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- 1. BACK FROM THE EDGE JAMES ARTHUR By L.ROSENFELD M.WEST A.PEREIRA A.DWYER 1 DRAFT THREE: 29th November 2016
- 2. CUT FROM BLACK SCENE ONE EXT. The sky is dim, dark and bleak in London, with clouds passing over. Several boats pass beneath the dull concrete bridge through murky waters and a crowd of people pass by. A tall man in tattered clothing and a worn out hoodie steps up onto the ledge of the busy bridge. The tall man is in the centre frame of the camera. LIAM KAY (ES,ELS,MS) A man stands at the centre of the bridge. He stands looking out over at the water. Back from the edge, back from the dead Back before demons took control of my head Back to the start, back to my heart LIAM KAY (MS,ECU)He has a focused expression on his face and is broken at the same time. Back to the boy who would reach for the stars CUT TO BLACK: SCENE TWO INT:(LS,CU)Downstairs, the unlit well furnished living room is silent, and lifeless. Upon the shelf lies a photograph of happier times. Oh, he would reach for the stars, yeah INT: The large bedroom is cream coloured, with clothes and items scattered across the room. The blinds are closed, with only the light of a lamp brightening the room. Liam Kay sits on his bed, back against the headboard,as the drugs are beside him. LIAM KAY (LS,MS)No expression shown on his face and with thoughts racing through his head. You can take my home, you can take my clothes You can take the drugs I have that nobody knows 2 LIAM KAY
- 3. (CU,ECU) Liam prepares the drugs. He tightens a worn out belt around his arm and boils a spoon containing the drugs.He then injects himself. You can take my watch, you can take my phone You can take all I've got 'til I'm skin and bone CUT TO: RACHEL KAY (CU,LS) Rachel is in the kitchen, boiling food on the stove and prepares to take some freshly cleaned clothes up the stairs. I don't want control, I can dig my own hole I can make my bed and I can lie in it cold CUT TO: RACHEL KAY (LS, MS) Walks up the stairs carrying a basket of clean clothing. Liams door is slightly open. Rachel peaks though the gap, catching Liam high, with the used needle beside him. 'Cause I don't need heat, I've been burnin' in hell LIAM KAY (CU) Liam, high and oblivious. But now I'm back with my own story to tell RACHEL KAY (LS,MS,OTS) Tracking Rachel as she bursts through the door, screaming at Liam, whilst he remains oblivious. Back from the edge, back from the dead Back before demons took control of my head LIAM KAY (MS,SRS) Rachel screams at Liam, whilst he remains unaware. Back to the start, back to my heart Back to the boy who would reach for the stars 3 CUT TO: RACHEL KAY
- 4. (MS,LS) Downstairs they argue. In frustration she kicks Liam out of the house. Back from the edge, back from the dead CUT TO: LIAM KAY EXT. (LS,HA) Liam falls to the ground in a catatonic state. Rachel throws his belongings at him. Back from the tears that were too easily shed Back to the start, back to my heart RACHEL KAY (LS,LA) Slams the front door shut in a disheartened manner. Back to the boy who would reach for the stars LIAM KAY (HA,MS,CU) He looks up to see the door slammed shut, he falls back and his head hits the ground. Oh, who would reach for the stars, yeah CUT TO: SCENE THREE EXT. A tall hooded man walks through the empty streets on a dull afternoon, with a sky threatening rain. LIAM KAY (MS, TRACKING BEHIND, FRONT TRACKING) Walking slowly, his possessions slowing him down, the rain begins to fall and dampens his clothing. He makes no attempt to shield himself from the downpour. They don't like my lines, they don't like my songs Except in karaoke when they're singing along 4 LIAM KAY (LS,MS) Liam settles down in a derelict alleyway, and plunges himself against a damaged brick wall. Did you see them build me up? Well I just tear myself down
