – AARON
At the top looks down to the workers with disgust
AARON
So what’s news?
WORKER
The news is you’re not aware of yourself...just like your predecessors. You think you’re a...
AARON
(Interrupting) Oh, oh, oh..!! When people talk...when people mumble in philosophy shit...who the fuck are you?
WORKER
We are the ones who need to remind you that all those before you had no chances whatsoever
LOW ANGLE – AARON
Against the endless dark skies, stands against his people in an anger and challenging mood
AARON
Your voice is too loud...and I’m starting to have a headache
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36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
The confident Aaron, along with Jack and Steve, play against Snoop and his team. A furious and exciting game indeed, yet we can’t tell who the winning side is
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
Aaron breaks a record, and has a one night stand. He takes off her shirt, along with passionate kisses
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
The game goes on, and Aaron’s playing skills are getting better. He DUNKS like a pro. It seems he is the winning side
The opposing team seems to have a plan in mind
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
Being drunk and wild, now thrusting begins under the sheets
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
As Aaron passes one player, Snoop trips him over. Jack and Steve argue for a “Two Shot”, but the opposing team is very arrogant and cold
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
Wild, loud, very passionate and extremely fantastic
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
From confidence to anger, Aaron throws the ball at Snoop’s face, breaking his nose. Aaron now is unstoppable, even by his own friends
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
It is time for the climax
GIRL
Oh, shit...feels good...come on. Harder...harder...just give it to me...I’m not...yeah...I’m not taking medication you know..!!
Aaron stops the thrusting, feeling offended
GIRL
What’s wrong?
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
Snoop stands on his feet heading for “ANOTHER” fight with Aaron
SNOOP
What the fuck? You’re a fucking dead man..!!
AARON
Come on, asshole..!! Give me your best shot
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
M.S. – AARON AND THE GIRL
argue in bed
AARON
What was that?
GIRL
What?
AARON
What you just said...what was that?
GIRL
Come on, it’s nothing
AARON
No, no, that was something, huh? What was it?
GIRL
It’s a joke for Christ sake..!! Will you...
AARON
(Interrupting) Do I know you? Does fucking lead to jokes?
GIRL
Excuse me??
AARON
You heard me
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
E.C.U – SNOOP’S FACE
is badly hit, covered with scars
The fight has become a scene for the whole students
AARON
You fucking faggot, piece of shit!! Come on, get the fuck up...I dropped you once and I can drop you again, you low life mother fucker!!!
STEVE
(Interfering) Hey Aaron, will you stop that?
Aaron pushes Steve away
AARON
(Shouting) Get the fuck outta my way!! You’re nothing..!!
37 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 37
Aaron slaps the girl, then she hits back
AARON
Do you know me, bitch? Do you know me?
GIRL
Fuck you!! Why would I know you, pig?
AARON
Get the fuck out...get outta my house
GIRL
It ain’t even your house; it’s your mommy’s...still cry to your fucking mommy..!!
Aaron throws a glass at her
AARON
You motherfucker!! You bitch!!
She gets out of the room, and we notice
M.S. – HER MIDDLE FINGER
is pointed to Aaron
GIRL
Screw you, asshole!!
36 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, SCHOOL – DAY 36
A coach grabs Aaron by the arm and takes him away
Still being the arrogant teenager, he shouts to all the students
AARON
Who are you, huh? You’re nothing...I’m the best thing here...I’m reality. Fucking losers...I was never a loser
M.S. – JACK AND STEVE
Feel shocked and very disappointed from Aaron’s response
AARON (CONTD)
I’m the one who the world needs...can you hear me world? You need me!!
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
35 CONTINUED: (1) 35
HIGH ANGLE – AARON
addresses the same speech to the workers
AARON
All of you need me...what are you without me? Low life motherfuckers!!
WORKER
You have no chance...you will go down one day
AARON
Oh, and who might be the charming hero who is going to do that? (Pointing to them) You? You? You?
LOW ANGLE – AARON
looks up to the sky
AARON (CONTD)
Or maybe you...Can you take me down God? Can you make them satisfied?
C.U. – A BRIGHT LIGHT
appears, shining against the dark skies
AARON’S P.O.V. – THE LIGHT
approaches Aaron gradually until
E.C.U – THE LIGHT
fills the entire setting
DISSOLVE TO BLACK:
L.S. – SPOT LIGHT
appears against a dark surrounding
Mia appears in a ballet suit
MIA
This is for you, my one and only precious love
M.L.S. – MIA
stands in position
MIA (CONTD)
Music, please!!
A piece of Beethoven plays in B.G.
Nothing can be more magical than a beautiful girl performing a ballet dance in the midst of all this darkness
AARON (V.O.)
Why Mia? Why did you leave me? I’m nothing now. I feel like an outsider! You were the only one who could understand me...who could know how I feel...can you come back?
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38 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – DAWN 38
HIGH ANGLE – AARON
is being lifted in the air by the “Newcomers” spirits
His EXPRESSIONS depict confusion and loss of hope
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I need you...I want you desperately!! I’m a better person when you’re here. I see the world a happy one. Lay there next to me, and let me hear your voice again
MIA (O.S.)
So what’s yours?
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39 EXT. HOGTOWN CURE CAFÉ, TORONTO – DAY 39
It is a couple of weeks before breakup
M.S. – AARON AND MIA
are enjoying the peak of their relationship
MIA (CONTD)
Wait, I’ll tell you...you’re 19th of March, right?
AARON
Yep
MIA
So that means...you’re a water guy
AARON
Although I hate the water
MIA
I thought water guys should be romantic
AARON
Well, that’s true. Do you even doubt it?
MIA
(Mocking) Do I look like I doubt it?
AARON
No, but that smile of yours did
MIA
My smile doesn’t prove anything
AARON
Thank you for that
MIA
You’re welcome, honey!!
AARON
Would you like another drink?
MIA
Sure, you can buy me one...but first I have something for you...it’s not the usual present a girl gives to her boyfriend...you know I hate clichés
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40 EXT. SOMEWHERE IN THE MOUNTAINS – DAWN 40
Aaron has just woken up, looking terrible. We can’t tell for sure what happened to him, but we can tell that he looks hungry, tired and depressed. As if he ran away from some place
AARON (O.S.)
Well, you know how I do love surprises...It’s my hobby!!!
A single ray of light seems to be the only way to keep warm
Aaron puts on his heavy coat, and it seems he slept for a long time in the cold
He puts his hand in his LEFT POCKET to check something that we can’t tell exactly what it could be
Stumbling over the rocks, his LEGS were cut, and could hardly lift him
HIGH ANGLE
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
An endless forest created a nightmare for Aaron
We then hear the sound of a helicopter flying over the trees, and Aaron feels tremendous
AARON
Hey...Hey...I’m here...down here...Hello!! Come over here..!!
AARON’S P.O.V. – THE TREES
are so compact that they cover the sight to the sky
The sound of the motor fades away, and Aaron runs after it, though stumbling along the way
AARON
No...No...No..!! Wait..!! Wait..!! Goddamn it, come back here..!!
He is too slow, and the helicopter was too fast for him. The lack of eating brought him to a stop and hard gasping
AARON
Shit..!! Why?? Why me?? Am I not loud enough for you?? Fuck..!!
He grabs a STONE and throws it at the nearest tree, then grabs another and throws it at the same place
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to a white rabbit
Aaron throws another stone at it, scaring it away until it disappears around the corner
Aaron feels sorry for the little white creature, walks over to see it and notices
M.L.S. – A HIGHWAY ROAD
He walks out of the trees and finally comes to an endless highway
L.S. – AARON
feels very happy and energetic as he enjoys the sight of the road. It could be a good sign
An opera choir plays in B.G.
Aaron’s EYES catch the divine strength from the SKY
L.S. – A TRUCK
comes along from the far distant view
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron, who is waiting for whatever that, could be better
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41 INT. TRUCK, HIGHWAY – EARLY MORNING 41
Aaron is seated at the front between an old local couple. They seem to be working in the harvesting business. This old truck is probably their cozy and warm fireplace
OLD MAN
I’m afraid you were going the wrong direction...this road would have taken you all the way to the borders...I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t walk it...It’s very far you know..!!
AARON
Just take me anywhere, please
OLD MAN
Oh..!! Well, there is a small town a couple of miles ahead...we can drop you there if you want. You look terrible...what are you running away or something?
His wife is shocked by his rudeness
OLD WOMAN
What kind of a question is that?
OLD MAN
What? I’m just asking
AARON
Yea, I am...I am running away
OLD MAN
They treat you bad, huh?
AARON
Yea..!!
OLD MAN
Oh, it’s fine...it’s fine
OLD WOMAN
We would have loved to take you with us, but we’re travelling across the country for our granddaughter’s wedding
OLD MAN
Oh, yea..!! Look at how days pass...grown up, smart and beautiful...getting married...oh, yea..!!
CAMERA PANS LEFT to Aaron over thinking
Silence covers the environment, and only the truck motor can be heard
Later, we pass by
M.S. – A ROAD SIGN
that reads “WELCOME TO RUIDOSO”
AARON (V.O.)
