REALITI EPISODE 7 DRAFT 7
BY DZOFRAIN AZMI
TEASER
INT. B5 CARPARK -- NIGHT
MAC and DETECTIVE RAHMAN open the boot to find...
Baby, unconscious.
The empty bag is beside her.
As MAC and DETECTIVE RAHMAN carry her out of the boot, we
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INT. SERVICE CORRIDOR -- NIGHT
The BLACKMAILER, still in his staff uniform, carrying a black rubbish bag.
As he exits through a goods exit.
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EXT. LOADING BAY -- NIGHT
The BLACKMAILER exits into a crisp night air. As he walks away, we
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INT. DETECTIVES ROOM -- NIGHT
OPEN ON SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE played on a laptop.
WIDEN TO reveal DETECTIVE RAHMAN and MAC looking at the screen.
DETECTIVE RAHMAN has a printed document in his hand.
DETECTIVE RAHMAN
Namanya Zulkifli Omar. Dia pernah ditahan oleh polis. Rompak bersenjata, pemerasan, banyak lagilah.
His name is Zul Omar... he's been arrested before... for burglary, and extortion.
(beat)
Tapi, yang aku tak faham... Bagaimana dia kenal you, Baby? Bagaimana dia tahu banyak sangat?
But the question is... how come he knows so much about you?
On MAC'S expression, we
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INT. BABY'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
OPEN ON BABY'S expression...
BABY
Baby tak pernah jumpa dia pun.
No, I've never met him before.
MAC sits across from her, holding the document about Zul Omar.
MAC
Polis akan mahu bercakap dengan Baby tentang pekara ni. Tapi Baby harus rehat dahulu.
The police will want to talk to you at some point. In the meantime, just get some rest.
(beat)
Dan, Baby… you akan dapat bilik Baby sendiri.
Oh, and you get to have your own room this time.
BABY
(slight smile)
Wow. Happy sungguh.
Wow, finally.
MAC starts to get up.
MAC
Kalau you nak room service, apa-apa... go ahead. Kalau you nak cakap...
You want to order your food up... anything... just go ahead. And if you ever need to talk-
BABY
Bagaimana dengan rehearsals?
What about rehearsals?
MAC
Jangan risau. Rehat dulu. Kemudian-
Don't worry. I'll tell the others you're not feeling well.
BABY
Showdown dalam masa dua hari. You ingat I nak miss rehearsal ke?
Showdown's in two days. You think I'm going to miss rehearsals?
MAC
Baby, relaks dulu. Buat sementara sahaja. Bila you perform nanti, I nak you fresh.
I'm telling you to. Take it easy. For now.
BABY
Mac, I'm ready.
MAC hesitates, then...
MAC
Okay. Esok, sepuluh pagi.
Usual. 10am tomorrow.
MAC gives BABY one last look, then exits.
BABY sits alone for a moment. Tears form in her eyes.
As she struggles to hold them back, we
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OPENING MONTAGE
END OF
ACT
INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- DAY 2
CAMERA POV: POP TV ANNOUNCER faces the camera.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Selamat datang semua ke episod terbaru Pop TV! Dalam masa dua hari sahaja - dua hari! - kami akan mengetahui siapakah peserta pertama yang akan disingkir dari Malaysian Star.
Welcome to another edition of Pop TV. The countdown is just two days before the first Malaysian Star elimination round.
(beat)
Ya, lima akan menjadi empat. Siapa akan lulus dan siapa akan gagal, mimpinya dihancur oleh undian SMS anda?
That's right. One contestant will leave the show after tomorrow. Who will it be?
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INT. REHEARSAL HALL -- DAY 2
OPEN ON AMIR on the phone.
AMIR
(on phone)
Pukul sepuluh? Okay. Jangan risau, bu. Amir akan sambut nanti.
Ten o'clock? Okay, I'll be there. No, it's okay... I'll come and pick you guys up.
He puts down the phone and realizes that the rest are looking at him.
AMIR
(to the rest)
Ibu Amir, nak datang ke KL dengan adik-adik Amir semua.
My mum. She's coming with my little brothers and sister. First time they're coming to KL.
NICKSON
Lucky you. I ada ma saya saja. Dan Calvin.
(beat)
Maybe.
Lucky you. I only got my ma... and maybe Calvin.
(turns to Baby)
Baby?
BABY
Constance, kawan best sekali I. Dan Fazrina. Anak dia.
My best friend Constance. And Fazrina... her daughter.
AMIR steals a glance. BABY avoids his glance.
BURN
Me? I’m cool. Don’t need nobody. Buat solo aje beb.
Me? I don't need no one there, man.
NICKSON
Don’t pretend-lah. Bukan kalau you need anybody. it's whether you want them there.
It's not who you need, okay... it's whether you want them there.
At that moment, MAC walks in.
MAC
Selamat pagi semua. Okay, guys, semacam kau tahu, showdown dalam masa dua hari-
Morning everyone... as you all know, you're going to have your first ever showdown in two days.
(beat, looks around)
Mana Melody?
Where's Melody?
BURN
Toilet. Sakit perut.
BURN looks around, a little self-consciously. No one seems to care.
MAC
Dia tu tak habis-habis. Food poisoning ke?
That's been happening quite a lot with her. Food poisoning?
BURN
(shrugs)
Mana I tahu?
Guess so.
At that moment, MEL enters.
MEL
Sorry.
MAC
How's your stomach?
MEL
My tummy's yummy, thankyouverymuch.
(beat)
Why?
MAC shoots a look at BURN.
On his expression, we
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INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- LATER
Rehearsals are over. The kids exit the room. A bunch of fans ask for photos and autographs.
AMIR sees JAY, walking towards him.
As AMIR walks over...
JAY
Jadi, Amir? Dah ready untuk Showdown?
Amir, my man... so, you ready for your big day?
AMIR shrugs.
AMIR
Okay lah.
JAY
Okay lah? Tak apa. Malam ni Jay jemput Amir minum sat. Pukul 8. Ada benda mustahak nak bincang.
Lemme buy you a drink tonight... tonight 8pm?
In the background...
