Teaser for: After the Sunset
Type: Feature film/Movie
Genre: Family, Drama
Teaser Running time: 5 minutes (approx)
Type: Feature film/Movie
Genre: Family, Drama
Teaser Running time: 5 minutes (approx)
INT. SARAH’S LIVING ROOM – EVENING
SARAH, a young girl in her 30s, enters the room carrying two cups of hot drink. Her husband BRADY is watching some sports on TV. She places the cups carefully on the table and sits next to him. Hardy glances at her and focuses back on the TV.
SARAH
(handing the cup to Hardy)
Lemon and ginger with honey to my honey.
(handing the cup to Hardy)
Lemon and ginger with honey to my honey.
Hardy smiles and picks up the cup.
HARDY
Thank you, love
Thank you, love
He takes a sip, puts the cup back on the table and continues focusing on the TV.
SARAH
(holding the cup in both hands as if she was warming her hands)
A friend called me earlier today. We work together. (pause) She’s being evicted.
(holding the cup in both hands as if she was warming her hands)
A friend called me earlier today. We work together. (pause) She’s being evicted.
Hardy pauses the TV, focusing on Sarah.
SARAH
(holds Hardy’s hand)
I am sorry, I should have. I know you how love your privacy, but she is new to the area and doesn’t know many people. It’s only for a few days. I promise I will help her find a new place as soon as I can.
Hardy gets up, and Sarah follows.
SARAH
(holding Hardy’s hand)
I am sorry, I should have. I know you how love your privacy, but she is new to the area and doesn’t know many people. It’s only for a few days. I promise I will help her find a new place as soon as I can.
(holding Hardy’s hand)
I am sorry, I should have. I know you how love your privacy, but she is new to the area and doesn’t know many people. It’s only for a few days. I promise I will help her find a new place as soon as I can.
INT. SARAH’S KITCHEN – EVENING
Hardy is in the kitchen preparing some vegetables. He is on his headphones wearing an apron with a pun that reads “Doughn’t Worry, Be Happy”. His smartwatch buzzes to notify that there’s someone outside. Hardy removes his headphones and walks towards the door.
INT. SARAH’S KITCHEN – MOMENTS LATER
Hardy opens the door. Sarah and Simi enter, both carrying a suitcase and a bag each. Hardy leans towards Sarah for a smooch.
SARAH
(Introducing)
Hardy, Simi, Simi, Hardy
HARDY
(pretending, shaking Simi’s hand)
Welcome. Pleased to see you.
SIMI
(smiling and looking at Hardy with a lustful eye)
Thank you,
(Introducing)
Hardy, Simi, Simi, Hardy
HARDY
(pretending, shaking Simi’s hand)
Welcome. Pleased to see you.
SIMI
(smiling and looking at Hardy with a lustful eye)
Thank you,
INT. SARAH’S DINING ROOM- LATER
Sarah, Simi and Hardy are having dinner. Sarah grabs a bottle of wine and starts pouring.
SARAH
(hands a glass to Simi)
I don’t know whether you like it. A welcome drink for you.
SIMI
(Gets up, remembering something)
That’s so kind of you. Thank you.
(hands a glass to Simi)
I don’t know whether you like it. A welcome drink for you.
SIMI
(Gets up, remembering something)
That’s so kind of you. Thank you.
Simi takes a small sip and gets up, remembering something.
SIMI CONT’D
Just remembered, I’ve got something for you too. I’ll be right back.
Just remembered, I’ve got something for you too. I’ll be right back.
Simi leaves the room quickly
HARDY
(Whispering)
I don’t know how, but she increases my discomfort. There is something I don’t like about her.
SARAH
(whispering back sarcastically)
This is called antisocial behaviour.
(Whispering)
I don’t know how, but she increases my discomfort. There is something I don’t like about her.
SARAH
(whispering back sarcastically)
This is called antisocial behaviour.
Simi returns. She has a bottle of wine in her hand. Hardy notices Simi’s hand holding his favourite bottle, which reminds him of something.
BEGIN FLASHBACK:
INT: A FINE RESTAURANT -EVENING
INT: A FINE RESTAURANT -EVENING
Sarah and Hardy are in a restaurant. A SERVER enthusiastically and professionally pours some wine into Hardy’s glass. Hardy looks at the wine, swirls it and raises the glass up towards the light. He then noses it, with his eyes closed, then finally takes a small sip - like a connoisseur. Sarah looks slightly uncomfortable.
SARAH
(mouthing, to the server)
He always does that!