They dropped me at a quiet small town...I felt a little uncomfortable with that, but that was fine...I didn’t want to be pushy
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42 EXT. HIGHWAY ROAD – EARLY MORNING 42
HIGH ANGLE
C.U. – A FIVE DOLLAR BILL
is given to Aaron
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
How cheap they were...I’m in the middle of nowhere and all what you can do is 5 bucks?? Jesus Christ!! I don’t think there is a Jew who would have the fucking balls to do that
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43 EXT. RUIDOSO TOWN – EARLY MORNING 43
STEADICAM
AARON’S P.O.V. – THE TOWN
resembles Aaron’s miserable condition. It’s completely dead
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44 INT. MINI MARKET, TOWN – EARLY MORNING 44
Aaron needed some energy renewal, so he bought a CHOCOLATE BAR and a PACKET OF CIGARRETTES
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
43 CONTINUED: (1) 43
Sitting on a bench outside the market, he enjoys the greatest puff from his cigarette
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
A great sigh of relief...I needed that a lot. Coming out of the dead, or at least that’s how Romero would describe me. But the town was dead indeed...I mean how can someone stay here for more than two minutes?? I’m sure I ain’t gonna be this guy..!!
He looks across the street and finds
M.L.S. – A TELEPHONE BOOTH
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
They probably have known by now!!
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45 INT. LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – DAY 45
The PHONE rings
Mr. Gotterfield hurries to answer it
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Please good news...Oh my God, Aaron..!!
Mrs. Gotterfield gives herself a great relief the minute she hears his name
MR. GOTTERFIELD (O.S.)
Yes, we heard about it...are you ok??
Mrs. Gotterfield tries to take the phone from her husband
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(To his wife) Just let me know where he is
She grabs the phone by force, then takes a deep breath before talking to her son
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(In a low calm voice) Are you coming back soon, honey?
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(Interrupting) Jesus...we don’t know where he is
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Mrs. Gotterfield
MRS. GOTTERFIELD (CONTD)
Yes honey, I know. I’m very sorry...I will come and bring you back home, ok baby??
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
43 CONTINUED: (2) 43
M.L.S. – INSIDE THE PHONEBOOTH
AARON
Sure mom...I’m not sure exactly, it’s a dead town...I forgot the name...there is nothing here, but a bunch of...hello?? Hello??
The line went out. Aaron searches for more coins in his pockets but hopeless. He smashes the phone against the booth wall
AARON
Just what I need...Damn it!!
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46 EXT. SMALL BRIDGE, TOWN – DAY 46
Aaron walks to a bridge, near the place he was dropped off
L.S. – AARON
looks very desperate
The setting is quiet and depicts a slow dull life
Moments later, a car appears, but this time it was a young woman, who was extremely relieved when she saw Aaron
On the other hand, Aaron doesn’t seem very happy that she appeared. Probably, he wanted her to go away instantly
AARON
(In a low voice to himself) Jesus fucking Christ!! What the hell is she doing here?
WOMAN
Oh, thank God!! There you are...you are in deep trouble when you come back
She takes him to the front seat
WOMAN (CONTD)
If it wasn’t for an old couple I met on the way...well, I can’t imagine what could have happened to you
C.U. – AARON’S FACE
whitens and his EYES widens from the surprise
AARON (V.O.)
The old couple...what the hell?? Did I even see that coming??
She starts the engine and drives away
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47 INT. LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – NIGHT 47
TITLE ON SCREEN:
APRIL, 1998
It is midnight. The door bell rings, and police car lights are visible through the curtains
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Jesus Christ!!
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
What’s going on?
Aaron’s parents, in their pajamas, rush to the door
M.L.S. – MR. GOTTERFIELD
Opens the door to find Aaron, wearing all black, accompanied by two officers
OFFICER
You’re Mr. Gotterfield I guess, right?
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Yea...Unfortunately
OFFICER
Sorry for the disturbance...I know it’s not the time...I’m Officer Don, this is Officer Nick...I guess you have something that belongs to you
He hands Aaron to his parents
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Oh my God!! What did he do?
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(Furiously at his wife) Hey, don’t ok??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
What are you wearing?
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Honey, please..!! (To Aaron) You, go to your room...Come on, movie it!!
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
The neighbors for Christ sake
Aaron goes up the stairs pounding hard on the steps
MR. GOTTERFIELD
(To Aaron) Be quiet..!!
OFFICER DON
Is that your car over there?
MR. GOTTERFIELD
How the hell did he take the car? I locked the garage, didn’t I..?? You saw me, right??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
I don’t know honey
MR. GOTTERFIELD
You don’t know if you saw me or not??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
No, I don’t mean that...I...
OFFICER DON
(Interrupting) Excuse me folks, but I don’t think that’s the problem...we found him driving your car down Dundas Street...no license...under 18 years of age...the minute I stopped him, he started freaking out and was scared...we asked him for the address and he led us here. It seems your son is having a hard time these days
A moment of shock and speechlessness from the parents
Officer Nick hands them a bag
OFFICER NICK
We found these items in his bag in the back seat...we couldn’t get an explanation for the reason
Mr. Gotterfield brings out a rope, knife, tape and a mask
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Oh my God!!
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Jesus fucking Christ!! What the hell was he doing out there? Trying to hang someone on a lamp post or chop someone’s head??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Honey, give me the bag...I’ll throw it away
She takes the bag and walks away
OFFICER DON
Rough night, huh??
MR. GOTTERFIELD
You have no idea, officer
OFFICER DON
Well, we all go through this...anyway we should be heading now...keep him safe or he’ll hurt someone...and sorry gain for the inconvenience
MR. GOTTERFIELD
No problem at all officers...Thank you..!!
He shuts the door and lets out a big sigh. He stands there for a moment trying to clear his mind, then goes to the next room
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48 INT. MR. GOTTERFIELD’S STUDY ROOM – NIGHT 48
He returns to the PHONE, which he kept on hold all this time
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Sorry for that, Mr. Rubin
MR. RUBIN
(Over Phone) Expected...I heard everything by the way, so you can save the explanation
MR. GOTTERFIELD
What can we do?
MR. RUBIN
(Over Phone) As I told you a while ago, I know someone in Toronto who can help you...It’s a treatment centre...really good and welcoming, despite the colored patients
MR. GOTTERFIELD
That sounds promising...anytime to discuss this??
MR. RUBIN
(Over Phone) I’ll give you a call as soon as we reach something...but till then, please do take care of yourself
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Will do, Mr. Rubin...Thank you, much appreciated..!!
DISSOLVE TO:
COLOURIZED MONOCHROMATIC SEQUENCE
Piano music plays in B.G.
HIGH ANGLE – THE MAD WORLD
continues to grow and expand
LOW ANGLE – A LAMP POST
shines as a single light against the dark sky
DISSOLVE TO:
Aaron comes out of a COCOON as a human “mutated” butterfly. He begins wondering around like a lost creature
He sees
L.S. – GROUPS
of people lined together
DISSOLVE TO:
C.U. – A PRIEST
Has a KNIFE in his head, yet a big SMILE is drawn on his FACE
We then see several priests, all having knives stuck in their heads, yet they walk around full of life
They begin to organize themselves into groups
CAMERA PANS RIGHT across each group forming a circle
The mutated Aaron approaches one circle, but they wouldn’t let him in
He goes for another but still hopeless
HIGH ANGLE – AARON
finds himself an outsider, not being able to join any of the circles
Aaron notices
L.S. – A PRIEST
Holding a gun and pointing it to a naked man’s head
Aaron takes several STEPS back
CUT TO BLACK:
A loud gunshot is heard in B.G.
C.U. – BLOOD
is spilled in the air
L.S. – A BRIGHT LIGHT
Appears in the midst of darkness
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto the light until
E.C.U. – WHITE LIGHT
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49 EXT. THE NON-EXISITNG WORLD – DAWN 49
HIGH ANGLE
The battlefield is one of a chaotic environment, yet it is now between the hands of the ANATENS
They have prepared a huge number of ZOMBIE-LOOKING CREATURES for the greatest battle, which will eventually put one of the rivalries to an end
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50 INT. IATRIKOS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 50
Meanwhile, the chairman seems to be affected by the absence of their Higher Commander
M.S. – THE CHAIRMAN
looks outside the window, and his sight catches a terrible view. It seems he is already having a battle in his mind
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51 INT. SOMEWHERE UNDERGROUND – DAWN 51
We’re now taken to a place beneath the ground, where it is no better than what is above
The place is extremely dark, with a single light in the ceiling, and no openings whatsoever. It gives a mixed sense of prison and hell
A couple of soldiers from the IATRIKOS are captured, each tied by ROPE around his NECK, and his bare and bloody LEGS, which stand on a CHAIR, can hardly hold him. Probably, they were under extreme torture
M.L.S. – THE ANATENS CHAIRMAN
appears under the single ray of light
The Black & White color did not part him, yet the captured soldiers appear fully colorized
Chanting and victorious songs are heard in B.G.