MEL signs and autograph, then walks off.
BURN follows suit.
In the background, MAC observes.
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INT. LADIES -- DAY
MEL enters the bathroom and starts rummaging through her handbag.
BURN crashes through and grabs MEL'S hand. She screams.
MEL
Ow!
Then she removes her hand... she's holding a bottle of lip gloss. MEL just glares.
MEL
The men's is next door.
BURN
Melody. You high ke?
Are you high?
MEL
No.
BURN
You jangan cuba tipu I.
Don't lie, Mel!
(beat)
You kata you guna untuk performance saja.
You said that you only need it to perform.
MEL
Yes.
BURN
Jadi, sekarang rehearsal pun you kena guna?
So now it's rehearsals too?
MEL
Mac kan kata… mesti bagi 100%.
Mac says we should give 100% at rehearsals, what.
A beat. Then BURN punches the cubicle with his fist, frustrated. MEL cringes.
BURN
Melody…
Why are you doing this to yourself?!
MEL
Kenapa you kisah sangat?
Why do you care?
BURN glares at MEL, then...
BURN
You’re right. Kenapa I kisah sangat.
You're right. Why should I?
He storms out. On MEL'S expression, we
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INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR -- CONTINUOUS
BURN storms out and freezes.
MAC is just standing a few meters away.
BURN stands his ground, not sure what he should do next.
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INT. LADIES -- CONTINUOUS
MEL hesitates, then takes off her locket and opens it carefully.
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INT. HOTEL CORRIDOR -- CONTINUOUS
MAC pushes past BURN and enters the bathroom.
BURN
Coach, wait-
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INT. LADIES -- CONTINUOUS
MAC enters, just as MEL sprinkles some powder on her hand.... followed by BURN.
She pulls away immediately... and closes her fist around the locket.
MAC
Apa ni?
What's going on?
MEL
Um, nothing.
BURN
Sakit perut aje, boss.
She had a stomach ache.
MAC
(to Burn)
Eh, apa problem you? Kenapa you kat sini.
So what are you doing here?
BURN
We-
(beat)
Dude… nak cari quiet time sikit. Faham kan?
Look, we needed some private time, you know what I'm saying?
He holds out his hand to MEL. MEL holds it.
BURN pulls her toward the door.
They brush past MAC... he can see... some traces of powder on the counter.
MAC immediately grabs hold of MEL'S hand and twists it.
The locket falls to the ground. White powder spills out.
MAC turns and glares at MEL. On her expression, we
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- DAY
MEL and BURN sit in the room, not talking.
MAC stands in front, with MEL'S locket in his hand.
MAC
Jadi? Benda ni dah lama ke?
How long has this been going on?
Both are silent.
MAC
Burn?
BURN doesn't say a thing.
MAC
Fine.
(beat)
Melody… you’re outta here.
Melody... you're out of the competition.
Mel's mouth is agape. BURN stands on his feet.
BURN
What?!! You're joking man! Bukan macam dia guna heroin!
MAC
Oh, jadi you tahu. Dah berapa lama?
Oh, so you know all about it. How long has this been going on?!
BURN hesitates, then...
BURN
Tak betul-betul tahu. Tak lama pun.
I just found out, man.
A beat. He turns and looks at MEL.
MAC
Burn, you dapat tahu? Atau you bagi kat dia?
You just found out, or you just gave it to her?
BURN
Dude... you ingat aku gangsta? Yang aku pusher?
So just because I look like some gangsta, I'm a drug dealer?
(beat)
Screw you, man.
BURN walks off and slams the door. MAC turns back to MEL.
MAC
(to Mel)
Mel, I’m sorry. You’re out of the show.
You can't be in this show if you use drugs.
(beat)
I have to tell your father.
MEL just looks down.
MAC holds up her locket.
MAC
You ada lagi tak?
You got more hidden anywhere?
MEL
No.
MAC gently presses the locket back into her hand.
MAC
Are you lying?
Sorry.
MEL
(staring straight into Mac’s eyes)
No.
For... what?
MAC gets up and goes over to her belongings. He starts checking everything... one my one.
MEL
What the hell are you doing?!
MAC
Making sure you're not lying.
As MAC carries on searching. MEL starts to tear.
On her expression, we
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INT. HOTEL ROOM CORRIDOR -- CONTINUOUS
BURN leans against the wall. He can hear MAC trashing the room. He wants to go back but he can't. On his expression, we
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END OF
ACT
INT. GUY'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
OPEN ON NICKSON putting on a shirt, and cradling his phone to his ear. No one picks up. Then a voicemail goes off.
VOICEMAIL
Please leave A message after the beep.
NICKSON
(on phone, singing)
I just called to say... I'm sorry!
(beat)
I just called to say how bad I feel...
(beat, gives up)
Calvin, don't be a queen okay. Stop merajuking and pick up the damn phone! Call me, okay! I want to invite you to hear me sing. Bye!
He hangs up, looks at himself in the mirror.
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INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- NIGHT
NICKSON walks through the lobby, looking for someone. He spots...
A woman in her fifties, carrying a shopping bag, looking around. She's NICKSON'S MUM.
NICKSON
Ma!
NICKSON'S MUM
Chee Soon!
The following dialogue is in hokkien.
NICKSON
It's soo good to see you.
NICKSON'S MUM gestures to a container in her bag.
NICKSON'S MUM
I made your favourite chup chai.
NICKSON
Thanks, Ma. But tonight, my treat. The Chinese restaurant upstairs is quite nice.
He is about to walk off, when she stops him...
NICKSON'S MUM
Um, wait first.
NICKSON
Wait for what?
Then he sees someone off-screen and freezes. It's a man in his fifties, walking towards them.
NICKSON turns to his MUM. MUM just looks back.
NICKSON'S DAD
So where are we going for makan?
On NICKSON'S expression, we
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INT. BABY'S HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
Baby is sitting alone, looking at the picture of her daughter. She is lost in thought.
A beat, then she picks up the phone and dials...
BABY
(on phone)
Hi....
(beat)
Hi Fazrina! Fazrina buat apa sekarang?
What are you doing right now?