(mouthing, to the server)
He always does that!
The server smiles professionally.
HARDY
(enjoying the sip, to the server)
WOW, this is amazing. Can I see the bottle again?
(enjoying the sip, to the server)
WOW, this is amazing. Can I see the bottle again?
The server smiles professionally.
END FLASHBACK
INT. SARAH’S DINING ROOM
INT. SARAH’S DINING ROOM
SARAH
(to Hardy)
You, okay?
HARDY
(adjusting)
Oh, yes… yes, just remembered something, nothing important.
(to Hardy)
You, okay?
HARDY
(adjusting)
Oh, yes… yes, just remembered something, nothing important.
Hardy looks at the bottle again, confirming the brand. Simi acts like she could read Hardy’s mind.
INT. SARAH’S BEDROOM - EVENING DAYS LATER
Hardy is walking around in frustration.
SARAH
I have known her for almost a year. I know her well. I am sure it is an accident.
HARDY
(trying hard to convince)
You don’t accidentally brush your fingers on somebody’s hand, Sarah. You must ask her to leave. Or I will.
I have known her for almost a year. I know her well. I am sure it is an accident.
HARDY
(trying hard to convince)
You don’t accidentally brush your fingers on somebody’s hand, Sarah. You must ask her to leave. Or I will.
INT. SARAH’S LIVING ROOM – AFTERNOON (DAYS LATER)
Sarah is cleaning the kitchen. The door opens, and Simi walks in, singing and in a cheerful mood. Sarah bounces upstairs and returns with an underwear and a hairband. She hands them swiftly to Simi without speaking a word.
SIMI
(cheerfully grabs the hairband)
Ah, I was looking for it.
(cheerfully grabs the hairband)
Ah, I was looking for it.
Simi ties her hair up.
SARAH
(holding her anger, handing the underwear)
Aren’t you going to ask where did I find them, and this one?
SIMI
(ignoring)
I probably dropped them on the stairs.
SARAH
(grabbing Simi’s hand)
They were in my bedroom, Simi. What were you doing in MY bedroom?
SIMI
(defiantly)
We live in the same house, Sarah. Things can move. Please calm down. You must be tired.
(holding her anger, handing the underwear)
Aren’t you going to ask where did I find them, and this one?
SIMI
(ignoring)
I probably dropped them on the stairs.
SARAH
(grabbing Simi’s hand)
They were in my bedroom, Simi. What were you doing in MY bedroom?
SIMI
(defiantly)
We live in the same house, Sarah. Things can move. Please calm down. You must be tired.
Simi walks away, Sarah follows her. They continue arguing in the background.
SIMI
(in the background)
You neglected him! It’s not my fault.
SARAH
I stopped you from being homeless. This is how you pay back? By sleeping with my husband?
SIMI It takes two to tango, Sarah. Your husband isn’t all innocent, either.
(in the background)
You neglected him! It’s not my fault.
SARAH
I stopped you from being homeless. This is how you pay back? By sleeping with my husband?
SIMI It takes two to tango, Sarah. Your husband isn’t all innocent, either.
Sarah enters, wiping her tears.
SARAH
(sobbing)
Just go, leave us alone.
(sobbing)
Just go, leave us alone.
FADE OUT
INT. STAFF CANTEEN- AFTERNOON
Simi is having lunch with a COLLEAGUE, both wearing nurse outfits. The room has some microwave ovens, water dispensers and a coffeemaker, implying that they are in a staff room.
SIMI
(wiping her fake tears)
And she kicked me out… Just like that. All this because I forgot to do her laundry.
COLLEAGUE
(sympathetically)
Unbelievable! What a horrible human being!!
(wiping her fake tears)
And she kicked me out… Just like that. All this because I forgot to do her laundry.
COLLEAGUE
(sympathetically)
Unbelievable! What a horrible human being!!
BEGIN MONTAGE: SIMI, HARDY AND SARAH
INT. STAFF CANTEEN- AFTERNOON
Hardy rings when Sarah is showing photos of her freshly grown tomatoes to Simi. Simi looking at Hardy lusciously as they talk.
INT. SIMI’S ROOM – EVENING
Simi searching on socials for Hardy and finding a picture of him holding a bottle of wine in a restaurant.
INT. STAFF CANTEEN- AFTERNOON
Simi sadly explaining something to Sarah, with Sarah sympathising. Both hugging each other, with Simi smirking victoriously at the camera.
END MONTAGE
GENTLE FADE OUT