The chairman raises his SCIENTOLOGY CROSS up high
The lights fade away gradually, as the chanting goes louder
LOW DUTCH ANGLE SHOT – THE CAPTURED SOLDIERS
face their final moments in life
DISSOLVE TO BLACK:
Chanting stops
HIGH ANGLE – LIGHTS
are on again
M.L.S. – THE SOLDIERS
received their execution, as the chairman stands before them like a GOD
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52 INT. MEETING ROOM, ANATENS HEADQUARETRS – DAWN 52
##BLACK & WHITE SEQUENCE##
L. Ron Hubbard, appearing for the first time in his suit, has called for this meeting
M.S. – THE CHAIRMAN
is confronted by Hubbard
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
These two were useless, your highness. They are...
HUBBARD
What? They were what? We follow our strategies...Mr. Chairman!! I despise calling you that name
L.S. – HUBBARD
confronts all the members in the room
HUBBARD
We are heading towards history...millions and millions will sell books about us...now we don’t want to screw this, do we?? We are not criminals; we give them a better life. We are not complex as our fellow enemies down there, rather we care about simplicity. We care about the human being more than anyone on this world...but that does not mean we oppose God...No..!! We are helping him to reveal truth...as he does..!!
M.L.S. – THE MEMBERS
look astonished and impressed
HUBBARD (CONTD)
Now, we want to end this war in our hands...this world cannot witness any more battles...nor the next generation...we shall...
They are interrupted by a BRIGHT LIGHT coming from the window. They approach to check the source
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53 EXT. DUNDASS ST., TORONTO – NIGHT 53
SAME ANGLE
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
Aaron, in his dad’s car, on the night he was wearing all black, sees this meeting, as an illusion, but soon they disappear
L.S. – LAMP POSTS
suddenly they are lit
Aaron finds himself awake after what seemed as sleep walking. He is shocked, terrified and kept wondering around
A police officer knocks on the window
CUT TO BLACK:
FADE UP ON:
54 INT. LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – AFTERNOON 54
Aaron, doesn’t look like a victim, rests on the couch with the greatest puff exiting his nostrils. Hanging behind is a large portrait of Happy & Sad Theatrical Masks
The counselor from the treatment centre in Toronto pays a visit to Aaron. It seems his expectations were way too high
AARON
What do you want now?
COUNSELOR
Didn’t we agree on something?
AARON
We...agreed on something?? I don’t remember...Us...agreeing on anything...you used to hate me
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
Well, let’s just put emotions aside for now, ok? It’s my job in the end
AARON
You sure know how to put on a mask, don’t you? Very good, counselor!!
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
You got heavy on smoking
AARON
It’s very nourishing to the mind, you should try it
COUNSELOR
Did you get a job?
AARON
No..!!
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
Did you even try to get one??
AARON
What’s this, a fucking investigation?
COUNSELOR
This, Aaron, is fucking doing-the-job...it seems I had extremely high hopes
AARON
Well, I’m sorry you had to see that going down
COUNSELOR
I talked to one of the gangs in the centre. He told me you’re the reason for what happened that night..!!
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55 EXT. OUTSIDE THE CENTRE, TORONTO – NIGHT 55
Aaron’s friends from the centre decide to go for a wild midnight ride. They take Aaron with them in his dad’s Jeep, with a CART OF EGGS in the BACK SEAT
AARON (O.S.)
They’re just full of shit, and you know that..!! I’m not the one who was a very good driver
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56 EXT. RUE ROYALE, TORONTO – NIGHT 56
As they drive down the street, they start throwing eggs on the cars’ windshields
C.U. – SLEEPY AARON
has his headphones stuck to his ear, and his reddish eyes could hardly open
AARON (O.S. CONTD)
I would never just start a rough party on someone’s windshield for no reason
A police car pulled them over
C.U. – AARON’S GRUMPY EXPRESSIONS
FREEZE
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
54 CONTINUED: (1) 54
M.S. – AARON TO THE CAMERA
AARON (CONTD)
I would never hurt a fly for no reason...even if I tried so hard..!!
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
56 CONTINUED: (1) 56
Aaron confronts the policeman, not caring of the consequences
AARON
Pulled over for some eggs?? What the fuck?? These are eggs damn it, not fucking volcanic rocks..!! This is way too much bullshit, officer..!!
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
54 CONTINUED: (2) 54
COUNSELOR
But your parents clarified the whole thing at the police station...you should consider yourself lucky
AARON
There is no such thing
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
No such what thing?
AARON
Luck
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
Then, how do you see it?
AARON
I escaped hell
COUNSELOR (O.S.)
Hell??
CAMERA SWITCHES TO
AARON’S P.O.V. – A STRANGE LOOKING HUMAN
sits across Aaron munching through the human mind. He wears a grayish sort of gown, with several chopped crosses on a medal around his neck
HUMAN
Do you know anything about hell??
AARON
I’m not sure
HUMAN
There’s no hell or heaven...there’s only us...we are reality, and after that...you die...you come to us..!!
AARON
I don’t understand...who are you??
HUMAN
(Smiling) I’m the one whom you’ll wish to join soon..!!
The strange looking human then gives a wicked laugh. He brings a CHOPPED HUMAN HEAD, opens it from the top with a KNIFE, then starts crunching the BRAIN through his GREYISH TEETH. The BLOOD dribbling from his mouth gives him the most pleasurable feeling
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD
Aaron’s FACE whitens and his EYES grow wider as the wicked laugh gets more disturbing
Church Choir played in B.G.
CUT TO:
We now enter the UNIVERSE CORE. We pass through STARS, PLANETS and GALAXIES
CUT TO:
55 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – NIGHT 55
L. Ron Hubbard, accompanied by the devil who was sitting across Aaron in the living room, leads all their followers’ in a prayer
HIGH ANGLE – HUBBARD AND FOLLOWERS
are all gathered in a circle
M.S. – AARON
stands away, yet watching closely
CUT TO:
We continue travelling through VAST BLUE SPACES, BRIGHT LIGHTS and VIVID COLOURS
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
55 CONTINUED: (1) 55
M.L.S. – A BRIGHT LIGHT
appears in the middle of the circle, then rises a HUMAN BODY
Aaron focuses more and notices it’s MIA’S BODY
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to Hubbard who turns his attention to Aaron as a sign of his capabilities
HUBBARD (LATIN)
This one came from the human world..!!
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56 INT. UNDERGROUND SUBWAY – NIGHT 56
In a DREAM-LIKE SEQUENCE, we notice the underground metro DOORS slide open when it comes to a stop
AARON (V.O.)
I’m a good person...everybody wants to help...everyone wants to give a hand...I’m not saying no...
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
Aaron, among zombies, finds themselves facing a loaded gang
They open FIRE
Prayer grows louder and pitcher in B.G.
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
55 CONTINUED: (2) 55
Mia’s body rises higher
C.U. – AARON
is in tears
Prayer fades to a slow hymn
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I have to be good, or else just accept the person I am...you might take the whole package, or leave it...
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
56 CONTINUED: (1) 56 ##SLOW MOTION SEQUENCE##
Zombies fall like flies
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron, who stands helpless waiting for his destination
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
There is a better life waiting for me out there...I know this for sure...I can accept it...I should...this life will understand me...will you too?? Do you know me?? Do you know what I want?
CUT TO BLACK:
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
SEPTEMBER, 1998
AARON (O.S.)
It was a disaster
MALE’S VOICE (O.S.)
Really??
AARON (O.S.)
Just terrible..!!
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57 INT. DINING ROOM, TORONTO – EVENING 57
It’s Christmas Eve, and we see a nice family-Scientology gathering. The main guest is the Chairman from the Church of Scientology in Toronto
M.S. – PARENTS AND CHAIRMAN
are having a nice business-discussion gathering
CHAIRMAN
I always thought New Mexico would be the right place
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
That centre was definitely the wrong place...I’ve never seen such creeps in my life
CHAIRMAN
Creeps..??
MR. GOTTERFIELD
They were crooks too...We paid a lot for nothing
CHAIRMAN
Crooks..??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
You don’t believe us, right?? (Points to Aaron) Ask him
She passes a plate to Aaron
CHAIRMAN
I didn’t say that...I’m just curious
MR. GOTTERFIELD
It was far worse than we thought
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Than you thought...It was your idea
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Well, you agreed too, didn’t you??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
I had no idea back then
MR. GOTTERFIELD
And I had, right??
CHAIRMAN
What do you think, Aaron?? Your parents are fighting because of you
AARON
I guess I’m a big subject now
CHAIRMAN
Well, I want to hear the whole story from you...if you don’t mind of course..!!
C.U. – AARON
pauses for a moment
His mind seems to be going in different directions
AARON’S P.O.V. - CAMERA PANS RIGHT
across the parents and the Chairman
AARON (V.O.)
I saw a lot of curiosity in my parent’s eyes more than this guy...as if it was the first time for them to hear the story...I couldn’t say no of course...Jesus Christ, I hate the fucking situation
C.U. – AARON
looks very depressed, as if he doesn’t want to talk about it
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I didn’t know how to begin the whole thing...I decided if I didn’t want this gathering to stay for long, I would just go into the details
FAST MUSIC plays in B.G.
