Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 4

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

Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 5

another room. Judging from the closed door and sombre silence, his mother has already gone to bed. INT. SUNJI'S BEDROOM - NIGHT He is lying on his bed of cushions, with his weary eyes fixed on the ceiling. He contemplates the words of the astrologer and his father. Then gently turns to face the pre-dawn breeze, flowing through the open window. He closes his eyes. Moonlight sweeps over him, capturing a translucent trail of tears rolling down his cheek. INT. SINJI'S BEDROOM - DAWN He is awakened by a SERVANT and given tsampa - cooked barley and wheat - and butter-tea. The resonant, LOW DRONE of HORNS cuts the silence, to begin another day. The Servant leaves and moments later, GINJU, the family guardian bustles in. GINJU (jovially) Well boy, our ways part. Thank goodness for that, now I can return to my horses. He leans on the window-sill, gazing out at the aftermath of the ceremony. Sunji slips into a simple brown chuba-robe. Then dons his favourite felt boots. Ginju turns to face him. Then hoists him up by the arms, as if he were one of the pampered house-cats. He seats him on top of a shelf, so that they are almost eye-level. GINJU (quietly) You must acquit yourself well; remember all that I have taught you. He mechanically sets the boy back on the ground. Without saying another word, he leaves the room. EXT. ANWAR RESIDENCE - MORNING Sunji leaves the empty courtyard, and pushes the heavy wooden gate closed again. Then sets forth along the lonely path.

Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 6

The melancholic Sunji makes the day long trip to the Chakpori Lamasery. After many hours of waiting outside the sacred doors, the intimidating Master of Acolytes, eventually sees Sunji. He instructs Sunji to continue to sit outside, in the meditative position, until further notice. Two gruelling days pass, without any sight of the Master of Acolytes. EXT. CHAKPORI LAMASERY - DAY Sunji is slouching in his attitude of contemplation. The dry wind has blown little mounds of sand in the cups of his upturned hands. Sand has collected in the folds of his robe. A group of shaven-headed YOUNG MONKS curiously wander by. They make derogatory remarks in Tibetan and kick showers of sand and pebbles at him. EXT. CHAKPORI LAMASERY - DUSK Sunji remains on the verge of collapse. He adjusts himself to relieve the pressure from the stabbing stony ground. He relinquishes himself from a moment of utter despair. Then takes a deep breath and lowers his head dejectedly. EXT. CHAKPORI LAMASERY - MOMENTS LATER He sits motionless, raising his head up to the lamasery. His eyes are half closed, staring without seeing. SUNJI'S POV - LAMASERY DOORS Dehydration and fatigue obscures Sunji's perception; making the Master of Acolytes seem like an apparition, permeating through the blackness of the doors. Distant words are coming from his mouth; but Sunji is unable to make immediate sense of them. BACK TO SCENE MASTER OF ACOLYTES (shouting) Boy, come here! Sunji gets up awkwardly, from sitting for so long. Then enters the Lamasery as quickly as he can.

Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 7

INT. CHAKPORI LAMASERY - MORNING The exhausted Sunji is found sleeping on the hard stoney floor, behind a large pillar. Master of Acolytes gives him one more chance to prove himself. MASTER OF ACOLYTES Let us see if the son of a prince can redeem himself, by defeating the son of a yak-driver! Sunji steps calmly into the clearance made by the Young Monks, who had abruptly woken him up. NANGSANG is the biggest in the group. SUNJI'S POV - NANGSANG He is strutting toward Sunji, and grows taller and broader with each step. His chubby face turns into a sinister scowl; with crooked teeth clenched in a sardonic smile. REVERSE ANGLE - SUNJI Prepares himself mentally for the adversary before him. BACK TO SCENE Nangsang rushes toward Sunji with one fist raised to strike. The space is too confined for him to avoid Nangsang's onslaught. SERIES OF SHOTS Nangsang unleashes his fist at Sunji's face Sunji pivots himself away from Nangsang Sunji clasps Nangsang's extended, fisted arm with both hands

Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 8

Sunji uses Nangsang's momentum to pull him in a half-circle Sunji lets go of Nangsang Nangsang slams face-first into the stone pillar END SERIES OF SHOTS In the b.g. a LOW SIGH is heard from the Young Monks. Nangsang turns around quickly to steady himself. His face is red with fury; as blood trickles from his broken nose. He cautiously closes in, with his arms ready to grab and strike at Sunji. SERIES OF SHOTS Nangsang rushes at Sunji Sunji remains in a ready position Nangsang reaches for Sunji's throat Sunji simultaneously ducks and steps to the side of Nangsang's reach Sunji throws a short punch, striking the nerve-centre at Nangsang's reaching elbow END SERIES OF SHOTS Nangsang YELPS in pain; as his arm drops numbly to his side. He awkwardly stalks Sunji; with his arm bouncing against his body. Sunji retreats in a circular path as he draws Nangsang closer SERIES OF SHOTS Nangsang suddenly throws a roundhouse kick at Sunji's head Sunji ducks under the kick He throws an upper-cut, striking the nerve-centre on the inside of Nangsang's extended knee-joint END SERIES OF SHOTS Nangsang falls to the ground; hugging his numb leg with his free arm.

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The intrigued Master of Acolytes walks around the quiet audience of Young Monks and the GROANING Nangsang. He walks Sunji out of ear-shot from the others. MASTER OF ACOLYTES Come, I am going to take you to the upper level. An unusual honour, but you will learn why. INT. CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER The Master of Acolytes is speaking to Sunji MOS. They pass through the wide corridor looking at RELIGIOUS OFFICES, INNER TEMPLES and various SCHOOL ROOMS. EXT. ROOF OF CHAKPORI LAMASERY - DAY They emerge from climbing up the stairs. Then walk across the flat roof, while shielding their eyes from the sudden brightness of the sun. They arrive at the gold-pannelled doorway of the Lord Abbot's house. Sunji is introduced to the censorious Lord Abbot. He is given a stringent lecture on the duties, and training he will be recieving in the coming years. Sunji respectfully acknowledges, and goes to work.

Treatment: "JOURNEY INTO THE THIRD EYE" - Pg 10

Almost two years go by. Sunji works diligently at his studies, and hard manual labour in the kitchen. The day arrives for Sunji's transformation. EXT. CHAKPORI LAMASERY - DUSK - EST A gust of wind breathes artificial life onto the fallen foliage; lofting the animated leaves across the roadside. Several MONKS disappear hastily behind the closing lamasery doors. An echoing RUMBLE is heard from the black belly of clouds above. INT. PRIVATE ROOM - NIGHT Sinji is lying awake in his robe, on a bed of cushions. Lama Bashir and two other LAMAS have knelt around Sunji. LAMA #1 removes a compress from Sunji's forehead. LAMA# 2 holds up an instrument; which he has been sterilizing through the flame of a lamp. He places it to the centre of Sunji's forehead. He steadily rotates the handle, until the end of the instrument penetrates the skin. He stops at the bone. After the operation, Sunji remains isolated in the room for three days. By this time, he no longer sees others in their regular form. He is overwhelmed by the pulsating electromagnetic waves and colours, emanating from each individual. Over the next several months, Lama Bashir guides and teaches Sunji on how to open and close The Third Eye at will, to avoid the intolerable burden it can bring. INT. LAMA BASHIR'S ROOM - DAY Sunji is being tutored by Lama Bashir; as they sit across from one another at the low table.