Calm Before the Storm - Centaurkarania

As a young prince prepares for his initiation ceremony, his father, the Chief, encourages him.

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2. Action Notes PUSH IN on a FALE (Samoan-like roundhouse).
3. Action Notes PUSH IN on a FALE (Samoan-like roundhouse).
4. Action Notes A slightly cluttered room, with baskets, cloths and decorative items strewn everywhere.
5. Action Notes A slightly cluttered room, with baskets, cloths and decorative items strewn everywhere.
6. Action Notes MUTIK (21, beautiful, tender) is finishing tying up his hair. He looks at himself in the GIANT HANGING MIRROR in front of him. A beat.
7. Action Notes MUTIK (21, beautiful, tender) is finishing tying up his hair. He looks at himself in the GIANT HANGING MIRROR in front of him. A beat.
8. Action Notes He stands up a little taller, hands on hips, trying to make a serious face - but he looks ridiculous.
9. Action Notes He stands up a little taller, hands on hips, trying to make a serious face - but he looks ridiculous.
10. Action Notes He stands up a little taller, hands on hips, trying to make a serious face - but he looks ridiculous.
11. Action Notes He sighs, defeated.
12. Action Notes He sighs, defeated.
13. Dialog MOKATA (O.S) Mutik,
14. Dialog MOKATA The people are ready.
15. Dialog MOKATA Are you, 'ndodana?
17. Dialog MUTIK (nodding, obedient) Yes, Baba.
18. Action Notes Mokata's face softens - something's wrong.
19. Action Notes Mokata's face softens - something's wrong.
20. Action Notes He takes off his CHIEF HEADDRESS...
21. Action Notes He takes off his CHIEF HEADDRESS...
22. Action Notes He takes off his CHIEF HEADDRESS...
23. Action Notes ...and places it down on a shelf.
24. Action Notes ...and places it down on a shelf.
25. Action Notes ...and places it down on a shelf.
26. Action Notes ...and places it down on a shelf.
27. Dialog MOKATA I would expect my son to be smiling on the day he is to become a man. What's wrong, 'thando?
28. Dialog MOKATA I would expect my son to be smiling on the day he is to become a man. What's wrong, 'thando?
29. Dialog MOKATA I would expect my son to be smiling on the day he is to become a man. What's wrong, 'thando?
30. Dialog MUTIK Nothing, just nerves.
31. Dialog MUTIK Nothing, just nerves.
32. Dialog MOKATA (soft) Are you sure?
33. Dialog MOKATA (soft) Are you sure?
36. Dialog MUTIK (sighs)
38. Dialog MUTIK I just want to bring honour to the people. To the family. To you.
39. Dialog MUTIK I just want to bring honour to the people. To the family. To you.
40. Dialog MUTIK I just want to bring honour to the people. To the family. To you.
41. Dialog MUTIK I just want to bring honour to the people. To the family. To you.
42. Dialog MUTIK I don't-- I can't mess this up.
43. Dialog MUTIK I don't-- I can't mess this up.
44. Dialog MUTIK I don't-- I can't mess this up.
45. Action Notes Mokata nods, understanding.
46. Action Notes Mokata nods, understanding.
47. Action Notes Mokata nods, understanding.
48. Dialog MOKATA Look at--
49. Dialog MOKATA --yourself, Mutik. Tell me what you see.
50. Dialog MOKATA --yourself, Mutik. Tell me what you see.
51. Action Notes Mutik slumps a little.
52. Dialog MUTIK Just me.
53. Dialog MOKATA You know what I see?
54. Dialog MOKATA I see a warrior. I see a protector...
55. Dialog MOKATA I see a warrior. I see a protector...
56. Dialog MOKATA I see a Chief in you.
57. Dialog MOKATA I see a Chief in you.
58. Dialog MOKATA You are going to make a
59. Dialog MOKATA fine leader of our people
60. Dialog MOKATA when the time comes.
61. Dialog MOKATA You just have to see it.
62. Action Notes Mutik slowly smiles, relaxing. In that moment, Mokata brings out...
63. Action Notes Mutik slowly smiles, relaxing. In that moment, Mokata brings out...
64. Action Notes a BRONZE LEAF NECKLACE and places it around Mutik's neck.
65. Action Notes a BRONZE LEAF NECKLACE and places it around Mutik's neck.
66. Action Notes a BRONZE LEAF NECKLACE and places it around Mutik's neck.
67. Dialog MUTIK (gasps)
68. Dialog MUTIK Baba...
69. Dialog MOKATA Mmm?
70. Dialog MUTIK I can't wear this.
71. Dialog MOKATA Yes you can.
72. Dialog MUTIK But it's yours!
73. Dialog MOKATA And it was your grandfather's
74. Dialog MOKATA who passed it down to me when I was just about your age.
75. Dialog MOKATA who passed it down to me when I was just about your age.
76. Dialog MOKATA Now I'm passing it down to you.
77. Dialog MOKATA Now I'm passing it down to you.
79. Dialog MOKATA You have the strength of your ancestors with you tonight...
80. Dialog MOKATA ... and I'll be there with you every step of the way.
81. Dialog MOKATA ... and I'll be there with you every step of the way.
82. Action Notes They lean into each other, embracing.
83. Dialog MUTIK I love you...
84. Dialog MOKATA I love you more.