CUT TO:
An AERIEL SEQUENCE of BERNALILLO in NEW MEXICO, which depicts a small, beautiful town full of green spaces and vast mountain spaces. In complete contrast to what Aaron is about to face
DISSOLVE TO:
CAMERA PANS LEFT across the centre staff, from the head of the centre to the teachers, all in their formal uniforms
DISSOLVE TO:
SAME ANGLE
CAMERA PANS LEFT across the patients, in their slim T-shirts and long jeans with spiky hair depicting their aggressive mood and hunger for action
DISSOLVE TO:
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD on to Aaron, the new victim
CUT TO:
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
ALBUQUERQUE CENTRE, NEW MEXICO
JUNE, 1998
CUT TO:
58 EXT. COURTYARD, CENTRE – DAY 58
One of the patients trips Aaron, then gathers his whole weight and falls on him, turning it into a wrestling match
PATIENT
Get up, cocky..!! Come on..!!
AARON (V.O.)
Eventually, I found myself in the middle of a fucking zombie land...I wasn’t really expecting this...
Aaron surrenders, and the boy lets him go as he celebrates victory with the rest of the gang
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...I just realized fuck it!! Just move on..!!
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59 INT. BATHROOM, CENTRE – MIDDAY 59
C.U. – SMOKE
rises from Aaron’s exhaling
CAMERA PANS DOWN to Aaron smoking a joint and leaning on the bathroom wall
A member of the staff comes in all of a sudden and notices all the DIRT on the walls
MEMBER
What the fuck is this? What the hell are you standing there for?
M.S. – THE MEMBER
argues with Aaron, who seems to stand there not caring for what is said
AARON (V.O.)
I felt sorry for these chaps...if there is anything they needed to do to stop anyone from busting their balls was is...show them who is boss!!
C.U. – THE MEMBER
approaches Aaron
MEMBER
Clean this shit!!
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I mean if you did nothing wrong, you’re already screwed up...they’ll probably look for anything to make you regret you came here in the first place
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60 INT. CLASSROOM, CENTRE – DAY 60
INTERCUT IMAGES
During class, Aaron belittles everyone around him, and they response by giving back a disgusting stare
AARON (V.O.)
Even in class...I was the smartest and the most educated...unlike these poor motherfuckers...damn, they wanted me to say something stupid...they waited for this for long that I remember one of them had to wet his pants to see it coming...
C.U. – AARON’S HAND
is the only hand raised in class
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...but I would never give them this chance...or to any asshole who would think he could get any close to see it
M.S. – THE TEACHER
is about to fall apart
TEACHER
Yes, Aaron...this is the tenth time...what’s your problem now??
AARON
I’m just not convinced by this crap bullshit, Mr.
FREEZE
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
Definitely, you’re ain’t welcome if you’re stupid...but if you’re smart, you’re ain’t welcome and you get fucked up...poor bastards..!!
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61 EXT. BASKETBALL COURT, CENTRE – DAY 61
##SLOW MOTION SEQUENCE##
Aaron throws the BALL at one of the patient’s FACE. He is hurt and screams in pain, as he falls to the ground
MUSIC plays faster in B.G.
M.S. – AARON
shouts out like a monster
LOW ANGLE
Aaron unzips his pants
HIGH ANGLE
He urines all over the boy’s face
MUSIC comes to a GRAND FINALE
CUT TO:
TITLES ON SCREEN:
2.6
CUT TO:
62 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, CENTRE – NIGHT 62
L.S. – DARKNESS
prevails the room, with only a slight window opening that allows little light penetration
Aaron, standing alone in the vast darkness, feels like a prisoner after spending a couple of weeks in the midst of chaos and disturbance
M.S. – AARON
looks out of the window hoping for something better
AARON’S P.O.V. – A HUMAN FIGURE
walks through the green spaces
Aaron’s EYES catches the human figure
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63 EXT. THE STABLE, CENTRE – NIGHT 63
His LEGS were like wings that life an angel. He was humming to the horses, in the midst of a quiet night
From the shadows of the dark, appears a figure with a CROWBAR in his hand. He grabs Aaron by the neck, and pushes him against the wall
BOY
You must be ouuta your fucking mind, right cocky??
AARON
(Smiling) I didn’t know you were smart enough to know that
BOY
You’re full of shit, right? You think you know me?? Fuck you, you son of a bitch
AARON
Well, well...the dog discovers his own tongue
BOY
Yea, and that dog can piss on you too, did you know that?? Wanna see that, asshole??
AARON
I’d rather see that crowbar up your...
Aaron is interrupted by a tough punch in the face, causing his NOSE to bleed
It seems everything is going to plan
M.L.S – TWO FIGURES
appear from around the corner
They hold Aaron down to the ground, and the boy comes with his FOOT on Aaron’s FACE
CAMERA PANS DOWN
The boy approaches Aaron’s EARS
BOY
Do you want the hard way, or the shitty way??
AARON
Fuck you..!!
BOY
I’m afraid this is not the answer
CAMERA PANS RIGHT
He pulls Aaron’s pans down
CUT TO:
64 INT. HEAD OF STAFF OFFICE, CENTRE – MORNING 64
AARON
What do you mean you don’t believe me?
HEAD OF STAFF
I don’t believe our patients are what you think you are
AARON
They’re fucking molesters
HEAD OF STAFF
Mind your language, and no they’re not
AARON
Well, what kinda proof do you want?? Sorry, I didn’t catch it on the fucking lens
HEAD OF STAFF
Mind that language, please...and what is it do you want exactly?? Sympathy??
AARON
Fucking Christ, you’re such a...
E.C.U – AARON’S MOUTH
AARON (CONTD)
...cunt!!
CUT TO:
E.C.U. – LABOUR WORK NAME LIST
CUT TO:
E.C.U. – 3. GOTTERFIELD, AARON
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65 EXT. LABOUR WORK FIELD, NEW MEXICO – DAY 65
L.S. – THE PATIENTS
gather wood and logs for the night
A single LOG is lifted from the ground by a human figure, who apparently will use it for a personal purpose
DISSOLVE TO:
66 EXT. THE STABLE, CENTRE – NIGHT 66
Late that night, the boy who bullied Aaron is enjoying an amazing puff from his marijuana out in the field
C.U. – AARON
swings the log and hits it hard at the boy’s back
The boy is in great pain, and Aaron, the merciless, gives him one punch in the face after another
CUT TO:
67 INT. MEMBER’S BEDROOM, CENTRE – NIGHT 67
L.S. – THROUGH THE WINDOW
MEMBER’S P.O.V. – AARON
punches the boy hard in the face
The member of staff watches closely
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
66 CONTINUED: (1) 66
The boy is now out of conscious
M.L.S. – AARON
spits on him and leaves him lying there like a street dog
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
67 CONTINUED: (1) 67
E.C.U. – THE PHONE
Member dials the nearest hospital
CUT TO:
68 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, CENTRE – NIGHT 68
The hospital lights can be seen shining on the walls, and the siren can be heard at far distant
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to Aaron stretching comfortably on his bed. He doesn’t even bother to look out of the window and see the consequences of his actions
The window is left untouched, and still the room lights are off
AARON (V.O.)
If you thought I didn’t expect this to come...you’re wrong
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron, who doesn’t care about whatever happens to him
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I knew it was coming...I just didn’t give a shit...just like the way they treat me...A nobody...I was the victim here!!
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69 INT. AARON’S BATHROOM, CABIN – NIGHT 69
M.S. – AARON
talks to himself in the mirror
AARON
You can do whatever you want...I don’t care...I’m smarter anyway...you don’t bring me food, fuck you...you don’t allow me to contact my parents, fuck you again...you send me to a goddamn prison cell, fuck you again and again...I deserve better than that shit...I’m more way more mature...everything will go as planned...you’ll see, it will be better...it won’t be just a scratch you know...it will go beyond your wildest imagination...That’s if you ever got one, assholes..!! I know an asshole when I see one..!!
Aaron walks out of the bathroom, and enters his room where a single ray of light penetrates a somewhat prison window. The absence of blankets and a fireplace gives the sense of a jail that occupied a victim’s instable mind
He gets into his bed feeling the cold shivering down his spine. The sound of the wind gives a chilling, yet a pity feeling at the same time. One could feel sorry for poor Aaron
MIA (O.S.)
You don’t like it, right??
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
39 CONTINUED: (1) 39
Mia gives Aaron a WHITE STONE with a HEART on it, as the Girlfriend-to-Boyfriend gift
AARON
No, its beautiful...I like it
MIA
Liar..!!
AARON
No really, it’s unique...and very creative...you do hate clichés
MIA
Yes, I do
AARON
Thank you, honey...I really love it
MIA
Honey..?? Now we’re getting somewhere
AARON
I guess I’m very lucky
MIA
You have no idea
M.S. – AARON AND MIA
approach one another and kiss passionately, not giving much attention to the crowd
FADE TO BLACK:
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70 INT. BATHROOM, CENTRE – MORNING 70
M.S. – AARON
stares at his reflection for a moment
The sound of buses coming to a stop are heard
Aaron looks out of the window and notices
AARON’S P.O.V. – BUSES
arrived for the patients’ trip
The moment he grabs his bag, the lights go out. A projector descends, apparently from nowhere, and plays a footage on the mirror
C.U. – THE FOOTAGE
includes the Non-Existing world, where the Iatrikos are captured and lobotomized by the Anatens. One of the Iatrikos soldiers has his BRAIN removed from his HEAD, and is replaced by another
Aaron doesn’t know who these characters are, but it somehow rang a bell
CAMERA PANS DOWN to his HANDS shivering in fear and worry
The lights are on again, and Aaron is interrupted by a member at the bathroom door
MEMBER
Hey Gotterfield, will you speed it up?? We have to go now
SILENCE in B.G.