On her expression, we
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INT. BABY'S HOTEL ROOM - LATER
OPEN ON a room service trolley, filled with some dishes.
WIDEN TO REVEAL BABY and AMIR are sitting in her room, eating.
BABY eats with gusto, then realizes that AMIR is looking.
BABY
What?
AMIR
Tak perasan pun, Baby ni rajin makan.
I don't think I've ever seen you eat like that before.
BABY
Lah… Baby buat bila seorang saja. Baby makan, sumbat semua sampai muak. Lepas tu, Baby sengaja muntahkan kat bilik air. Bila dah rasa okay, Baby start lagi sekali.
I do it in private when no one's looking. Then I vomit it all out again.
AMIR reacts.
BABY
Baby gurau aje lah.
Just joking.
AMIR
Baby… masalah Baby dah…
So your problem... it's solved?
BABY stops eating.
BABY
Baby tak mahu cakap pasal tu.
I don't really wanna talk about it.
AMIR
Maaf.
Sorry.
BABY continues eating, then stops.
AMIR
Kenapa?
What's wrong?
BABY
(shrugs)
Baby dah tak lapar lagi.
I'm not hungry anymore.
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INT. CHINESE RESTAURANT -- NIGHT
OPEN ON sumptious Chinese food on the dinner table.
NICKSON takes some food for his MUM.
NICKSON
Ma... eat.
NICKSON'S MUM
Wah, too much for me la, Nickson...
She transfers the food over to her husband's plate. NICKSON'S DAD doesn't even say thanks. NICKSON watches.
NICKSON'S MUM
So are you ready for tomorrow?
NICKSON
Nervous lah, ma.
NICKSON'S DAD
What's there to be nervous about... sing song only what.
NICKSON stops eating.
NICKSON
Do you know how hard it is to get into this competition? How many people got rejected?
NICKSON'S DAD
So what? There are a lot of bad singers in the world.
Mum quickly cuts in.
NICKSON'S MUM
So we'll both come tomorrow and cheer you on, okay.
NICKSON
I've only got two tickets... one for you, one for Calvin.
A beat.
NICKSON'S MUM
You can't get another one for pa?
NICKSON
No.
NICKSON'S mum turns to dad, scared.
NICKSON'S MUM
Why don't you talk to Calvin... he can watch it on TV, right? Then your pa can come.
NICKSON
No, pa can watch it on TV if he wants.
Dad slams his chopsticks down on his plate.
NICKSON'S DAD
What did you say?
NICKSON'S MUM
Never mind la, if your pa cannot come, then I won't come. We both watch on TV.
NICKSON
Ma-
NICKSON'S DAD
If your ma doesn't want to go, then it's her business la.
NICKSON and dad square off. Then DAD'S phone rings.
NICKSON'S DAD
(on phone)
Hello?
He gets up from the table and walks off. Immediately, NICKSON turns to MUM.
NICKSON
Ma... what are you doing?
NICKSON'S MUM
We've been married so long already. And he's nice to me now.
NICKSON
How? He only hits you one time instead of ten?
NICKSON'S mum slaps him. NICKSON is stunned.
NICKSON'S MUM
He's your father. Don't you ever talk about him like that.
(beat)
And if I want to be with him, why can't you just be happy for me.
On NICKSON'S expression, we
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INT. BABY'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
AMIR and BABY still in the room.
BABY
Polis pun kata, dia dah dapat duit, buat apa dia nak kacau Baby lagi?
The police say that since he's got the money... there's no reason for him to bother me again.
(beat)
Tapi tiap kali Baby masuk lif. Tiap kali pintu itu tertutup. Baby rasa gelisah.
But everytime I'm in a lift, I keep on thinking there's someone else there.
AMIR
Bagaimana dengan Constane dan Faizura? Baby dah cakap dengan mereka?
What about Constance and Faizura... have you spoken to them?
BABY
(shrugs)
Yah. Macam Baby nak kata, “Constance, Baby kena ugut sebab Fazrina bukan anak you tapi anak I”.
What am I going to say? "Constance, I'm being blackmailed about the fact that Fazrina isn't really your daughter."
AMIR
Dia harus tahu, Baby. Fazrina mungkin dalam bahaya.
She needs to know. How else is she going to keep Fazrina safe?
BABY is silent.
AMIR
Baby kesal ke? Sebab Baby melepaskan Fazrina…
Do you regret... ever giving Fazrina away?
BABY hesitates, then...
BABY
It’s okay. Biasanya Baby tak fikirkan pun langsung.
Sometimes. I try not to think about it too much.
(beat)
Teruk, kan?
Does that make me a bad person?
On AMIR'S expression, we
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
MEL looks at the mess in her room. She finds her leather bound journal... and dusts it off.
She opens it, and turns the pages one by one.
The doorbell rings.
MEL opens the door. BURN is standing outside, in the corridor.
BURN
Melody, Burn tahu, kadang-kadang Burn terlalu dengan Melody.
I know that I've messed around with you. I'm sorry.
A beat. BURN hesitates, then...
BURN
Melody, people will give you a million reasons to stop.
Everyone has a million reasons why you should stop using.
(beat)
I ada satu saja.
I only have one.
(beat)
I don't want to lose you.
MEL reacts. BURN holds out his hand. MEL holds it. Then BURN pulls her down the corridor.
MEL
Where are we going?
BURN
Trust me.
MEL hesitates, then lets him pull her away down the corridor.
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INT. REHEARSAL HALL -- NIGHT
MAC is in the room with JAY and DAVID. OPEN ON DAVID, stunned.
DAVID
Are you sure?
MAC
Yes.
DAVID
Maybe it's her medication. Melody takes pills to-
JAY
Siapa lagi yang tahu?
Who else knows about this?
MAC
Seorang lagi saja.
Only one other contestant.
DAVID
Who?
JAY
(interrupts)
Mac, you kena cakap dengan Burn tu. Jaga mulut dia.
We've got to talk to that Burn kid... make sure he doesn't spill the beans.
DAVID
Burn? He gave my daughter drugs?!
MAC
No, he didn't.
