Blaze (2022) Movie Script
1
(DARK, MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
(BABBLES)
(BABBLES)
(ETHEREAL, UPLIFTING MUSIC)
(FAST-PACED ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC FADES)
(GENTLE GROWLING)
JONATHAN BREE: Fuck It
(GENTLE GROWLING CONTINUES)
We can't help
nor shake this feeling
Better judgement is conceding
Go ask a biophysicist
It's survival of the dimmest
We can't help
nor shake this feeling
Two sophisticated monkeys
Go ask a biophysicist
It's survival of the dimmest
Fuck it
Fuck her...
(GIRLS LAUGH)
(GIRLS LAUGH
AND CHATTER INDISTINCTLY)
I think it's the best one yet.
I just love it.
It's so random.
(GIRLS CHATTER AND LAUGH)
(' LITTLE BUNNY FOO FOO'
PLAYS THROUGH HEADPHONES)
Little bunny foo foo
hopping through the forest
Scooping up the field mice
and bopping them on the head.
(MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)
(DOG WHINES)
Hey, baby.
Hey.
(FOOTSTEPS)
(WOMAN LAUGHS)
WOMAN: Yeah. Good.
GIRL: Good boy.
WOMAN: So, if you're happy
to swing by our house,
then maybe we can both pick up
Mum and see her together?
OK.
Alright, thank you.
MAN: Hey.
Oh. Hey.
You left without
saying goodbye.
I had to take a call.
You heading back in
for a drink?
Hey, come on, Jake...
Jake, come on.
Hey.
Hey. We talked about this.
It's never gonna happen again.
OK?
Come on.
With all that eye contact
over lunch?
What was that? Hey...
Jake! What the fuck?! Alright?
JAKE: (CHUCKLING)
Fuckin' hell.
WOMAN: I didn't even know
you were gonna be here.
Uh-huh.
Let's just go back inside, OK?
(CRIES OUT)
Let go of me!
No!
Don't!
(SCREAMS) Help!
(MUFFLED SCREAMING)
Argh! Fuck!
(GRUNTS)
MICAH P HINSON: Jesus
My Lord
Don't need me no more...
He's gone down...
- (GRUNTING)
- That golden shore...
(WOMAN GRUNTS)
Jesus, my Lord
Don't need me no more...
Oi! Hey!
He's gone down
that golden shore
The rivers
they keep on moving
And the homeless
they keep on looking...
- Please. Please stay away.
- And my good book says
That God is good...
Please. Please, stay away!
No! No! (SCREAMS)
(LOUD CRACK)
- (WHIMPERS)
- There we go.
Yep. (GRUNTS)
(GRUNTS)
- (JAKE GRUNTS)
- (WOMAN WHIMPERS AND GROANS)
(WOMAN WAILS WEAKLY)
(MOANS WEAKLY)
(BREATHES RAGGEDLY)
(SOUND OF URINE TRICKLING)
Hey.
Whoa, whoa.
(PANTING) Hey.
(JAKE RUNS AWAY)
(CICADAS CHIRP NOISILY)
(TOTAL SILENCE)
(LOW DRONING SOUND)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS)
(GIRL PANTS)
(DRONING, CREAKING,
RUMBLING MUSIC)
(WOMAN SCREAMS)
WOMAN: (ECHOING) Please
stay away from me.
Please, stay away.
(GIRL WHIMPERS)
(GROWLING)
(GIRL SOBS)
(GROWLING)
(SIREN WAILS IN DISTANCE)
(FOOTSTEPS)
You're a bit warm, darling.
You OK?
Oh, sweetheart.
Sweetheart, you vomited.
Come on.
Let's...let's get this sorted.
- Up you get.
- Stop moving me.
No, it's OK. It's OK.
Stop moving me.
I'm just gonna get
your jumper off. Arms up.
There we go. Come here.
OK?
It's OK, come on.
Let me sleep, Dad.
Clean you up. Come on.
You take your dress off.
I'm gonna get a cloth.
(BREATHES HEAVILY)
(UNEASY AMBIENT MUSIC)
(SOFT WHISPERING)
(PALM TREES RUSTLE)
(SOFT GROWLING)
(SOFT GROWLING CONTINUES)
(TYPING, CLICKING)
Hey.
(SOFTLY) Come on.
(FAINT SOBBING ECHOES)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
You missed dinner, darling.
You hungry?
(CICADAS REVERBERATE)
Sit down, darling.
What's wrong?
You OK?
Hey?
Blaze.
Did something happen to you?
(TENSE MUSIC)
Oh...
Oh. Jesus.
(TENSE MUSIC)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
POLICEMAN: Can you confirm
that this is your daughter's?