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71 INT. BUS – MORNING 71
AARON’S P.O.V. – STAFF MEMBERS
occupy the front seats and in-between discussions take place
CAMERA PANS LEFT to the patients who, on the other hand, seem very quiet, unlike their ordinary behavior
Aaron takes another look at the staff members
M.S. – STAFF MEMBERS
draw smiles on their faces
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WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
SANDIA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO
JUNE, 1998
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72 EXT. OUTDOOR LUNCH, SANDIA MOUNTAINS – MIDDAY 72
HIGH ANGLE – THE PATIENTS
occupy the long lunch table in a quiet outdoor treat
Aaron notices
L.S. – A PATIENT
stands alone at the lake
We don’t know exactly what he has in mind, but his EXPRESSIONS depict a depressive feeling
MEMBER OF STAFF (O.S.)
Michael Lansbury!!
An itchy feeling of shiver is injected within him the minute he hears his name
M.S. – AARON
watches Michael, accompanied by two staff members, heading to a small hut
Aaron’s EYES can tell a lot of the experience
AARON (O.S.)
Even though I hated his guts, but I felt sorry for him...I don’t know...
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(CONTINUED)
57 CONTINUED: (1) 57
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron
AARON (CONTD)
...all of a sudden, I felt his pain...I knew what he had in mind...that was no fun trip for sure...I have been through this before...
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(CONTINUED)
1 CONTINUED: (5) 1
M.S. – AARON AND THE INSTRUCTOR
in the auditing room
AARON (O.S. CONTD)
I knew these people were up to no good...my mind was shivering beyond description
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(CONTINUED)
72 CONTINUED: (1) 72
TITLES ON SCREEN:
AN HOUR LATER
M.L.S. – THE HUT
is still closed, and nobody walked out of it yet
Aaron doesn’t look comfortable
After a while, Michael comes out, with accompanied by anger, depression and sadness drawn all over his FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Aaron continues his lunch, as if to keep his mind busy
CAMERA PANS LEFT to Michael standing right behind Aaron giving him a surprise intro
Aaron stops eating, knowing what to expect
MICHAEL
I don’t fucking get it...you’ve been staring at me since we got on the road...is there a problem??
AARON
Does it bother you that I keep staring??
MICHAEL
Yes, you faggot!!
AARON
Well, it doesn’t bother me
MICHAEL
What the fuck do I care about you anyway??
AARON
None of your goddamn business
MICHAEL
Is it so??
AARON
You’re damn right it is
Michael walks a few yards away, makes a SNOWBALL and throws it at the back of Aaron’s HEAD
Aaron didn’t expect to see that coming
MICHAEL
Does that concern me or what??
AARON
What the fuck??
Michael throws another one, making Aaron frustrated
AARON
Will you give it a fucking rest?? What the hell??
One of Michael’s friends throws a snowball at Aaron, then the rest of the gang join the club
Aaron tried to confront them, but there were just too many SNOWBALLS thrown at his FACE
Eventually, they started running after him, and Aaron had nowhere to hide except heading straight forward
They chases him all the way till the deepest spots in the mountains
DISSOLVE TO:
73 SANDIA MOUNTAINS, NEW MEXICO – NIGHT 73
C.U. – THE FULL MOON
gives out its full brightness against pitch black
Aaron could hardly find for any path or road that could lead him out of this place. A chilling feeling suddenly stroked him from the sounds of nature occupying the mountains
He eventually found a small opening, like a cave, and decided to spend the night tired, hungry and desperate
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(CONTINUED)
57 CONTINUED: (3) 57
C.U. – AARON
is the victim in the whole story
M.S. – AARON’S PARENTS
feel the words climbing down their spines
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(CONTINUED)
73 CONTINUED: (1) 73
M.L.S. – THE MOON
seems to be the only company in this deserted area, which pushed Aaron for a small conversation
AARON (O.S.)
I know...I know what you’re thinking...you probably think I’m a big fucking dumb-shit, right??
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD on Aaron in the cave
AARON (CONTD)
Well, let me just say that you exist for nothing...they say you make things easier, and you stand by the weak against the tyrant...but in fact, this is just bullshit...why do you exist?? To give us a hard time, right?? Well, you sure are doing a good job...I might be weak...I might now know how to skin a cat like you do, but at least now I’m able to confront you...just answer my fucking question...why do you exist?? Why should all of this happen to me, while you just sit there enjoying the show?? Maybe I’m right...maybe you’re weak...nothing but a fucked up entity that more than half of the people around the globe don’t believe in...You’re fucked up...and all who follows you is a fucked up idiot..!! Get away!! Just stay outta this world...If no one sees you, then you might as well stay the hell away..!!
He grabs a handful of STONES and throws them towards the SKY
He calms down a bit, then
C.U. – AARON
starts sobbing
AARON (V.O.)
In less than a minute, I regretted every single word I said...I was wrong, and I knew it...it wasn’t the right thing to say...A hopeless case with a hopeless future...
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(CONTINUED)
40 CONTINUED: (1) 40
The following day, Aaron decides to proceed with his journey to, apparently, nowhere. His condition depicts one of a sick man who hasn’t eaten for days
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...or at least that’s how I saw it...A nobody...playing with the wrong cards against God..!! It probably would have cost me a lot..!!
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(CONTINUED)
45 CONTINUED: (1) 45
C.U. – MRS. GOTTERFIELD
cannot calm down for a second
HEAD OF STAFF
(Over Phone) Your son is safe with us right now, so no need to worry
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
What do you mean no need to worry?? Why did he run away in the first place??
HEAD OF STAFF
(Over Phone) A lot of our patients might experience loneliness and depression, which...
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(Interrupting) From what?? Did you do...
HEAD OF STAFF (CONTD)
(Over Phone) which can cause some serious results
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Did you do anything to him??
HEAD OF STAFF
(Over Phone) Do you think we hurt our patients??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Well, I don’t trust you enough!!
HEAD OF STAFF
(Over Phone) Your son hasn’t been progressing well lately, due to his aggressive behavior
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Wow..!! I see you’re getting close you two...you know him personally, right honey??
HEAD OF STAFF
(Over Phone) Mrs. Gotterfield, I assure you misunderstood the whole situation
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Oh did I?? Well, then I have to correct my mistake
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73 EXT. LABOUR WORK FIELD, SANDIA MOUNTAINS – NIGHT 73
C.U. – A TAXI CAR
comes to a stop
Mrs. Gotterfield comes to the rescue, and Aaron is thrilled to see her
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74 INT. PLANE – DAY 74
C.U. – ANTI-DEPRESSANT PILL
is inserted in cup of water
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
Aaron and his mother are heading home. She gives him a gentle kiss on his forehead
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
They didn’t want to understand
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(CONTINUED)
57 CONTINUED: (4) 57
CHAIRMAN
And did you put the pill in front of him??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Mr. Chairman, he’s not a baby!!
CHAIRMAN
Of course he isn’t...that’s why I hope he knows this was unacceptable...Aaron, you should have said no
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Mr. Chairman, please!! He was devastated...you heard the story...What could he have done??
CHAIRMAN
I just told you, he could have said no...we don’t want to see him grow up in a world of lies and deception
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Lies and deception..??
CHAIRMAN
Yes, Mr. Gotterfield...it is eventually against our morals...and I suppose you folks know that
MR. GOTTERFIELD
So what do you suggest this time??
CHAIRMAN
I know you’re sick and tired of going back and forth...trial and error...I can understand...that leaves us one place we didn’t try yet...it’s in Oklahoma
M.S. – AARON
puts a slight smile on his face as soon as he heard “Oklahoma”
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
What’s so funny, honey??
CHAIRMAN
Oh, he knows exactly what I’m talking about
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75 INT. OPERATION ROOM, IATRIKOS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 75
It is now set. The Iatrikos troops are setting a place for their plan, which they believe can make them win this war
POUNDING MUSIC in B.G.
They bring all the tools necessary for an operation process
CHAIRMAN (LATIN O.S.)
Are you sure of that, counselor??
COUNSELOR (LATIN O.S.)
Absolutely..!!
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76 INT. MEETING ROOM, IATRIKOS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 76
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto the Chairman, face-to-face with the Counselor
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
Just tell me again what is it exactly do you have in mind??
COUNSELOR (LATIN)
We believe the Mortus were a result of vanishing into the other world. The Anatens capture one of us and transforms him into something evil...we will do the exact same thing
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
So, you will bring him back to normal...is that what you’re trying to tell me, Counselor??
COUNSELOR (LATIN)
It’s our last hope
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
Let e remind you, that we are not yet ready...they are, believe it or not, million times ahead of us...we cannot afford more casualties
COUNSELOR (LATIN)
Who said anything about casualties??
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
If you fail, there will be
COUNSELOR (LATIN)
Well, you can pray for us, Mr. Chairman...I think it’s the wise thing to do at the present moment, don’t you think??
C.U. – THE CHAIRMAN
takes a sip from his DRINK
COUNSELOR (LATIN CONTD)
I have constructed a team...
