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PIANO BAR - S1 - Pilot: ‘Run, Chicken, Run’SavedSharev3

INT. TRAIN TO HANOI - DAY

A long tunnel of railcars winding at the mercy of tracks that lead up North. The carriages are lively: children play, the elderly read, and couples lean shyly on each other. The ceiling fans churn ineffectively and everyone is drenched with sweat.

The windows are rolled down as far as they can go, revealing a panorama of paddy-fields and mountains. The fearless few stick their limbs out.

LAURENT (V.O.)

I got a tip that you moved to Hanoi’s neighbouring province. It’s been a long time since I’ve been physically this close to you, yet you feel further away than ever.

I pray you write back to me and make this journey a little easier. The hospital found me a house at number 44 Hang Buom. Next to the Hoan Kiem lake.

He scribbles out his address and scrunches up the paper.

The muddy Red River swiftly pours down south. The Long Bien Bridge, over a century old, rust and iron in full glory. A landscape of mud and metal, gleaming under the scorching sun.

The train squeezes through an impossible gap

between two buildings, scraping off some yellow paint.Trà My

▶ Train to Hanoi — temp score

EXT. TRAIN DECK - CONTINUOUS

Laurent exits onto the deck and lights a cigarette. He takes in the view.

LAURENT (V.O.) (CONT’D)

A pebble in the tracks made the whole train jump, shaking fifteen thousand tonnes of steel. And now I find myself thinking of you.

Laurent catches a glimpse inside Hanoian households every time a train window aligns with an opening. He observes them eating, sleeping, watching tv - moments he now shares with these strangers in the city of Hanoi.

EXT. HANOI TRAIN STATION - DAY

CYCLO MAN

Hey Ong Tay! Ong Tay! Want a free tour?

LAURENT

No thanks.

CYCLO MAN

2 for 1 deal, just for you. Tour is free. Only cyclo you have to pay.

SSan
do we want to find this out so early? how does he already know this...
TTrà My
The train shot reads so well. Love this intro.I know right, what song should we tag in here??
TS

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