Creation of a Movie: Fade-In - Essay Example

SCENE-I FADE-IN Exterior – The Park; Morning Zoom in to Hibaki’s profile, sweat running down his right temple in a light trickle, rolling down his cheek and falling from his jaw. The camera moves onto the visitors in the park: couples, young and old; children in an array of colorful dresses; aged men walking dogs… The camera swings back to Hibaki, whose hot breath causes streams of vapor to escape from his nostrils. He pants slightly and glances sideways at his father, who is jogging along with him on his left side. The camera pans onto a toddler, holding the hand of his father, and walking on the green turf of the grass towards a large tree standing on the side of the track that Hibaki is jogging. A shot of Hibaki’s quick strides is shown, with a pronounced sound of his panting. As the toddler attempts to walk onto the track, the father moves his arm across the child’s body and pulls him back. Zoom to long angle shot of Hibaki and his father jogging on the gravel pathway, both in dark green tracksuits and white sneakers. Hibaki takes in a long breath, exhales and speaks to his father: Dad, ever since I’m six year old you’ve been taking me for jogging. But why wouldn’t you allow me to mountaineer. Earlier you promised I can do it when I grow up. You know, you always postpone what I like most. The man throws a glance at his son and but maintains his silence. He slows down to a walking pace, emits a long sigh. See, kiddo, you got to understand that whatever I do is for your good. You must understand that mountaineering is a highly risky sport. I don’t want you to get hurt. HIBAKI But then dad, doesn’t everything in life have an element of risk in it? Can we simply avoid doing things to eliminate risks? What about the fun you’re missing? HIBAKI’S FATHER Look here, son. We cannot chase away the reality with philosophy. You have to confront it. A risk is a risk, no matter how you pretend it not to be. The camera again pans out to the toddler’s father, who throws her up in the air and the baby splays her legs while swooshing upwards through the cold morning mist. A woman, wearing a pretty blue skirt, obviously the child’s mother, watches with an expression of concern writ large on her face. As the child comes down, her frock fanning out like an open umbrella, the man catches her in mid way. The woman shakes her head and breathes a sigh of relief. The camera zooms back to Hibaki, who looks at his father for a long moment, without bothering to wipe the sweat that now issues profusely from his forehead. He takes in another deep breath as if relishing the aroma of the flowers in the park. Then he resumes jogging, without bothering to offer another glance at his father. HIBAKI I don’t know, father. You always refuse me all those things I really want. Like the book… something that I deeply yearn for. Next to them, a dog on leash, being walked by a sturdy, balding man bares its teeth at a young couple, perhaps disliking the way the man whistles a tune. The bald man hushes the dog. The frame freezes on the father’s face, the skin of his forehead wrinkles in knots, and his eyes screw to narrow slits. FADE OUT SCENE-II FADE IN Zoom into Hibaki and his friend sitting in a car, his friend on the wheel, Hibaki on bucket seat. They wait at a signal to cross a bridge on which an accident has occurred as can be heard from the news report in the car’s FM radio. HIBAKI’S FRIEND We should have taken the bypass road rather than choosing this one. Now we gotta wait till this clears. Hibaki remains silent. Outside, it is raining. The thick droplets of the torrential rain fall heavily on the windshields. Barely audible is the reporter’s voice over the noise of the rain. The friend keeps staring at Hibaki’s face, which remains expressionless. He continues to maintain the silence. The camera pans onto the furiously working wiper and the heavy downpour lashing against the windscreen. HIBAKI’S FRIEND What the heck is biting you, Hibaki? I’ve been seeing you like this ever since we left the theater. What’s wrong? Hibaki turns from the window and looks at his friend, as if to acknowledge the fact that he owes him an explanation. HIBAKI It’s nothing. I was just thinking. HIBAKI’S FRIEND Yes, thinking. You always do. Then what? Is it the book again? I think it’s time you quit. I don’t see the point. After all, it’s a frigging book! HIBAKI You won’t understand. Nobody ever will. You know, he grants my every wish except those that I consider as most important. Hibaki looks into the distant horizon and watches a streak of lightning dance on the dark sky. His friend stares back at Hibaki, without responding. HIBAKI You know, he doesn’t even allow me to drive the car. What’s the point man, at this age this is too much. He needs to recognize that I am an adult. Eighteen and growing! Your parents permit you, why shouldn’t he? His friend stretches a hand and places it on Hibaki’s shoulder. Hibaki casts a glance on the hand and then holds it for a moment. HIBAKI’S FRIEND See, Hibaki. He may be having his own reasons for not allowing you read that book. You need to understand that whatever he does, is for your own good. Do you think he doesn’t love you? Doesn’t care? HIBAKI Of course, he does. He cares a lot. He pays special attention to make sure that I grow up strong, both physically and intellectually. You see, that is why I am more concerned. He wants me to be healthy and wise; intelligent and strong. Then why should he deny me the book? The rain gains momentum and. A flash of lightning bursts in the sky. Hibaki listen to the roar of thunder in the distance. HIBAKI’S FRIEND Looks like the bridge is clearing finally! Cheer up. Forget that book. Your father has many others in his library. Choose another one, man. Hibaki looks at his friend for a long moment, and takes a deep breath. The slight trace of a smile crosses his lips. HIBAKI No matter how much he denies, I will keep asking him. Maybe, some day he’s gonna allow me take a look at the book. Maybe, he’ll finally yield. His friend shakes his head, smiles at Hibaki and shift gears as the car in front of them begins to slowly inch forward. The camera again pans onto the windshield, the wipers furiously wiping the torrents of water. FADE OUT Read More