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(CONTINUED)
75 CONTINUED: (1) 75
CAMERA PANS RIGHT across the team ready for the mission
COUNSELOR (LATIN O.S. CONTD)
...and they are ready at anytime...they are professional doctors...we are commencing a meeting tomorrow
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(CONTINUED)
76 CONTINUED: (1) 76
CHAIRMAN (LATIN)
Look, Counselor...all I’m saying is that...don’t screw it up, that’s all!
L.S. – THE COUNSELOR
excuses to be dismissed
As he walks out of the room, we notice
CAMERA PANS DOWN to the Counselor’s HANDS trembling
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77 INT. AARON’S BALCONY – NIGHT 77
M.L.S – THE MOON
once again shines, but this time with a near bright future
Aaron, standing in his balcony enjoying the cool breeze, addresses the sky, once again
AARON
I never realized I would come this far...maybe it’s because I never gave it a serious thought...I’ve always been busy-minded about school, studies, friends, home...is this a starting point to me?? Is this a test?? Surely, you should know by now that I’ve been studying a lot recently...I’m a good person...everybody wants to help, everybody wants to give a hand...I’m not saying no...I have to be good...or else just accept the person I am...you might take the whole package or leave it...there is a better life waiting for me out there...I know this for sure, and I can accept it...This life will understand me...will you too?? Do you know me?? Do you know what I want??
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WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
NARCONON CENTRE, OKLAHOMA
TITLES:
3.0
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78 INT. AARON’S BATHROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 78
Aaron sinks himself in a comfortable, warm bath taking a sort of mental break from all this chaos that obstructed his life so far
All of a sudden, footsteps are heard approaching the bathtub
C.U. – A BRIGHT LIGHT
shines at Aaron’s FACE
He notices
M.S. – JESUS CHRIST AND SPIRIT-LOOKING FIGURES
appear before Aaron’s EYES
Aaron sinks himself under water, as Jesus reaches for his hands inside the tub
Eventually, Jesus grabs Aaron’s soul out of the water, and vanishes away among the other spirits
M.S. – AARON
experiences a mixed feeling of shock, fear and confusion
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79 INT. PATIENTS’ LIVING ROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 79
E.C.U. – VIDEO PIXELS
TITLES ON SCREEN:
OCTOBER, 1998
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
Patients, seated on couches, are watching a documentary show on L. Ron Hubbard
CAMERA PANS RIGHT across all the patients seated together, including Aaron
The MOVIE is over. The LIGHTS are back on. Aaron notices SHINY FACES surrounding him, as if GOD’s angels descended the room
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80 INT. DISCUSSION ROOM, NARCONON – AFTERNOON 80
L. Ron Hubbard addresses a lecture to the present patients
HUBBARD
The term Scientology means the reason behind our very existence...it is very simple though, not as quaky as you think...we are looking for uniting all people under this label...we don’t have these complex theories as our fellow psyches do...I guess you know whom I’m speaking of?? You should understand that we look for the human being, his nature...we believe that all human beings are pure spirited...madness is lost truth...there should be an inner revolution...
The boy next to Aaron leaves the room
C.U. – HUBBARD
notices him and pauses for a moment
HUBBARD (CONTD)
...there should be an inner revolution to be able to return to the fully rational world...we believe in Rehab...the human being can always be created again from scratch...but it doesn’t mean opposing God, no...We are helping him...We try to reveal the truth, as he does...Now, do you have anything to say? Anything to ask??
AARON’S P.O.V. – THE CENTRE COUNSELOR
finishes his lecture, and collects his bag
Apparently, it was him who was speaking all this time, and Hubbard was a product of Aaron’s illusion, as if he woke up from a bad dream
COUNSELOR
Aaron, is there something you want to say??
AARON
(Nervously) No...No..!!
COUNSELOR
I’m afraid we’re not on the same page, are we Aaron?? I thought Lydia would do a better job..!!
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81 INT. CORRIDOR, NARCONON – NIGHT 81
We switch to LYDIA, a pretty young Scientologist, whose job is to make patients go through the Auditing process
PIANO MUSIC plays in B.G.
AARON’S P.O.V. – LYDIA
walks down the corridor, looking straight ahead, undistracted by whoever passes by
Aaron, walking down opposite her direction, tries to give her a WINK, but it was hopeless
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Somewhere in the dark, a single ray of light shines on Mia, dancing and expressing sadness, confusion and loss
It seems Aaron’s mind begins to manipulate him to the extreme ends
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(CONTINUED)
81 CONTINUED: (1) 81
L.S. – AARON AND HIS NEW FRIEND
walk down alone in the corridor having late night conversation
BOY
So she didn’t do her job well, is that what you think??
AARON
She could have done better
STEADICAM
BOY
Like what?? Taking you in her room and suck your dick..!!
AARON
Chris, all I wanted from her was to show some appreciation
CHRIS
Well, you have to stop this grandpa stuff, alright??
AARON
Writing a poem is not grandpa stuff
CHRIS
Lydia is different...and you should have a red line too. You have the game now, buddy..!!
AARON
It was worth the try anyway..!!
A short silent moment
AARON
So what happened to you today?? You left early
CHRIS
Well, I kinda got bored
AARON
So you heard it before??
CHRIS
Every year the same guy says the same shit
AARON
Oh, so now you don’t agree with him..!!
Aaron continues walking, not noticing that Chris stopped. He turns down, approaches Chris, and is determined to know what he has in mind
AARON
What..??
STEADICAM
CHRIS
Ok...you’re probably the first guy to know what I’m about to tell you now, and hopefully the last one. A couple of years ago, a new patient showed up here, and she was not really good up there (Pointing at his head)...a drug addict...she was 20; her name was Stacy Murphy...now, this girl came here for drug rehab, but instead she received no medical attention...you know of course this place...Sauna, Sauna...the girl was fucked up and still they didn’t give a shit...after about a couple of nights, she started to change...very violent, loud and vulgar...she would curse us, and sometimes hurt someone really bad...one of my friends here got six stitches in his head, because she threw three knives at him...anyway, she was a hopeless case...they had to send her to a clinic nearby for a 6-week program, till she can leave for home. This is the scary part...when she got home, of course according to her parents’ will, she got very peculiar...she used to moan at night, and all of a sudden she shuts up...the starts again...really crazy..!! She kept telling her parents “I want help, I want to go back to Narconon, I want to go back”...still ignored after she got here again. Not more than a week, one morning we found her body on the floor in her room...she was so skinny, she didn’t eat for weeks...of course you’re going to ask me, how come this wasn’t known to the public?? Well, here is the dirty part...now, there was no investigation on the girl’s death...you see, the media was a clever girl you know...she was clever with everyone, the FBI, the Centre and even the Clinic...no one really knew what happened...the truth just vanished into thin air...her parents couldn’t even file a case against the staff...they all pulled a cover over it...up until now very few Scientologists know this story...you’re the first newcomer after this girl
AARON
(Shivering) Jesus Christ..!! Damn..!! Quite a story there, right??
CHRIS
This is not quite a story, its reality. You know, I wanted to tell you this story because I’m aware of your condition
AARON
What do you mean??
CHRIS
I was hoping you would know the answer to this question
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(CONTINUED)
78 CONTINUED: (1) 78
FLASHBACK
Jesus approaches Aaron in the bathtub
AARON
No...No...Why?? Bring me back..!! Don’t do this..!! Is this right?? Please..!!
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82 EXT. OUTSIDE THE BATHROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 82
M.S. – CHRIS
can hear Aaron’s scream behind the door
AARON (O.S.)
I want him back...I’m good person..!! Don’t do this to me..!! Please, I beg you..!!
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(CONTINUED)
81 CONTINUED: (2) 81
C.U. – AARON
looks shocked from what he heard
CHRIS (O.S.)
You know you’re the first I meet who doesn’t sing in the bath...that’s very interesting
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to Chris
CHRIS (CONTD)
I think we can be friends
He laughs, but Aaron is not in the mood for jokes
AARON
Come on man, this is serious stuff here
CHRIS
Serious stuff, huh?? Well, if you want to get serious, then let me tell you this...you’re in the wrong place baby, this place doesn’t have the cure...these people don’t give a shit about you...even if they have the medication, you won’t dream of getting it
AARON
Now, I’m really fucked up
CHRIS
You know our fellows on the other side of the book..??
AARON
You mean the psychiatrists??
CHRIS
You know what I’m talking about, right??
AARON
I guess
CHRIS
Don’t deny taking these pills, and don’t you dare tell me they didn’t work..!! I had the same issues, but my parents were very small up there..!!
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83 INT. AARON’S BEDROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 83
Aaron writes a LETTER addressed to his parents
CHRIS (O.S. CONTD)
You want my advice, call your parents and tell them to get you the fuck outta here...if you can’t call them, at least write, it will be more calm
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84 INT. LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – DAY 84
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Mrs. Gotterfield reading the letter
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(In a low voice) That boy knows my condition, and knows this place...he knows the truth behind Stacy Murphy..!! Please, I want you to tell me the truth about, well almost everything...I’m really worried..!! Unusual things happen to me
She picks up the PHONE to contact Narconon
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85 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – DAWN 85
In a vast, open endless space, where no creature’s sound breaks the absolute tranquility of the place, Aaron takes his first courageous step of his life. He directs his talking to the sky, asking God for help
AARON
Oh dear God, I’m confused...I’m lost without your guidance...they don’t want to help me, yet they enjoy it...they rather treat me like a doll..!! This is a war between me and them, but I don’t know what to do...right now, I’m weak my Lord...they made me weak...are they all liars, or is it me who is still unaware?? My life has witnessed the worst...to tell you the truth, or probably you know that of course, I haven’t been happy since...
