Script

I have written this script as one of my contributions to this project. I am not entirely satisfied with the transitions of this script, but we must adapt the the limitations of our actors and our access to filming tools.

Busy street, ambient sounds of cars and restaurants in the distance.

We see VICTIM walking with her purse, then PROTAGONIST in front of her. Both are walking alone and distracted from their surroundings. We see ROBBER behind them both, who is eyeing up VICTIM’s purse. ROBBER is focused yet anxious, with his hood up and shoulders hunched.

ROBBER begins approaching, still focus but also cautious of surroundings. He snatches the purse from VICTIM and begins booking it. VICTIM begins to panic.

VICTIM: My purse!

 PROTAGONIST turns head around towards VICTIM, concerned. She sees ROBBER starting to take off and, determined, turns her whole body in a large sweeping motion, firmly planting herself. ROBBER runs into PROTAGONIST, falling flat on the ground with the force of it.

ROBBER grunts in pain, still on the ground. PROTAGONIST reaches down to ROBBER and takes the purse. PROTAGONIST walks around ROBBER to VICTIM and holds the purse out to her.

PROTAGONIST: Here’s your purse back.

VICTIM moves gaze from looking shocked down at ROBBER up to PROTAGONIST, before shifting her expression back to joy.

VICTIM: Thank yo-

VICTIM’s expression goes back to shocked and afraid, looking over PROTAGONIST’s shoulder. PROTAGONIST begins to turn around when ROBBER punches PROTAGONIST in the jaw. PROTAGONIST doesn’t budge, the punch having no effect on her. ROBBER pulls hand back, shocked and confused. PROTAGONIST, now full of rage, pushes ROBBER back, forcing him back on the ground.

We see AGENT in the background, stone-faced but aware of the situation. PROTAGONIST then realizes what happened and begins to act hurt by the punch.

 PROTAGONIST: Uuuummmm OW THAT HURT!

PROTAGONIST notices AGENT among the crowd and becomes anxious, wanting to get out of the situation as soon as possible. PROTAGONIST turns away from AGENT and puts her hood up, beginning walking at a fast pace. VICTIM tries to approach PROTAGONIST, looking concerned.

VICTIM: Are you okay?

PROTAGONIST doesn’t turn towards VICTIM, only continuing her walking. Her tone and response are short.

PROTAGONIST: I’m fine.

As PROTAGONIST keeps walking, AGENT begins to follow, keeping the same pace as they walk through the crowded street. PROTAGONIST is aware she is being followed even without turning around. She becomes increasingly concerned as she can’t shake AGENT, wanting to break into a run but unable to without making a scene. PROTAGONIST looks concerned yet determined, while AGENT looks unfazed. PROTAGONIST comes to a corner and turns around, left with no other options but to face the situation head on. Her expression shifts to one of fear. AGENT stops running, but walks forward more to keep PROTAGONIST cornered. They keep their calm appearance.

AGENT: I know who you are.

PROTAGONIST looks scared and cornered, much smaller than when they faced ROBBER. She pants, out of breath, on the verge of submitting. AGENT looks completely calm, as if they are unaffected by the situation. Their intimidating attitude shifts to purposeful as they hold out their hand.

AGENT: And I have a job for you.

We see PROTAGONIST react, uncertain about the offer.

END SCENE