LAMA BASHIR
You will shortly be leaving, and
I, well, I shall be returning
to the Heavenly Fields.
He cheerfully pats Sunji on the back, as they walk toward
the mounted telescope.
LAMA BASHIR
Let us make the most of the
scant time remaining.
Afraid he might lose control of his emotions, Sunji closes his eyes.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. MOUNTAIN PASS - LATER
Sunji and several ATTENDANTS reach the summit on horseback.
They lead a small caravan of YAKS laden with supplies. He
turns with a heavy heart, to draw undaunting courage, from
his beloved home.
SUNJI'S POV - HOLY CITY OF LHASA
The golden roofs and domes of the Potala, gleam in the clear
powder blue air. The elegant lakes ripple from the visiting
gusts of wind. SHOUTS and CRIES emanate from men urging
lethargic yaks along stiny tracks. DEEP BASS TRUMPETS thump
from monk musicians practising in a field nearby.
From the shiny roof of the Chakpori Lamasery, a familiar red
BOX-KITE is tethered by Lama Bashir, high into the domed
atmosphere.
BACK TO SCENE
Sunji wistfully whispers back to the silent wind.
SUNJI
(in Tibetan with
English subtitles)
Goodbye Father.
He turns around and motions for the caravan to continue forward.
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 22
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1 comment:
Sunji is not referring to his real father when he whispers "Good bye". He is talking about Lama Bashir...who was more of a father emotionally and spiritually to Sunji all the years in his coming of age.
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