He pauses for a moment, and sobers
AARON (CONTD)
...since she left me. I need your help, my Lord..!!
Suddenly, out of the BRIGHTNESS, appears the “TREE OF LIFE”, which Aaron recognizes immediately. His EYES are now in tears, joy and relief
M.L.S. – AARON
falls to the ground, bowing to the Royal Highness
AARON
Oh, my God...please forgive me...I have done many wrong in my life, I know that...Forgive me, for I wasn’t aware of myself...please tell me what to do...I can’t fight back alone..!!
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto a BRIGHT LIGHT approaching Aaron. It appears to be a group of army-structured pure spirits descended from the heavens, willing to stand by the victim
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86 INT. AARON’S ROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 86
A late night Comedy Show is being shown on T.V. Aaron and Chris are laughing to their bellies
M.L.S. – AARON AND CHRIS
have prepared the night with snacks and drinks
Aaron excuses himself
CHRIS
Where are you going??
AARON
I’ll get some water...there’s too much soda on the table
CHRIS
(Laughing) Alright...don’t be late; the good part is coming..!!
DISSOLVE TO:
87 INT. HALLWAY, NARCONON – NIGHT 87
Silence prevails
L.S. – AARON’S FOOTSTEPS
are the only thing that can be heard
STEADICAM
He doesn’t seem to feel secure in this absolute quietness, as he keeps on looking around every couple of seconds to check if someone is coming, or even waiting for him
He stops at the sight of the “HEAD OF STAFF OFFICE” on the door, then
CAMERA PANS UP to a WATCHING CAMERA pointed straight at him
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88 INT. CONTROL ROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 88
We can see all the screens of every corner in the centre. Aaron appears on one of the screens
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
87 CONTINUED: (1) 87
Aaron doesn’t care that much, and continues on his way
He comes to PITCH BLACK. The end of the hallway, probably leads to the kitchen, is now empty and dark. Aaron seems reluctant, and takes a few STEPS backwards
L.S. – AARON
retreats, and goes back
On his way back, he sees Chris standing by the wall
AARON
I thought you didn’t want to miss the good part
He finds himself walking through a soul, which disappears after a second look. Eventually, he retreats, and falls to the ground
C.U. – AARON’S EYES
get wider
The tiles on the ground rise gradually, and start chasing him down the hallway. He screams for help
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
88 CONTINUED: (1) 88
The doctors rush out of the room, as soon as they hear the scream
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89 EXT. OUTSIDE AARON’S ROOM, NARCONON – NIGHT 89
Aaron reaches the door, and pounds with his HANDS hard. He looks back, and notices PRISON BARS close the way behind him. All of a sudden, three big dark silhouettes approach him
Two doctors try to hold Aaron to the ground, as the third one prepares the DETOX SHOT
Chris opens the door to find Aaron on the ground. Eventually, he goes to his room, and closes the door behind him
AARON’S P.O.V. – A DEVIL SPIRIT
approaches him, trying to obtain his soul
The doctor manages to give him the shot in his ARM, but Aaron kicks him in the face roughly
He tries to escape, but apparently
AARON’S P.O.V. – PRISON BARS
prevent him from doing so, when in fact there is nothing
The effect of the detox starts. He becomes dizzy. The prison bars disappear, and the dark figures
DISSOLVE TO
The three doctors
Unable to run anymore, he falls asleep to the ground
FADE TO BLACK:
FROM BLACK WE HEAR:
The sound of a plane descending to the airport
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90 WILL ROGERS AIRPORT, OKLAHOMA – DAY 90
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto Aaron’s parents, with their luggage, heading towards the exit gate
AARON (V.O.)
If I have one thing to say about myself, it’s this...I was fed up...I tried hard, but it seemed hopeless...this was the third time my parents came to the rescue, which means the third time I was put in the wrong place, which means the third time I was right and they were wrong...my life now was shattered into pieces...I had to fix it soon..!!
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91 INT. GATHERING ROOM, NARCONON – AFTERNOON 91
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
All the patients are giving full attention to Aaron giving a speech before leaving. The once poor victim, now speaks with full confidence
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I had a farewell speech that suited the entire trip...yet I felt somehow lonely...I would never see these people again...they were friendly more than anyone I have ever known...I kept thinking about what Chris told me...I knew things should be done right from now on...There isn’t any time for any wrong doings..!!
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92 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – DAWN 92
The “TREE OF LIFE” appears at the GATES of HEAVEN
M.L.S. – AARON
is accompanied by spirits in an attempt to accomplish the mission
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
I have to clear my mind...clear all what occurred to me...clear all sins off my memories...I should not think of anything else besides the future..!!
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93 INT. CAR, OKLAHOMA – NIGHT 93
On the way back from Narconon, the night covers the whole environment
Aaron stares at his reflection in the window until it
DISSOLVES TO
His image at the age of 10
A child who was once happy, is now a victim of a world he was forced to be immersed into
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(CONTINUED)
92 CONTINUED: (1) 92
HIGH ANGLE
The battle between Aaron and the “NEWCOMERS” is about to erupt. All the spirits are gathered in position
AARON (V.O.)
My mission has become clear now..!! I’m ready...Oh Lord, I need your support..!!
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94 INT. STAGE – NIGHT 94
The curtains are ready to reveal the final act of the play, and the audience is excited. The music stomps the heart, and fills it with joy
The lights dim out, then
M.S. – A SINGLE SPOT LIGHT
shines on a good-looking teenager addressing the audience the final chapter
AARON
Ladies and gentlemen, now we take you to the final act. This is the part where, as you all know of course, the whole truth is revealed. What you’re about to witness is the truth that I never actually knew. You’re the first ones to get exposed to this part of reality, and it’s now your turn to tell me whether it was all worth it or not..!!
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CLAPS heard in B.G.
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
THE GRAND FINALE
A CLASSIC SONNET plays in B.G.
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95 INT. OPERATION ROOM, IATRIKOS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 95
HIGH DUTCH ANGLE SHOT
One of the captured zombies is now under the experimental operation activated by the Iatrikos Scientist Board
DISSOLVE TO:
C.U. – ZOMBIE’S BRAIN SEGMENTS
are opened, and replaced by other segments
DISSOLVE TO:
LOW DUTCH ANGLE SHOT
Tired, extremely exhausted, and probably no sleeping for days. These scientists are doing their best for the operation success. They know the amount of pressure they have, as they can’t afford more losses
DISSOLVE TO:
M.L.S. – THE BODY
lies still, meaning its dead
Depression and sadness cover their FACES
Moments later, the body rises in the air, forming a BRIGHT LIGHT that enlightens the place
MUSIC STOPS
CUT TO BLACK:
WHITE CREDITS ON BLACK SCREEN:
22.0
FROM BLACK:
Radio plays “COME ON-A MY HOUSE” by ROSEMARY CLOONEY, and the parents sing along
TITLE:
NOVEMBER, 1998
CUT TO:
95 INT. CAR BACK SEAT, OKLAHOMA – DAY 95
AARON’S P.O.V. – HIS PARENTS
try to get him out of the depressive mood
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Wow..!! I have to say George, your aunt is amazing...she is hot too
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Well, well...flirting with the man’s auntie...that doesn’t sound mature
MR. GOTTERFIELD
I heard she is sick
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Bipolar Disorder
CAMERA TARCKS FORWARD onto Aaron, who is very quiet
MR. GOTTERFIELD (O.S.)
Oh..!! I feel bad...I love this woman, don’t you agree Aaron??
M.S. – MRS. GOTTERFIELD
checks on Aaron, and feels somehow worried
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Honey, you haven’t said a word since we got in the car...what’s the matter??
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Oh, he’s probably having a crush or something
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Ah, right!! Lydia!!
AARON
Lydia??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Yea, you kept repeating her name all night...a new one I guess
AARON
No..!! She’s just someone I met
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
Is she smart?? Is she funny??
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Is she pretty?? Do I know her??
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(Patting her husband on his shoulder) Oh, you poor thing..!!
Rosemary Clooney’s SONG plays in B.G.
AARON’S P.O.V. – HIS MOTHER’S HAND
resembles the hand of a strange, non-human creature
Suddenly, his FACE turned white from fear. He started screaming, which caused a panic to his parents
Aaron opened the door without any warnings, and tried to jump out. As soon as Mr. Gotterfield’s saw this, he maneuvered with the car, pulled over and confronted his maniac son
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Jesus Christ!! What the hell were you thinking??
AARON
No...Get away...don’t touch me
CUT TO:
96 EXT. AGNEW AVENUE, OKLAHOMA – AFTERNOON 96
Aaron runs away from the car. His father chases him till he manages to grab him by the arm, and hold him tight
MR. GOTTERFIELD
It’s ok son..!!