JAY
How d'you know?
MAC
We're not here to discuss where she got the drugs... but what to do next.
(to David)
I know A good clinic you can take her. They're ready to check you in tonight.
DAVID
Check her in? She's performing in tomorrow.
MAC
No, she's not.
(beat)
She's off the show.
DAVID/JAY
What?!
JAY
You crazy ke?
Are you out of your mind?
DAVID
You have no right-
JAY
He's got no authority!
MAC
She's on drugs.
(to Jay)
You want someone who's high on drugs on the show?
JAY
Mac… apa I nak, apa you nak, siapa kisah? The show must go on, remember?
Who cares what I want? The show must go on, remember?
DAVID
My daughter is not leaving the show.
JAY
Do you know how popular Melody is? Do you have any idea how screwed up the voting will be?
MAC
She's taking drugs right now because of the pressure. What d'you think it's going to be like on stage, huh?
(beat)
Siapa nak jaga dia kalau apa-apa? Kau?
Who's going to be responsible when something happens? You?
JAY
Dan bila sponsor tarik diri, siapa nak gantikan mereka? Kau?
And who's going to be responsible when the sponsor pulls out? You?
MAC and JAY face off, then...
DAVID
I'll be responsible for whatever happens.
A beat.
MAC
What does that mean?
DAVID
We've been preparing for this for years. We can't just throw it away now.
MAC
What's the use of winning this competition if you lose your daughter?
DAVID
I'll just have to make sure I don't lose her.
On MAC'S expression, we
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EXT. HOTEL ROOFTOP -- NIGHT
The door to the roof opens and BURN steps out. Close behind him is MELODY, looking around.
MELODY
Is this like some Drama Minggu Ini when we're supposed to gaze at the twin towers and you try to kiss me.
BURN
We're here to sing.
MELODY
What?!
BURN
Esok dah showdown. Dan you belum practice lagi.
The competition's tomorrow. And you haven't rehearsed properly.
MELODY
Kan Mac dah kata. I’m out of the show.
Didn't you hear Mac? I might be out of the show.
BURN
You believe everything Mac says?
You never know.
MELODY smiles.
BURN
So... let's sing.
On MEL'S expression, we
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INT. HOTEL BAR -- NIGHT
AMIR is sitting by the bar, nursing a Coke.
JAY approaches.
JAY
Sorry Mir… ada hal tadi.
Yo, sorry to keep you waiting, dude. Something came up.
(beat)
I need a drink, man.
He turns and smiles at AMIR.
JAY
Keluarga you jadi datang?
So your family's coming tomorrow?
AMIR
Ayah tak boleh, dia masih kat kampung. Ayah merungut, tapi Bu kata, kan ada TV.
Everyone except dad. Mum's getting our relatives to look after him. She says he can watch it on TV.
(beat)
Amir dah mintak ibu, tak payah datang.
I told them not to come.
JAY
Sebab Amir mahu mereka jaga ayah?
So that they can take care of your dad?
AMIR
Bukan tu saja. Buat apa mereka datang jauh-jauh, pas tu, nampak Amir kalah.
Also that they don't come all the way... then see me lose.
JAY
Amir takkan kalah.
Amir... you are not going to lose.
AMIR smiles.
JAY
Amir... I nak bagi you tahu. Jay akan tinggal Rock Records. Nak buat syarikat rakaman baru.
Amir... I thought you should be the first to know. Jay akan tinggal Rock Records. Nak buat syarikat rakaman baru.
AMIR
Ya kah?
JAY
(smiles)
Jay Records.
AMIR
Hey, tahniah!
JAY
I dah feddup promote boy band, girl groups. Gaya ada, tapi tak boleh nyanyi langsung.
I'm sick of having to promote boy bands and girl groups, man.
(beat)
I nak dapat artis baru, yang ori sikit.
(beat)
Macam Amir.
AMIR
(laughs)
You nak sign I, ke?
JAY
For sure.
(beat)
Tapi pemenang Malaysian Star terpaksa sign dengan Rock Records.
But I can't. You know that the winner of Malaysian Star has to sign with Rock Records, right?
AMIR
You cakap macam I dah menang je.
JAY
Amir, you dengar cakap I. I dah lama dalam bisness ni. Bila I kata you akan menang, you akan menang.
Amir, trust a guy who's had ten years in the biz... you're going to win this thing, bro.
(beat)
Jay nak tanya... apa yang mustahak kepada Amir? Memenangi Malaysian Star? Atau mendapat karier yang lumayan?
Let me ask you this... what does success mean to you? Winning a one-time title? Or having a long career?
AMIR
(shrugs)
Mestilah career.
JAY
Kamu tak kan dapat career dengan Rock Records. Tahun ni, yah, bagus. Lepas tu? Tahun depan? Kan ada Malaysian Star baru. Jadi? Apa akan jadi pada Amir?
You are not going to get a long career with Rock Records. You'll get a good one year... till the next Malaysian star comes along la, then what d'you think's gonna happen to you?
A beat.
JAY
Kalau I jadi manager Amir, I boleh jaga you.
If I manage you, I'll make sure you get treated right.
(beat)
Dapat kotrak yang bagus. Signing-on fee lima kali ganda apa Rock Records akan beri.
I'll make sure you get paid right. You're worth five times more than what you'll get at Rock, man.
(beat)
Tapi... kalau Amir menang, Amir tak boleh sign dengan Jay.
But the only way that can happen is if you lose.
AMIR
Wow...
(beat, laughs)
Macam tu Amir kena kalah lah!
I guess I just have to lose lah!
JAY doesn't flinch.
A beat. It dawns on AMIR...
AMIR
Jay nak Amir kalah?
You want me to lose?
JAY stares at Amir. Another beat, then...
AMIR
Dengan sengaja?
You're serious?
JAY looks away, not answering.
AMIR gets up immediately.
JAY
Amir... ingatkan masa depan Amir. Jay boleh jaga Amir.
Amir, I'm just looking out for you, bro.
AMIR
Keluarga Amir datang esok untuk tengok Amir menang.
My parents are coming tomorrow to watch me win.
(beat)
Bukan kalah.
