The Astrological Procession takes place that night. Sunji is given the announcement of his future, by two very old Astrologers in the traditionl ceremony, before a large audience of Tibet's most affluent guests. After the ceremony and everyone has left, Sunji is completing the remainder of the family tradition with his Father. INT. STUDY - NIGHT FATHER (knits his eyebrows in sterness) Because of the Law, to the high-born shall be shown austerity, while to the low shall be shown compassion. (pauses) Sunji remains respectivelly quiet, only moving slightly to retain his austere posture. FATHER (continuing) My son, you think I am hard and uncaring, but I care only for the Name of the family. (assertively) I say to you: if you fail in this test for entry, do not return here. You will be as a stranger to this household. He motions for Sunji to leave the room. The young boy solemnly obeys his father's wish. INT. HALLWAY - FOLLOWING Sunji disconcertingly makes his way passed the open window. Now, only the FLAP-FLAP of PRAYER-FLAGS slapping against wooden poles is heard. The FLUTTERING of a NIGHT BIRD on the window-sill, makes an appearance. Sunji approaches |
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 4
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