The story is about a husband who tries to help his wife piece together some of her memories. Most of the photos in the album are snapshots taken from different parts of the scenic footage provided. Flashbacks using the scenic footage provided will be shown throughout the short film.
This story is proof that memories never fade away completely!
FADE IN
EXT. PARK - DAY
A husband and wife are sitting on a bench facing a beautiful landscape. The wife has an open photo album sitting on her lap.
Husband: Its been 25 great years since this trip!
The wife's face shows that she doesn't know seem to know who he is, where she is and why he is showing her the photos.
Husband: Do you remember this photo?
Camera shows a close up of the photo in the album which is of Milford sound.
FLASHBACK - A sweeping view of milford sound footage is shown (1:40:51:06 to 1:41:00 of the scenic footage provided)
Husband (in a sad voice): Its me, John. the one who, you said you'll never leave!
He pauses and tries to joke to hide his sadness.
Husband (trying to smile): Do you remember the day you caught me fishing when I was supposed to get the car fixed.
FLASHBACK - An aerial view of a person fishing in a stream is shown (11:02:01:13 to 11:02:15:08 of the scenic footage provided)
He continues to show her photos.
FADE OUT.
HUSBAND VOICEOVER AND SCENIC FOOTAGE BEGINS
Husband narrates their story while scenic New Zealand footage plays. The following scenic footage plays until the narration is over.
FLASHBACK - shows aerial view of a beach, the waves and the couple playing on the beach (1:39:12:15 to 1:39:24:19 of the scenic footage provided). Then an aerial view of a couple walking on top of a mountain (1:41:25:17 to 1:41:37:02 of the scenic footage provided). After that, footage of a sailboat near a waterfall (14:01:45:06 to 14:01:58:05 of the scenic footage provided).
Husband (V.O.): My wife and I, we go on a date every Saturday. We have been married for over 25 years. Well, se lost her memory around 10 years ago.
SMALL PAUSE
Husband (V.O.): For the past 10 years, we have been going on these dates so that I can help her remember her pastiop[.
Husband (V.O.): When we came here on our honeymoon, so many memories we created together in this place. At the end of it, we decided to stay here, forever!
VOICEOVER AND SCENIC FOOTAGE ENDS
FADE OUT
Husband holds wife's hand while continuing to show her pictures.
Husband: Remember the sailing trip down the milford sound.
The camera shows a close up of a photo of a sailboat in milford sound. Suddenly, you see couple of drops of tears falling on the page.
Wife (tears in her eyes): How can I forget the day you surprised me...
He looks forward, puts his hand around her shoulders and sits closely to her.
FADE IN
Scenic footage of mountains in the clouds (1:46:02:06 to 1:46:18:19 of the scenic footage provided).
Text appears over the footage
Text: Memories never fade away!
FADE OUT
ABOUT ME:
My name is Beno Varghese and I am a visual storyteller.
I believe in stories that help you dream, believe in something, and provide hope and happiness.
Beno Varghese said...
Here's the text of the narration:
My wife and I, we go on a date every Saturday. We've been married for over 25 years. Well, she lost her memory around 10 years ago. For the past 10 years, we've been going on these dates so that I can help her remember her past. When we came here on our honeymoon, so many memories we created together in this place. At the end of it, we decided to stay here together. This story is proof that memories never fade away.
Beno Varghese said...
finally done with my scripts..all 5 of them…
1) SPIRIT OF THE KIWI
2) HATCHED
3) HAPPY JAR
4) Lar Zhelandtia – A Glorious New Empire for Zhelan
5) NEVER FADE AWAY!