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.
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The day that Nina is sexually awakened.
Do you remember yours?