Yeah. Yep.
Forensics have also recovered
a urine sample
that, at this stage,
does not appear
to belong to the deceased.
We can query her
further tomorrow,
but we do need to
take some DNA evidence now.
Yep.
Mate, I understand
this is extremely hard.
Yeah.
Would it be easier
if her mother was present?
Uh, she's not in the picture.
Oh.
Well, in that case, my female
colleague will accompany Blaze
to the hospital and stay with
her through all the procedures.
No, I'll stay with her. I'm-I'm
her dad. I'll stay with her.
(TENSE MUSIC RESUMES)
(RUBBER GLOVES SNAPPING)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
(ETHEREAL AMBIENT MUSIC)
(CHIRPING CONTINUES)
(DRAGON MAKES
SOFT GROWLING SOUND)
At some point today, we need to
go back to the police station
to complete our statements.
No.
I'll be right there with you
the whole time, Blaze.
No.
They need your help, Blaze,
to find the man.
Must be starving.
There you go.
How about your favourite?
Scrambled eggs on toast.
And...
..then, I don't know about you,
but I am in the mood for
six hours of Lord Of The Rings.
Which should take us through
to dinner. That's pizza.
And what is that topping
I never let you have?
That disgusting topping?
Nutella?
Yeah. Today's your lucky day.
(CRACKS EGGS)
Six hours of earnest hobbits...
..and chocolate on pizza.
Talk to me, sweetheart.
Hey?
(GROANS SOFTLY)
(LOUD SPLASH)
WOMAN: I'm here to support you.
There's a lot of people
affected by this tragedy,
but you're my priority.
It's been two weeks.
How are you feeling today?
You've got
a committal hearing coming up.
And so one of the things
that we'll be doing together
is helping you feel clear
about describing the accident
to the legal professionals who
will be asking you questions.
It wasn't an accident.
OK. Well...
..just remember
you did the right thing.
You told your father,
and you're helping the police.
That's very brave.
I did nothing.
I don't want you
to feel shame in here.
Maybe we could find
some more constructive ways
to describe how you're feeling.
Dragon.
I have treated
a lot of kids like you
and I can see you're feeling
a lot of big things.
And we just need
to contain those
so that you can feel
more confident in a courtroom.
(MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
WOMAN: Are you
having any nightmares?
(MUSIC BUILDS)
You know, Blaze, you might
be surprised to hear this
but it's commonly accepted
that dreams,
and therefore nightmares,
don't mean anything.
(WAVES SPLASH)
(MUSIC BUILDS)
WOMAN: So the most important
thing for Blaze right now
is resolution.
She needs closure.
She has to see
the legal process through.
(LOWERS VOICE)
Based on today, though,
I'm not entirely sure
how she will present
in a committal hearing.
In addition, the sleep
deprivation's only gonna
make her more difficult
to manage.
Now, I can prescribe something
to help...
Well, hang on,
she's only 12 years old.
Her brain
isn't fully developed.
Look, as you'd appreciate,
Jade,
I've never been in
a situation like this before.
I-I'm looking to you
to guide me.
To guide us.
Can I also suggest
that Blaze receives
some psychiatric support
outside the court system?
Might help her distinguish
between reality
and her imagination
and...help you both
find a new normal.
I didn't realise this was
purely procedural support.
(GROWLING)
Zephy, that woman.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
I needed you out there.
(CERAMIC PIECES CLATTER)
Shit, yes.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
(MELODIC WHISTLING)
(MELODIC WHISTLING,
GENTLE ACOUSTIC GUITAR)
ANGIE MCMAHON: If You Call
I'm putting down the habit
That habit of looking back
on all of it
And wishing I had done better
Oh, I just want to feel it
Feel that I like
who I'm becoming
And feel alright in the quiet
I know the sun don't rise
and set above me
I don't want you to
compromise a lot to love me
But if you call
I'll turn on the light
for you
If you call
I'm gonna be bright for you
If you call
(MELODIC WHISTLING)
I've been
a little darker...
BLAZE: Yes. No.
Yes. No.
And I've been wanting
you to see
Though you've been
coming round...
Yes. No.
Yes. No.
Yes.
No.
Yes. No.
(GROWLS SOFTLY)
The therapist said just
keep it simple. Yes or no.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
(TIN CLATTERS)
As we've been watching
people leaving
All the loving
that we've earned
Is gonna keep us breathing
All the loving
that we've earned
Is gonna keep us breathing
Is gonna keep us breathing
Is gonna
keep us breathing.
Do you mind if I stand,
Your Honour?
If it makes you
more comfortable, Blaze,
you're welcome to stand.
Right.
Blaze, you ready?
Ms Simmons.
Hello, Blaze.