- 5. CUT TO: EXT. Flashback. Liam and Rachel stand solemnly, modestly dressed in black attire, both in a wrecked state. The deserted funeral grounds are cold and wet, as a brisk wind brushes through the treetops. The rain comes crashing down. RACHEL KAY (ELS,MS) Rachel, weeping places flowers onto the dampened gravestone. With a smile on my face, I dug my grave in the ground We all make mistakes, we're so quick to judge CUT TO: LIAM KAY (MS,CU) Liam, mournful, weeps in the polluted alleyway, and swigs a bottle of alcohol. It's hard to forgive when we hold onto a grudge CUT TO: SCENE FOUR INT. Liam walks onto the deserted carriage of the train, in his same disheveled state. His walk vapid and clothes soiled. He remains hooded and reserved throughout the duration of the journey. LIAM KAY (LS,MS) Stumbles through the carriageway and slumps his body into the dirt ridden seat. He rests his head against the glass, as a short period of time passes. So turn down the heat, I've been burnin' in hell But now I'm back with my own story to tell CUT TO: SCENE FIVE 5 EXT. SAME AS SCENE 1 LIAM KAY (ELS) He walks on the bridge looking out over at the choppy waters. His fists are clenched tight, placed by his side, as he reaches the centre of the bridge. Back from the edge, back from the dead LIAM KAY
- 6. (LS,POV)He nervously steps up onto the ledge of the concrete bridge. His hands shake violently as he holds onto the railing. He pauses. Back before demons took control of my head PHILLIP BARNES (TRACKING,LS,HA)A smartly dressed man suddenly stops, he has a calm and casual presence and begins to talk to Liam. Back to the start, back to my heart Back to the boy who would reach for the stars PHILLIP BARNES (LS,SRS) He calmly tries to convince Liam not to jump. Back from the edge, back from the dead Back from the tears that were too easily shed LIAM KAY (MS,POV,TWO SHOT,LS)Liam contemplates what he’s about to do, he looks back at the river, and then back at Phillip. He is about to step down, but doesn’t. Back to the start, back to my heart Back to the boy who would reach for the stars Who would reach for the stars CUT TO: SCENE SIX EXT. The sky is cloudy and dark. Liam is walking anxiously towards the rehabilitation centre, he contemplates going inside and gazes around. 6 LIAM KAY (ELS,LS,CU) Liam suddenly stops and finds a rehabilitation leaflet on the floor, he realises that he needs help, picks up the leaflet and walks into the centre. I don't want control, I can dig my own hole I can make my bed and I can lie in it cold A timelapse of the sky, showing the passing of time. LIAM KAY
- 7. (LS,MS,LA)Liam leaves the rehab centre for last time, looking neat, hopeful and accomplished, with a smile on his face. 'Cause I don't need heat, I've been burnin' in hell But now I'm back with my own story to tell CUT TO: SCENE SEVEN INT. The large house is quiet, and lacking in life. Rachel, sits in low spirits alone on the oversized couch. The room is dim, with only the TV lighting up the room. RACHEL KAY (MS) Rachel sits, miserably. Back from the edge, back from the dead RACHEL KAY (CU) She becomes alarmed when she hears the doorbell ring. Back before demons took control of my head RACHEL KAY (LS) Walks lifelessly towards the door. Back to the start, back to my heart RACHEL KAY (MS,OTS) Joylessly opens the door to see Liam outside. Back to the boy who would reach for the stars RACHEL KAY (MS,OTS) Rachel's stress has been relieved, she smiles. Rachel leaps into Liam's open arms. Back from the edge, back from the dead 7 LIAM KAY (CU) Liam smiles as he has been accepted by Rachel. Back from the tears that were too easily shed CUT TO: SCENE EIGHT INT. The kitchen is bright, and the sun's rays beam through the clear glass windows. Liam and Rachel are content and in freshly cleaned clothing.
- 8. LIAM KAY (LS,MS) Liam with a grin on his face, places a plate of food on the table and takes a seat next to Rachel. Back to the start, back to my heart CUT TO: LIAM KAY (TWO SHOT, MS) Liam and Rachel sit together, with smiles beaming, as they enjoy popcorn and a movie together. Back to the boy who would reach for the stars CUT TO: SCENE NINE EXT. SAME AS SCENE 1 LIAM KAY (MS,LS) With the realisation of his actions, Liam, distressed steps down off the ledge of the bridge Who would reach for the stars FADE TO BLACK 8