Not lose.
JAY
Pasal keluarga Amir… bagaimana dengan ayah you?
You talk about your parents... how's your dad?
AMIR is silent.
JAY
Kan your mum kata, ubat-ubat semua mahal.
Your mum says his medicine's expensive, right? How's she going to afford it?
(beat)
Kan bagus, kalau Amir dapat tolong. Kalau Amir dapat peluang?
If you're given a chance to pay for it, are you going to grab it? Or let it slip by?
On AMIR'S expression, we
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END OF
ACT
EXT. HOTEL ROOFTOP -- NIGHT
OPEN ON MEL and BURN, singing on the roof.
BURN interrupts her.
BURN
Melody, kena bagi soul sikit.
Give it some more soul, baby.
MELODY
Actually, Mac kata, “with more feeling”.
BURN
Don’t insult me. I’m not Mac. Cuba macam ni.
I'm not Mac. Try it like this.
Burn sings, with feeling, in an R&B sort of style.
MELODY
(laughs)
Erm… NO!!!
I don't think that's what Mac means.
(beat)
Bila Mac kata, “more feeling”, he means… well, to really mean it.
I think he means to... well, really mean it.
BURN
Yeah, act like it is.
MELODY
No, really mean it... like this.
She sings again... this time with more feeling.
She finishes. Both her and BURN gaze into each other's eyes.
BURN
You have to promise me something.
Promise me one thing.
MELODY
What?
BURN
Stop doing drugs.
MEL hesitates, then...
MEL
I promise.
They stare into each other's eyes a while longer.
BURN
What you said just now... about staring at the twin towers and me trying to kiss you?
MEL nods.
BURN
(gesturing at the horizon)
Well, they’re there.
Well, it doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
(beat)
And I'm here.
He leans toward her.
Their lips nearly meet, when her phone rings. MEL looks at the number.
MEL
It's Mac.
BURN
Mel-
MEL
(on phone)
Coach?
(beat)
I just took a walk. I'll be right down.
She puts her phone down and looks at BURN.
MEL
My dad's downstairs.
BURN
Go. The twin towers ain't going anywhere.
As MEL walks off, we
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
MONTAGE SEQUENCE
MEL faces DAVID. They look at each other for a moment. DAVID hugs her.
MEL looks past his shoulder... her face without emotion.
MAC stands nearby. As MEL'S eyes connect with his, we...
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- LATER
MEL and DAVID talk in the room.
DAVID
Why?
MEL
It helps me perform better.
DAVID
You don't need drugs to perform better.
MEL
How d'you know that?
DAVID reacts.
MEL
How d'you know what I need to perform better?
On DAVID'S reaction, we
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INT. GUY'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
NICKSON is on the phone.
NICKSON
Ma... if you want to bring dad, bring him lah.
(beat)
No la... Calvin's not coming. He's busy with something.
He turns and notices AMIR looking at him.
NICKSON
(on phone)
Okay, bye.
NICKSON hangs up.
AMIR
Ayah you datang ke?
So your dad's coming?
NICKSON
Yah.
(beat)
Yours?
AMIR
No...
On his expression, we
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INT. BABY'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
BABY is on the phone with Constance.
BABY
Yah, 6pm. Tiket dekat reception.
Yah, 6pm. I've left tickets at reception. Just tell them your names...
(beat)
Faz dah tidur ke? Boleh Baby cakap dengan dia?
Is Faz still awake? Lemme talk to her.
A beat, then...
BABY
Hi Faz. Faz nak datang tengok auntie nyanyi esok tak?
Hey, Faz. You going to come watch me sing tomorrow?
As she continues talking, BABY turns sad.
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EXT. CITY -- NEW DAY
EST. SHOTS as a new day dawns on the city.
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INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- NEW DAY
OPEN ON CAMERA POV: POP TV ANNOUNCER faces the camera.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Inilah hari yang di nanti-nantikan. Lima perserta akan menjadi empat. Mimpi siapakah yang akan dihampakan?
And tonight's the day we've all been waiting for. Tonight, five contestants have to battle it out to stay on the show.
(beat)
Tonight, one person will be leaving the show.
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INT. GUY'S HOTEL ROOM -- DAY
NICKSON wakes up and throws his pillow at AMIR to wake him up. AMIR wakes up and does the same towards BURN'S bed. But BURN'S bed is empty.
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- DAY
MEL is asleep in bed. BURN is on the couch, just watching her.
On his expression, we
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INT. GUY'S HOTEL ROOM -- DAY
AMIR and NICKSON are getting ready when AMIR'S phone rings.
AMIR looks at the number and answers.
AMIR
Mak... dah sampai KL?
(beat)
Mak...
AMIR slumps down on his bed. NICKSON notices.
On his expression, we
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INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- DAY
POP TV ANNOUNCER faces the camera.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Dan sekarang saya Encik Jay dari Rock Records. Rock Records adalah syarikat rakaman yang akan mentandatangani kontrak dengan pemenang Malaysian Star.
Beside me is Jay, of Rock Records. Whoever wins Malaysian star will get signed by Jay.
Widen to reveal JAY beside her.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
(to Jay)
Jadi, apakah yang kamu harapkan dari pemenang Malaysian Star?
So Jay, what are you looking for in a Malaysian Star?
JAY
Kami mencari seorang yang dynamic, exciting, original. Apa lagi nak kata, kami mencari seorang star.
Someone fresh, exciting, original... no way else to put it, except I'm looking for a star.
As JAY talks, he sees... AMIR waiting for him in A corner.
JAY finishes the interview and walks over.
JAY
Kenapa?
What's up?
AMIR
Ayah Amir jatuh semalam.
My father. He collapsed last night.
A beat.
JAY
Dia okay?
Is he okay?
AMIR
Dia baru masuk hospital
He's in hospital now
AMIR starts to tear.
JAY
Amir, jangan risau. Jay boleh minta kawan kat Alor Setar, check semua okay. Jangan risau pasal bill hospital pun. Semua beres.
Hey, don't worry man. I'll get my folks in Kedah to check things out. And you don't have to worry about the hospital bills, man. They're taken care of.
