Something Like A 'Travelogue'

This blog chronicles the journey of the filming of HANYUT by Malaysia's respected, award winning filmmaker, U-Wei bin HajiSaari, through the viewpoint of Dean Sham, an independent filmmaker

The Eastern River

The Eastern River

Friday, March 12, 2010

Everything Has Its Moment

Excerpt from HANYUT's script (English version) 

EXT. A CLEARING IN THE JUNGLE - DAY 

At a clearing close to the river, Dain's crew loads jungle 
products from the Dayaks/Locals into containers - they are 
buying merchandise - rattan, bamboo & animal skin. 

Nearby, hidden among the bushes, Nina balances on a low 
tree branch and lifts another branch to have a clearer 
look. 

Suddenly, two Dayak men in full gear appear right in front 
of her. 

Nina is startled and loses her balance, falling to the 
ground but landing on her feet. 

To her further surprise, she recognizes that one of the men 
is Dain. 

Dain holds a bundle in his hand. He moves forward. 

DAIN 
It's not wise to creep around spying on 
other people. 

NINA 
I'm not doing anything wrong. 

She turns haughtily but, again, loses her footing. 

And, again, a smile plays around Dain’s lips as he looks at 
Nina. 
     DAIN 
   You speak Malay. 

NINA 
   Who do you think you are? 

He moves forward holding out his hands to help her but she 
gets up, refusing Dain's help, while staring at Dain 
defiantly. 

DAIN 
I've been to your house.  I'm Dain 
Maroola, a Sulu from the island of 
Balinini. 

NINA 
I know who you are.  You came to trade 
with my father. 

DAIN 
Yes, with the Master White, Master 
Almayer. And your name is… 

Nina walks majestically away and gets onto her sampan.  She 
starts to paddle home. 

ON THE BANK, Dain laughs out loud, then moves quickly. 

*****************************************************

The day that Nina is sexually awakened.

Do you remember yours?

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