BACK FROM THE EDGEJAMES ARTHUR

ByL.ROSENFELD

M.WESTA.PEREIRAA.DWYER

DRAFT TWO: 28th November 2016

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SCENE ONE

EXT. The sky is dim, dark and bleak in London, with clouds passing over. Several boats pass beneath the dull concrete bridge through murky waters and a crowd of people pass by. A tall man in tattered clothing and a worn out hoodie steps up onto the ledge of the busy bridge. The tall man is in the centre frame of the camera.

LIAM KAY(ES,ELS,MS) A man stands at the centre of the bridge. He stands

looking out over at the water.Back from the edge, back from the deadBack before demons took control of my headBack to the start, back to my heart

LIAM KAY(MS,ECU)He has a focused expression on his face and is broken at the

same time.Back to the boy who would reach for the starsOh, he would reach for the stars, yeah

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SCENE TWO

INT:(LS,CU)Downstairs, the unlit well furnished living room is silent, and lifeless. Upon the shelf lies a photograph of happier times.

INT: The large bedroom is cream coloured, with clothes and items scattered across the room. The blinds are closed, with only the light of a lamp brightening the room. Liam Kay sits on his bed, back against the headboard,as the drugs are beside him.

LIAM KAY(LS,MS)No expression shown on his face and with thoughts racing

through his head.You can take my home, you can take my clothesYou can take the drugs I have that nobody knows

LIAM KAY

(ECU,CU) Liam prepares the drugs. He tightens a worn out belt around his arm and boils a spoon containing the

drugs.He then injects himself.You can take my watch, you can take my phoneYou can take all I've got 'til I'm skin and bone

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RACHEL KAY(CU,LS) Rachel is in the kitchen, boiling food on the stove and prepares to take some freshly cleaned clothes up the stairs.

I don't want control, I can dig my own holeI can make my bed and I can lie in it cold

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RACHEL KAY(LS, MS) Walks up the stairs carrying a basket of clean clothing. Liams door is slightly open. Rachel peaks though the gap, catching

Liam high, with the used needle beside him. 'Cause I don't need heat, I've been burnin' in hell

LIAM KAY(CU) Liam, high and oblivious.

But now I'm back with my own story to tell

RACHEL KAY(LS,MS, OTS) Tracking Rachel as she bursts through the door,

screaming at Liam, whilst he remains oblivious.Back from the edge, back from the deadBack before demons took control of my head

LIAM KAY(MS,SRS) Rachel screams at Liam, whilst he remains unaware.

Back to the start, back to my heartBack to the boy who would reach for the stars

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RACHEL KAY(MS,LS) Downstairs they argue. In frustration she kicks Liam out of

the house.Back from the edge, back from the dead

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LIAM KAY

EXT. (LS,HA) Liam falls to the ground in a catatonic state. Rachel throws his belongings at him.

Back from the tears that were too easily shedBack to the start, back to my heart

RACHEL KAY(LS, LOW ANGLE) Slams the front door shut in a disheartened manner

Back to the boy who would reach for the starsOh, who would reach for the stars, yeah

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SCENE THREE

EXT. A tall hooded man walks through the empty streets on a dull afternoon, with a sky threatening rain.

LIAM KAY(MS, TRACKING IN FRONT) Walking slowly, his possessions slowing him down, the rain begins to fall and dampens his clothing. He makes no

attempt to shield himself from the downpour. They don't like my lines, they don't like my songsExcept in karaoke when they're singing along

LIAM KAY(LS,MS) Liam settles down in a derelict alleyway, and plunges

himself against a damaged brick wall.Did you see them build me up? Well I just tear myself down

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EXT. Flashback. Liam and Rachel stand solemnly, modestly dressed in black attire, both in a wrecked state. The deserted funeral grounds are cold and wet, as a brisk wind brushes through the treetops. The rain comes crashing down.