AMIR
(shakes his head)
Jay betul. Amir harus jaga keluarga Amir.
You're right. I have to make sure he's okay.
(beat)
Amir harus…
I have to-
(beat)
Yang Jay minta semalam.
What you said.... about making sure I sign with you.
(beat)
Okay. Amir akan buat. Amir akan sign contract dengan Jay.
I'll do it.
JAY reacts. On AMIR'S reaction, we
FADE TO BLACK
END OF
ACT
EXT. STUDIO -- DAY
EST. SHOTS of TV3 studio.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO RECEPTION -- DAY
OPEN ON MAC and the kids standing right in the middle of a huge empty studio.
Around them, technical crew work on cameras etc.
MAC
Dalam masa tiga jam… auditorium akan penuh dengan peminat yang sanggup buat apa saja pun untuk menolong kau orang menang.
In three hours... those seats out there will be filled with people who will do anything to help you guys win.
(beat)
Jangan sia-siakan masa mereka. Buatlah persembahan yang berbaloi undian mereka.
How do you repay them? Convince them that you're worthy of their votes.
Everyone reacts to themselves.
MAC
Let's get to work
On everyone's expressions, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- DAY
MONTAGE SEQUENCE of the different kids rehearsing, while MAC instructs them.
AMIR watches the rest rehearse... he's looking worried
MEL rehearses...
As BURN rehearses, he steals a glance at MEL. She's fiddling with her locket. She catches his eye and pops open her locket - it's empty.
BABY rehearses under MAC'S watchful eyes. She sees...
CONSTANCE AND FAZRINA watching in the AUDIENCE. On BABY'S expression...
NICKSON rehearses, then steps off and sees someone off-screen...
The doors in the background open. DAVID enters, then quietly walks to the back of the room, pulls up a chair and sits down, watching MEL.
NICKSON
(to Mel)
Kenapa your dad kat sini?
What's your Dad doing here?
MEL turns and reacts.
On her expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- LATER
MEL approaches DAVID. In the background, BURN watches.
DAVID
What does he want?
MEL
Nothing.
DAVID
Keep away from him.
Keep away from him. He's a bad influence on you.
On MEL'S expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO LOBBY -- DAY
CAMERA POV: POP TV ANNOUNCER faces the camera.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Dan dengan beberapa jam sahaja, ramai yang fikir, perjalanan siapa akan akhir malam ini.
And with only hours before the showdown, everyone's thinking about who will stay and who will go? Let's see what some of the fans have to say.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA/ MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
NICKSON stepping in backstage. OR being made up.
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EXT. STREET -- DAY OR TV3 STUDIO
Fans face the camera airing their views.
FAN 1
Saya tak suka Nickson tu. Macam pondan saja. Baik dia balik kampung, nyanyi Red Box karaoke dia.
I think Nickson will go. Dude's just too campy man. He should stick to singing in a karaoke or something.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA/ MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
BURN stepping in backstage. OR being made up.
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EXT. STREET -- DAY OR TV3 STUDIO
FAN 2
Burn sure kalah. Kalau bukan sebab girl fans, mesti dia takkan di sini.
Burn sure kalah. He's here just because the girls like him.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA / MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
BABY stepping in backstage. OR being made up.
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EXT. STREET -- DAY OR TV3 STUDIO
FAN 3
Dan Baby? Laki semua gatal dengan dia? Nyanyi pun tak boleh.
What about Baby? She's just here because boys like her.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA / MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
MEL stepping in backstage. OR being made up.
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EXT. STREET -- DAY OR TV3 STUDIO
FAN 4
Melody. Suara best. Personality… elek.
Mel. She might have a great voice... but she just doesn't have the personality lah.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA/ MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
AMIR stepping in backstage. OR being made up.
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EXT. STREET -- DAY OR TV3 STUDIO
FAN 4
You tahu siapa akan out? Budak kampung tu yang tak boleh nyanyi dalam English.
Who do I think's going to be out? Who's the kampung boy who can't sing in English?
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA / MAKE-UP AREA -- NIGHT
It's a while later. All the kids are dressed up in their show outfits.
MAC stands in front.
WAHIDA stands in the background, taking notes.
MAC
Tengoklah. Di TV. Di paper. Siapa akan disingkir malam ni?
It's in the papers. On TV. Everyone's talking about who's going home today.
(beat)
But when you perform, jangan fikir tentang undian. Jangan fikir tentang penyingkiran.
(beat)
Fikir tentang performance. Ingat pergerakan.
(beat)
Lebih dari tu, ingat emosi. Ingat perasaan.
BABY
Burn, ingat lirik, yah?
Burn shoots Baby a glare.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- NIGHT
EST. SHOT: SHOT FOOTAGE of CROWD.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO CROWD -- NIGHT
NICKSON'S mum and dad sit down in the AUDIENCE.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO CROWD -- NIGHT
DAVID sits down amongst the CROWD.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
The HOST of the show bounds up on stage.
HOST
Ya, tuan-tuan dan puan-puan, selamat datang semua ke showdown pertama, yah, yang pertama,
MALAYSIAN STAR! Kami nanti-nantikan persembahan khas dari
As each name is announced, we see each contestant appear on TV. They step on stage and then off again.
HOST
Baby!
There are wolf whistles from the CROWD. CONSTANCE AND FAZRINA clap. BABY smiles, winks and sashays off.
HOST
Nickson!
Nickson gives a limp wave, the Crowd cheers.
In their seats, NICKSON'S MUM and DAD clap.
HOST
Melody!
Plenty of cheering. Melody smiles shyly, but it's clear she's terrified. DAVID watches, concerned.
HOST
Burn!
Burn bounces onto the stage, it's his kingdom. He stands there, arms outstretched as he bathes in the screams of a thousand tweenie girls.
HOST
Daaaan... AMIR!
At the mention of his name, the crowd positively erupts into a cacaphony.
CROWD
AMIR! AMIR! AMIR!
The ANNOUNCER is now struggling to talk over noise.
HOST
Ya! Ya! Sabar, sabar, masa Amir akan datang.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA -- NIGHT
The group huddle around each other.