AARON
No...No...Get away..!!
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Don’t do this, please..!! Come on..!!
AARON
No...!!!
He pushes his father to the ground. People watch the scene in shock, we hear one man calling for the police
AARON’S P.O.V. – ZOMBIES
surround him from all directions
He screams, retreats to a corner trying to escape the violent world he is confronted with
CUT TO:
97 OFF AGNEW AVENUE, OKLAHOMA – AFTERNOON 97
A POLICE CAR is on the way
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
96 CONTINUED: (1) 96
Two cops push Aaron to the ground and handcuff him. One of them calls the ambulance
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
97 CONTINUED: (1) 97
SAME ANGLE
An AMBULANE CAR is on the way
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
96 CONTINUED: (2) 96
Aaron is put on a stretcher, handcuffed to the rails. His mother bursts into tears, as she couldn’t believe her son reached the point of extreme lunacy
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
(Sobbing) Don’t worry, honey..!!
AARON
Well mom, you know you brought me into this world, and you can take me out..!!
The ambulance DOORS close, heading to the hospital
CUT TO BLACK:
THE SONG stops
FADE UP ON:
98 INT. UNDERGROUND PRISON, ANATENS HEADQUARTERS – DAWN 98
A young, good-looking captured soldier brings LARGE LUMPS of PAPER, and stuffs them in his COAT to keep warm
L.S. – THE PLACE
gives the sense of a dark, depressive and lost soul
A SINGLE OPENING in the ceiling allows light penetration
Each prisoner occupies a sort of a corner
M.S. – THE IATRIKOS PRESIDENT
sits opposite the young soldier
His physical conditions have a lot of question marks concerning positivity, yet his EYES depict the contrary
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
You impress me
SOLDIER (LATIN)
I study a lot...I admire your theories
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
What’s your name??
SOLDIER (LATIN)
Lucas
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
Nice to meet you, Lucas
LUCAS P.O.V. – A SMILE
is drawn on the President’s FACE
LUCAS (LATIN)
I see you’re a bit optimistic
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
If you’re not optimistic, then there’s no point of living
LUCAS (LATIN)
Living, you say?? Do you think we have a chance in living? Winning the war?? Continuing for centuries??
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
Let me ask you...What do you call something that lived for hundreds of years??
LUCAS (LATIN)
What??
CAMERA TRACKS FORWARD onto the President
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
What do you call something that is the source of every theory creating the world we live in?? What do you call something that enlightens Science and Principles?? That heals the wounds of the unable to understand..??
LUCAS (LATIN)
They are far better than we are
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
In what?? You mean their dirty methods?? They never last. They assume the existence of God, but we believe in him...There’s a difference
LUCAS (LATIN)
What about the war??
PRESIDENT (LATIN)
War is about your faith, not your tactics...your beliefs, not your strategies...it’s about unity, not personal victory...we have what they don’t, and will never have..!! Now, you should understand why I’m so optimistic
LUCAS (LATIN)
How can we cross the mayhem??
The President looks up to the SKYLINE, where a BRIGHT LIGHT shines upon him, depicting the arrival of Heavenly spirits
DISSOLVE TO:
99 INT. WARD, OKLAHOMA – DAY 99
Aaron takes a good sleep after a Detox shot
CUT TO:
100 INT. DOCTOR’S OFFICE, ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL – DAY 100
M.L.S. – THE DOCTOR
confront the parents with the whole picture
DOCTOR
Let just clarify the whole story for you...your son started with a depressive mood, apparently it lead him to anger. At this point, his mind started the downfall process. His brain was unstable, and probably spent several nights over thinking...and because of your denial to the problem, and I know why, it got worse. Now you see, when your brain doesn’t function well, you seek other methods for comfort, even if you have to cross the limits...and this was out of his hands...this is like temporary blindness...now he can’t see anything except himself, and only what he wants. When things started to backfire, fear dominated the scene...he imagined himself in hell, and God is punishing him, according to you...then, illusion plays the role...he becomes more and more aggressive. The point reaches communication failure, and then you should really back off..!!
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Never thought it would come this far
DOCTOR
Aaron now suffers from Bipolar Disorder...and that’s a psychological problem, not a Scientology one...Forgive me for saying this
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
It’s ok Doctor, we understand. The programs we just told you about were probably “Money down the drain”
MR. GOTTERFIELD
We really appreciate your efforts
DOCTOR
Well, no need to thank me...I gave him a Niacin pill, and he will be our guest for a couple of weeks...Your son is about to start a new life, hopefully..!!
CUT TO:
101 INT. HALLWAY, ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL – DAY 101
LOW ANGLE STEADICAM
Mr. Gotterfield comforts his wife as they walk down the hallway
AARON (V.O.)
I’ve always learnt that life could hit you very hard till the ground, but recently I discovered that it could save you from chaos if your intentions were wise and reasonable. The doctor was absolutely right...this point was the first real step in my life...and that’s when my parents decided to take a bigger step
CUT TO:
102 LIVING ROOM, TORONTO – AFTERNOON 102
M.S. – PARENTS AND SCIENTOLOGY MEMBERS
gather for the last time
The parents finally come clear to them
MEMBER
How many times have we discussed this??
C.U. – MR. GOTTERFIELD
MR. GOTTERFIELD
Let me remind you that every program was a failure, and Aaron was getting worse
MEMBER (O.S.)
Is that our problem??
CAMERA PANS RIGHT to Mrs. Gotterfield
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
No, it’s our problem because we listened to you in the first place
MEMBER
This is against our morals
MRS. GOTTERFIELD
If you’ve got any morals, then fuck them
FREEZE
AARON (V.O.)
They decided to end the whole career once and for all..!! Boy, what a fucking journey it was for them...and me too..!! Now it’s over
CUT TO:
103 INT. WARD, ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL – NIGHT 103
M.S. – AARON
bangs his head against the wall, crying and wailing out loud from the pain
He bangs his FOOT against the DOOR
AARON (V.O.)
Nightmares keep haunting me for quite a while, and I just can’t stand the goddamn pain in my head...
Paramedics rush to the ward, and inject Aaron with a Detox shot
AARON (V.O. CONTD)
...the same pain I had throughout the past months...it wouldn’t leave me alone...until my parents took me away from this place
E.C.U – TRANSFER PAPER “SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE”
AARON (V.O.)
It was a couple of blocks from home...I have to say it was a good move..!!
CUT TO:
104 INT. WARD, SUNNYBROOK CENTRE – DAY 104
M.S. – AARON
addresses the camera for the last time
AARON
I never felt better or more alive in my life...I’m ready now
FADE TO BLACK:
MUSIC plays in B.G.
FADE UP ON:
105 EXT. OUTSIDE ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL, TORONTO – DAY 105
Aaron walks with his mother to the hospital gates. As soon as they pass them, Aaron suddenly felt alive and starts running
CUT TO:
LOW ANGLE SHOT – THE SKY
is full of pure heavenly spirits ready to descend
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
12 CONTINUED: (1) 12
HIGH ANGLE SHOT – STREET GRAFFITI
Aaron, after breaking up with Mia, walks over the HOLE GRAFFITI, depicting what his life will be from this point onwards
CUT TO:
106 EXT. THE NON-EXISTING WORLD – DAWN 106
##FULL COLOUR SEQUENCE##
The SUN rises. The spirits sweep the entire Anatens army, announcing the victory for Iatrikos
CUT TO:
(CONTINUED)
40 CONTINUED: (2) 40
C.U. – AARON’S LEFT POCKET
He takes the WHITE STONE with the HEART on it, the gift he had from Mia. The stone brought him the good memories
CUT TO:
107 EXT. AN OWNER’S BACKYARD, TORONTO – EVENING 107
We see the old couple, who drove Aaron to “RUIDOSO” attend a wedding
M.S. – THE OLD COUPLE
exchange hugs with Mia, probably her grandparents
Mia introduces her husband, who happens to be Aaron’s Counselor at the “TROIS-RIVIERES TREATMENT CENTRE”
CUT TO:
108 EXT. THE WORLD OF SPIRITS – MORNING 108
The “TREE OF LIFE” sends out its army defeating the enemy
DISSOLVE TO:
##SLOW-MOTION SEQUENCE##
AARON’S P.O.V. – BRIGHT LIGHT
flashes before his EYES
L.S. – AARON
approaches the light awaiting for whatever good on the other side. It’s a whole new life for the once poor victim, and now a newly born human being
DISSOLVE TO:
(CONTINUED)
105 CONTINUED: (1) 105
Aaron doesn’t feel the urge to stop running
END TITLES OVER IMAGE:
AARON WAS SENT BACK TO THE WARD, WHERE HE RECEIVED FULL HOSPITALIZATION FOR A WHOLE YEAR. HE CELEBRATED HIS 19TH BIRTHDAY IN THE WARD. SOONER HE GOT BETTER, GAINED WEIGHT AND THE MEDICATION BECAME LESS. IN 2000, HE GOT OUT FULLY REBORN, AND DECIDED TO ENTER THE NEW SEMESTER. HE FINALLY GOT THE CHANCE TO WRITE “THE PSYCHIATRIST WHO CURED THE SCIENTOLOGIST”
FADE TO BLACK:
THE END
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