1. A Day from Future
By
Selen Gürün
An Adventure of Regretful Man
selengurun@hotmail.com
2. INT.DAY. EXPOSITION (BEGINNING)
Nick is having breakfast and talking with his friend about
the presentation that is so important both for promotion and
the future of company . He notices that he is late for work.
He gets excited and he runs from his home . He gets a taxi
but traffic is terrible as usual.Suddenly he notices that he
forget his usb stick at home and turns back. Finally he
arrives work but he is 2 hours late.He is scolded by his
director. He starts to present his ideas for company in
front of an administrative council and the girl Eva who he
loves deeply (unrequited love) . At the same time she is the
daughter of the owner of company. Suddenly the presentation
document fails and some naked photos appear. He feel humbled
and ashamed. The Boss talks to him and he fires Nick.
EXT. DAY - SUICIDE AND PASSING AWAY/MORNING (RISING ACTION)
Nick runs to the roof of building and decides to kill
himself. He is in an abject situation.
NICK
Damn it! I am fucking unlucky and I
am desperate! I prefer die,instead
of living as a fool.
He jumps from the top of the building. When he opens his
eyes,he is in a white foggy room that he can only see. An
angel appears. Nick is surprised .The angel introduces
himself and informs Nick about his mission. They begin to
talk.
ANGEL
Nice jumping ha. Are you happy now
Nick?
NICK
Yes at least I got rid of that
shameful, life full of mistakes.
Sent me to the hell directly! I
deserve it!
ANGEL
You deserve to die ! Because you
don’t know how valuable living is.
You made mistakes, fault and you
behaved carelessly.You always blame
God and fate! They are all your
responsibility your
fault,mistakes,carelessness
(CONTINUED)
3. CONTINUED: 2.
NICK
Yea sure. You don’t know anything.
ANGEL
Pardon? I am your angel, I know
everything about you and I am sure
if you were more patient you could
see those sunny days.
NICK
Impossible.
INT. DAY DILEMMA - CONFLICT
During this discussion ,the angel comes up with a brilliant
idea and tells Nick;
ANGEL
Now I am getting angry . You know
what going to hell is not the
appropriate punishment. The best
is, sending you to your future ,5
years after. One day from your
future life.
NICK
Why not. Hereby we can agree that
suicide is most convenient decision
that I have ever made.
ANGEL
So let’s teleport you.(Laughing)
.Don’t afraid buddy just a joke.
INT.DAY COMPANY BUILDING / AFTER 5 YEARS
He finds himself in his future life. He is in the company
building that he worked at and everybody says "Good morning
sir". Nick runs to the toilet and looks himself. He is
wearing an expensive and elegant suit and a Rolex. He looks
really rich. His best friend and advisor Harry steps out of
a cabin and speaks.
HARRY
Good morning dude! We have lots of
work today. I can not understand
how could you handle all these
issues.
NICK
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
4. CONTINUED: 3.
(Wow)You became..rich and you look
damn wealthy.
HARRY
Nick it is not time to joke and
stop staring at me and lets go to
your office.
NICK
Yes meeting room sure (Yea sure...
Wow who is he on the mirror?)
Nick goes to his office room, following Harry.He tries to
learn some clues about his future life from Harry. He sees
some family photos on his desk. One of them has taken in his
wedding ceremony with Eva and the other one had taken with
their little girl. They married Eva and had a child. He
can’t believe it.
SANDRA
Good Morning sir. I am giving your
daily programme.An Association of
engineers is waiting for a date for
prize-giving ceremony for you. Well
no need to remember the birthday of
your wife. Last one is, Mr. Trump
wants to eat lunch together. That’s
all for today. Have a nice day sir.
Sandra smiles at him and goes.
Silence for a second.
HARRY
Are you okay Nick? You look so
weird.
NICK
This is..aa(awesome). I am fine ok
ok.
HARRY
What?
NICK
Hey look here.Can you summarize the
last 3 years for me,like...like my
marriage and Eva and our kid. You
know how did it begin?
(CONTINUED)
5. CONTINUED: 4.
HARRY
Ooo damn ! You should see a
doctor man really. You are not
fine. I am worried about you.
NICK
You are killing me Harry! Fucking
killing me!
INT.DAY RESTAURANT WITH MR.FATHERINLAW
They eat lunch in a very expensive restaurant.The Costumers
also look very wealthy people. Nick can’t take his eyes from
those shinny people and furniture and new version
televisions...
RICHARD
You know Nick. God did not give me
a son.
NICK
Oo no please do not complain!
RICHARD
No no ! I mean I don’t have a son
child. But i have you Nick. I love
you as a son.
NICK
Oh thank you sir. Me too (whoop I
can not believe it)
RICHARD
As you know today is Eva’s
birthday. I a bought very special
gift for her. She deserves the
best. What about yours?
NICK
Well...
RICHARD
I know you have already prepared
the most exclusive and smart
present for my dear.
NICK
Yea sure...
RICHARD
(Smiles) You pay the bill. I have
to go back to the office. See you
on her birthday to night.
(CONTINUED)
6. CONTINUED: 5.
Nick asks for the bill. The waitress brings a machine and he
put it above Nick’s eyes. Nick gets a little bit frightened.
The machine reads his retina and automatically pays the
bill.He begins to listen to the news on television. He is
shocked when he hears that economy has changed in a good way
and the football team Galatasaray has won the world cup.
EXT.DAY OUT OF RESTAURANT
He goes out of the restaurant. He looks around and a black
Mercedes cl 200 approaches. The drivers gets out of the car
and opens door behind Nick.
CHAUFFEUR
Wellcome Sir!
NICK
Me?
CHAUFFEUR
Are you ok sir?
NICK
Yes...no. Is it my car?
CHAUFFEUR
Of course. Do you want to drive
today sir?
NICK
Wooa really? Hmm...no there must be
traffic jam.
CHAUFFEUR
Yes sir!
INT.DAY.- NEW HOME OF NICK AND HIS FAMILY
The black Mercedes parks in front of a big house. It has a
big beautiful garden and swimming pool. Also view .He looks
at the house it has a great surprisedly and asks himself
that "How could it happen?"
INT. NIGHT - FALLING ACTION
He loves his future life and his family. His dreams would
fulfilled if he had not killed himself.
7. 6.
INT DAY REGRET - RESOLUTION
Nick turns back to the white room 24 hours later. He feels
regret.The angel sees how he is poor and sad.The angel
offers a new agreement and he doesn’t assure that rich and
happy life. Nick accepts it and appreciates the angel.
EXT.DAY - ROOF OF COMPANY BUILDING- LAST SCENE
He is standing on the roof and thank God. He knows; life is
not easy but rewarding to live. He promises himself to not
complain about his fortune and God anymore. He sets
(dismissed). So there is nothing to do. He exits from
building and suddenly a car crashes into him.
THE END