MAC
Are you guys ready?
KIDS
Yess!
MAC
I said are you ready?!
KIDS
Yess!!
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- NIGHT
HOST
Peserta pertama malam ni, Puteri Pop Malaysian Star… BABY!!!
Our first contestant is none other than the queen of glam herself. Baby!!
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- NIGHT
In the CROWD, CONSTANCE and FAZRINA clap wildly.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA -- NIGHT
MAC stands beside BABY.
MAC
Baby… lupakan semua yang terjadi minggu ini… focus pada performance.
All that stuff that's happened over the last few days... shut it all out. Focus on here and now.
BABY nods. As she steps out, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
As BABY steps out and launches into her performance, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- NIGHT
AMIR stands backstage, downcast. JAY approaches.
JAY
You okay?
AMIR nods.
JAY
Ingat keluarga kamu.
Remember... think about your family.
On AMIR'S expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- CONTINUOUS
The judges are giving their comments on BABY.
JUDGE 1
Okaylah. Boleh pass malam ni, tapi minggu depan, kena berusaha sikit, okay?
Okaylah. Good enough to get through, but give us better next round, okay?
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
We hear the CROWD applauding. BABY comes backstage and rushes by Mac and BURN, her performance over. She looks happy.
BABY
They LIKE me!!!
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
HOST
Perserta yang kedua malam ini ialah-
CROWD
AMIR!!!
HOST
Aduh, sakit telinga. Belum Amir lagi, tapi... NICKSON!
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
NICKSON walks past everyone, slapping their hands, as he steps onstage.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- CONTINUOUS
NICKSON steps onstage and scans the CROWD.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO CROWD -- CONTINUOUS
Mum and dad are sitting beside each other. They are holding hands.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
NICKSON reacts, then starts singing.
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INT. BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
MAC looks around and notices...
MEL is missing.
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INT. MAKE UP AREA -- NIGHT
MELODY is sitting in the dressing room, looking in her journal. MAC bursts in.
MAC
What the hell are you doing?
MELODY
Learning my lyrics.
Mac just shakes his head.
MAC
You're up next.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO - ON STAGE -- NIGHT
The judges are commenting on NICKSON.
JUDGE 2
I memang suka style awak yang… tersendiri.
I love your individual style.
JUDGE 3
Okaylah. Kalau you suka benda macam tu. Saya tak suka.
If you like that sort of thing, it's good. But I don't.
All the while, Nickson is looking at his parents.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
NICKSON walks off-stage. He doesn't look happy.
BURN sees MELODY entering with MAC.
BURN
You okay?
MEL
Sure.
BURN reaches over for MELODY'S hand. MEL grips it.
BURN
Then knock them dead, girl.
MAC stands nearby and signals to MEL.
MAC
Go, go.
Melody lifts her head up and gives a huge smile. She winks at Burn. She walks onto the stage.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
It's MELODY's turn to perform. The lights go down, leaving a spotlight on MELODY. She begins singing.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO CROWD -- CONTINUOUS
In the CROWD, DAVID watches.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
BURN watches MEL perform, nervous. MAC walks up to him.
MAC
Relax.
BURN catches himself and nods.
MAC
Dia okay malam ni.
She's doing fine.
BURN nods, embarrassed.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
MEL builds to the climax with gusto and emotion. She finishes on a high.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- CONTINUOUS
JUDGE 2
Persembahan yang terbaik malam ini.
That was the best I've heard from you so far!
JUDGE 1
Pentas ni, penonton di sini dan kat rumah… Melody, tonight’s your night.
Tonight's your night!
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- CONTINUOUS
SHOT FOOTAGE: the CROWD goes wild.
DAVID is on his feet, applauding.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
MELODY comes backstage. She's happy. She sees Burn and gives him a big smile.
BURN
(smiling)
That was great!
MEL
You heard that JUDGE? "Tonight's my night"!
(beat)
Are you going to spend it with me?
Melody gives BURN a big hug and moves to kiss him on the lips. BURN reacts and pushes her away slightly.
BURN
Mel… you okay ke? You tak…
Mel... did you take something just now?
MELODY looks away.
BURN
Did you?
Melody snaps her head right back and stares at Burn.
MELODY
You kata, I was great.
You said I was great.
BURN shakes his head in disbelief.
BURN
Melody, you dah janji…
You promised me...
Burn is interrupted by MAC.
MAC
Burn, you're up!
BURN glares at MEL, then exits.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
BURN steps onstage. He's visibly nervous.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO CROWD -- CONTINUOUS
The CROWD of girls go wild.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
BURN'S music begins, but you can tell he's not really into it.
As he launches into it, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
AMIR waits backstage. He exchanges glances with JAY. MAC notices.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO -- CONTINUOUS
BURN is standing in front of the judges.
JUDGE 1
Burn, Burn, apa jadi? Hangus semua.
JUDGE 3
You obviously don't care about the competition. So why should we care about you?
On BURN'S expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
BURN exits from backstage. The rest look at him.
BURN
What you looking at?
Then JAY approaches AMIR.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
HOST
Sekarang, peserta yang dinanti-nantikan, peserta yang terakhir yang bernama... AMIR!
The announcer is drowned out by the CROWD.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
Jay approaches Amir and holds out his hand.
JAY
Make me proud.
Amir hesitates, then shakes his hand. He walks out on stage. Mac stares at Jay. JAY is just looking out at AMIR.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
AMIR bounds out on stage.
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INT. HOTEL -- CONTINUOUS
Somewhere in the hotel, DAYANG watches AMIR on TV.
On her expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
Amir starts to sing one line. It's good. Smooth and clear.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
Mac is looking at AMIR, nodding him on. JAY on the other hand has his jaw set.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
Amir is just looking out at the CROWD, mike in hand. The music dies out.
AMIR
(softly)
Maafkan saya...
AMIR walks off.
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INT. HOTEL -- CONTINUOUS
Dayang stares at the screen.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
AMIR storms off. MAC and JAY stare.
So does WAHIDA.
Then MAC approaches JAY.
