FADE IN:
EXT. COUNTRYSIDE – DUSK
- Gentle but deep river with dying sun in view.
- Keep frame stationary until the title fades out.
- Slow dolly up the river until a floating, dead tree becomes visible.
- Remain stationary on this shot for a few seconds as it becomes apparent that a girl hangs limply onto the tree trunk.
CUT TO:
- Underwater shot parallel to water level, the underside of the tree trunk and the girl’s outstretched, trailing hand in view.
- Her bracelet is obvious and blood is seen curling through the water.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. COUNTRYSIDE – EARLIER
- Same shot as before previous cut but this time there is no tree in the river and the sun is higher in the sky.
- Slow dolly up the riverbank.
- The camera reveals the girl lying in the long grass but continues to dolly past her until she can no longer be seen.
SERIES OF CLOSE-UP SHOTS INTERRUPT TRACKING SHOT AT EVEN INTERVALS:
- Her fist clenching, bracelet visible.
- Dirt-smudged throat gulping.
- Tears running down a cheek.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. COUNTRYSIDE – DUSK
- Same underwater shot as previously.
- Camera rises from the water to show the girl’s arm wrapped around the tree trunk and her head barely above the surface.
- In the background a man can be seen standing on the shore.
CUT TO:
- Tight close-up of the man’s watching face.
CUT TO:
- Previous shot.
- Eventually the girl loses her grip and slips under the water.