RACHEL KAY(ELS,MS) Rachel, weeping places flowers onto the dampened

gravestone.With a smile on my face, I dug my grave in the groundWe all make mistakes, we're so quick to judge

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LIAM KAY(MS,CU) Liam, mournful, weeps in the polluted alleyway, and swigs a

bottle of alcohol.

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SCENE FOUR

INT. Liam walks onto the deserted carriage of the train, in his same disheveled state. His walk vapid and clothes soiled. He remains hooded and reserved throughout the duration of the journey.

LIAM KAY(LS,MS) Stumbles through the carriageway and slumps his body into the dirt ridden seat. He rests his head against the glass, as a

short period of time passes.So turn down the heat, I've been burnin' in hellBut now I'm back with my own story to tell

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EXT. SAME AS SCENE 1

LIAM KAY(ELS) He walks on the bridge looking out over at the choppy waters.Back from the edge, back from the dead

LIAM KAY(CU)His fists are clenched tight, placed by his side, as he reaches

the centre of the bridge.Back before demons took control of my head

LIAM KAY(LS,POV)He nervously steps up onto the ledge of the concrete bridge. His hands shake violently as he holds onto the railing. He pauses.

PHILLIP BARNES(LS,HA)A smartly dressed man suddenly stops, he has a calm and

casual presence and begins to talk to Liam. Back to the start, back to my heartBack to the boy who would reach for the stars

PHILLIP BARNES(LS,SRS) He calmly tries to convince Liam not to jump.

Back from the edge, back from the deadBack from the tears that were too easily shed

LIAM KAY(MS)Liam contemplates what he’s about to do, he looks back at the river, and then back at Phillip. He is about to step down, but

doesn’t.

Back to the start, back to my heartBack to the boy who would reach for the starsWho would reach for the stars

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SCENE FIVE

EXT. Liam is walking anxiously towards the rehabilitation centre, he then suddenly stops and gazes around. He can see see a hopeful white building. He can see himself in the people around him.

LIAM KAY(LS) Liam stops suddenly and finds a rehabilitation leaflet ,at this moment he realises that it is the right thing to do, and walks into

the centre.I don't want control, I can dig my own holeI can make my bed and I can lie in it cold

LIAM KAY(LS,MS,LA)Liam leaves the rehab centre for last time, looking neat,

hopeful and accomplished, with a smile on his face.'Cause I don't need heat, I've been burnin' in hellBut now I'm back with my own story to tell

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INT. The large house is quiet, and lacking in life. Rachel, sits in low spirits alone on the oversized couch. The room is dim, with only the TV lighting up the room.

RACHEL KAY(MS) Rachel sits, miserably.

Back from the edge, back from the dead

RACHEL KAY(CU) She becomes alarmed when she hears the doorbell ring.

Back before demons took control of my head

RACHEL KAY(LS) Walks lifelessly towards the door.

Back to the start, back to my heart

RACHEL KAY (MS,OTS) Joylessly opens the door to see Liam outside.

Back to the boy who would reach for the stars

RACHEL KAY(MS,OTS) Rachel's stress has been relieved, she smiles. Rachel leaps

into Liam's open arms. Back from the edge, back from the dead

LIAM KAY(CU) Liam smiles as he has been accepted by Rachel.

Back from the tears that were too easily shed

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SCENE SIX

INT. The kitchen is bright, and the sun's rays beam through the clear glass windows. Liam and Rachel are content and in freshly cleaned clothing.

LIAM KAY(LS,MS) Liam with a grin on his face, places a plate of food on the

table and takes a seat next to Rachel. Back to the start, back to my heart

LIAM KAY(TWO SHOT, MS) Liam and Rachel sit together, with smiles beaming, as

they enjoy popcorn and a movie together.Back to the boy who would reach for the stars

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EXT. SAME AS SCENE 1

LIAM KAY(LS) With the realisation of his actions, Liam, distressed steps

down off the ledge of the bridge Who would reach for the stars

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