JAY
I'll go see if he's okay.
JAY walks off. As MAC and WAHIDA exchange glances, we
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INT. MAKE UP AREA -- CONTINUOUS
AMIR sits alone in the make-up area, downcast.
JAY enters and puts his hand on his shoulder. AMIR flings it away.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- CONTINUOUS
The HOST on stage.
HOST
Itulah tuan-tuan dan puan-puan… kelima-lima Malaysian Star kita!
There you have it, ladies and gentlemen... our five Malaysian Stars!!
(beat)
Ingat, undian anda mustahak. Pada akhir rancangan Ini, satu dari lima peserta kami akan disingkir, dibiar ditepi Saja, jadi jangan malu, undi kuat-kuat, undi banyak-banyak!
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
Everyone (BURN, NICKSON, BABY, AMIR, MELODY, MAC, JAY) is backstage, staring at the TV screen.
MAC
Okay, sebelum you naik pentas… I nak kata, you guys betul-betul berkerja keras.
Okay, before you go out there... I just want to say you guys put a lot of hard work in.
(beat)
Mac betul-betul bangga. Dan jika kamu tak successful malam ni…
I'm really proud of you. And even if you don't make it tonight...
For a moment, MAC'S eyes fix on Amir.
MAC
Jika kamu berusaha dengan jujur, kamu masih boleh menjadi star.
If you work hard enough, you can still be a star.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO STAGE -- LATER
The kids (AMIR, BURN, NICKSON, MELODY, BABY) appear to the stage, to applause. Various members of the audience are calling different names. They all look nervous. Melody reaches out for BURN'S hand. BURN, unsure at first, then takes it and grips it.
HOST
Tanpa lengah lagi, inilah keputusan malam ini. Perserta yang telah mendapat undian tertinggi... ialah... Melody!
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The crowd goes while. DAVID pumps the air with his fists.
HOST
Tempat kedua ialah...
Baby looks expectant.
HOST
NICKSON!
Baby looks dejected. And extremely nervous.
HOST
Tempat ketiga... BABY!
A wave of relief crashes over Baby. She loses her composure for a second and then remembers herself. She beams and waves to the AUDIENCE.
HOST
Jadi, tempat yang terbawah sekali akan jatuh kepada satu dari Amir dan Burn.
shouts from the AUDIENCE.
AUDIENCE
Amir!! Burn!!!
HOST
Peserta... yang akan menyambung perjalananya minggu hadapan... ialah....
The audience are becoming frantic.
AUDIENCE
AMIR!!! BURN!!! AMIRR!!! BURRRN!!!
HOST
Amir!
The Crowd goes wild. Amir looks around, a little surprised. Burn pulls his hand out of Melody's.
HOST
Ingat, undi kamu yang telah memilih dan jika kamu tidak undi, tiada siapa lagi yang boleh disalahkan.
AMIR turns and extends his hand to BURN.
BURN pushes it away and storms off.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO BACKSTAGE AREA -- CONTINUOUS
The kids exit from the stage. BURN just brushes past Mac as if he wasn't there.
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INT. TV3 STUDIO LOBBY -- LATER
CAMERA POV: POP TV ANNOUNCER talks to an AMIR FAN.
He's wearing a "AMIR STAR SAYA" t-shirt.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Jadi, bagaimana Amir boleh mendapat undian, walaupun memberi persembahan begitu?
AMIR FAN
(shouting)
Sebab kami, peminat setia kepada dia. Dia rebel, beb! Dia star yang sebenar. YO! Amir! CAYA SAMA LU!!!
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INT. MAKE UP AREA -- NIGHT
BURN grabs his stuff and heads straight for the door. MEL rushes to stop him.
MEL
Hey, I'm sorry.
BURN
Hey… You dah memang pilih nak jadi junkie. Apa I nak buat?
You should be! It's your fault!
MEL is stunned.
MEL
Burn-
BURN
Keep away from me, man.
AMIR walks over...
AMIR
Burn, cool sikit brader.
Burn, cool it.
BURN shoves AMIR, hard.
BURN
Kau pun. Tak nyanyi sepatah pun boleh dapat undi. Macam mana, ah?
You too. You heard yourself out there. Didn't even sing the damn song. And you're still here?! Explain that, man!
Around then, the rest of the kids stare. MAC approaches.
MAC
Burn, that's enough!!
BURN glares, then storms off.
MEL
Burn!
She tries to go after him, but he shoves her.
BURN
I’m cool. Leave me alone.
I said keep away from me!
(beat)
Leave me alone forever.
I never want to see you again.
He walks off. On MEL'S expression, we
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INT. TV3 STUDIO LOBBY -- LATER
CAMERA POV: BURN storms in. The camera zeroes in on him.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Jadi, bagaimana-
So how are you feeling right now?
BURN
Pigilah!
Get out of my face!
BURN lunges at the camera. As the camera topples to the ground, we
CUT TO:
EXT. CITY -- NIGHT
Est. shots of night in the city.
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT
OPEN ON TV SCREEN:
BURN scuffles with the camera. As he walks off, we see the POP TV ANNOUNCER facing the camera.
POP TV ANNOUNCER
Dan, itu dia, penyinkiran pertama Malaysian Star, meluahkan perasaannya.
(beat, to the cameraman)
Bob, you okay, ke?
There he goes, the first to be kicked off the show, venting his frustration.
MEL picks up her phone and tries to call BURN.
MEL
Look, please call me, okay. so that we can talk?
MEL opens her journal.
She turns to the inside cover and picks at the corner. It peels away to reveal white powder in a plastic bag.
MEL sprinkles the powder on her hand and takes a sniff...
Then,
She turns up the music on her stereo.
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INT. MEL'S HOTEL ROOM -- LATER
TIME LAPSE to hours later.
Traces of powder on the bedside table.
It's hours later.
MEL is still on the phone, sobbing.
MEL
Burn... please, just talk to me... I'm sorry.
She turns around to sprinkle more powder on her finger.
But her hand goes limp...
The phone in her hand drops to the ground.
As she crashes onto the bed, her eyelids close...
FADE TO BLACK
THE END