Thank you for coming in today
to help us all understand
this tragedy.
I want to start
at the beginning...
I saw him kill her.
Just try to answer my questions
one at a time, please, Blaze.
Let's try this again.
Am I correct in saying
that you're 12 years old?
Yes.
And you live with
your father only - correct?
Yes.
Have you ever seen
this man before?
Only once before today.
Please answer 'yes' or 'no'.
Yes.
Blaze...
..do you kiss people you love?
BLAZE: Yes.
SIMMONS: If you
kiss people you love,
what made you think that Jake
was trying to hurt Hannah
when he kissed her?
Hannah?
Your Honour...
SIMMONS: That was her name.
You didn't know that?
Blaze...
..do you know what sex is?
PROSECUTOR: Objection.
SIMMONS: Reliability
of witness.
Prosecution consented.
This child is their whole case.
MAGISTRATE: I'm going to allow
that question. Ms Simmons.
SIMMONS: Blaze, let me
repeat the question.
Do you know what sex is?
BLAZE: Yes.
Have you ever seen anyone
having sexual intercourse?
I've seen animals on TV.
I've seen some stuff
on the internet. Not much.
SIMMONS: OK. Do you know there
are different kinds of sex?
Have you heard of bondage?
JADE: Unfair question.
PROSECUTOR: Your Honour!
MAGISTRATE: Counsel,
I think we can move on.
Blaze, if you were concerned
about Hannah,
why did you not
scream for help?
I was...
I was just trying not to see.
Waiting for it to be over.
So when you were trying not
to see, your eyes were closed?
Yes, some of the time.
SIMMONS: I understand.
You were embarrassed.
Are you aware that in the past
Jake and Hannah
had been in a relationship?
Oh, this is bullshit!
- Fuck you!
- Young man!
I'm going to have to ask you
to absent yourself now, please.
Would you mind?
Ms Simmons.
Blaze, have you
ever told a lie?
(ETHEREAL MUSIC)
(ROARING)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
Could it be true that, in fact,
you didn't really understand
what you saw?
You know there is no-one
to corroborate your story?
You stayed watching something
that you know
that you shouldn't watch.
- You felt shame.
BLAZE: No.
Jake left Hannah...
No.
..soon after they had sex.
Jake testified that
she was attacked after that.
- No.
PROSECUTOR: For God's sake!
MAGISTRATE: Ladies and
gentlemen, that is enough.
I'm calling an adjournment.
(PEOPLE MUTTER)
We're done.
(BLAZE CRIES)
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
She's no longer
legally obligated
to be part of the process.
They're saying her
state of mind is unreliable.
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
(BLAZE CRIES)
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
BLAZE: (WHISPERS) Hannah!
LUKE: It's not an upside, Mum.
He just gets to wait it out,
and it could be years
before the trial starts.
Her name was Hannah.
LUKE: Oh, that solicitor.
How does she sleep at night?
BLAZE: I failed her, Zephy.
- (ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
She's basically being told
that she's lying,
that what she saw
didn't happen,
and you know how
her mind works. I just...
I'm just really worried
that she'll...
..that she's just...you know,
that she's just gonna lose it.
I have to go.
No, I've gotta go. Bye.
NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS:
Shattered Ground
The moon in the night sky
With pale eyes
And pale skin and long hair
Covering her naked body...
She's waving goodbye
The moon is a girl
With the sun in her eyes
Everywhere you are, I am
And everywhere you are
Well, I will hold
your hand again
Only you are beautiful
Only you are true
And youre waving goodbye
She is waving goodbye
The moon is a girl
With the sun in her eyes
Goodbye
Goodbye...
(TYPING)
Zephy.
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
Look at her, Zephy.
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
Hannah.
Micah. Billy.
What the fuck?!
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
(CICADAS CHIRP)
(TURNS MUSIC ON)
THE MOLDY PEACHES:
What Went Wrong
Uh!
Ah-oooh!
Oh, this is pleasant.
Do you remember
what went wrong?
Please don't tell me
The walk home...
Inspired lyrics.
Please don't tell me
Take me to your leader
Just take me
to your leader...
So, what were you and Nan
talking about last night?
Nothing. Just, uh, adult stuff.
Dad, are you fucking serious?!
- Just answer me straight!
- Stop fucking swearing!
Take me to your leader
Just take me
to your leader...
(SONG CONTINUES)
Turn that down.
(TURNS MUSIC DOWN)
That's kind of funny.
"Stop fucking swearing."
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
It was a lame answer.
I'm...I'm sorry.
Did you know it takes
four to six minutes to die
from a brain bleed?
- Who told you that?
- Internet.
You know that you can always
come to me if you...
..if you want to
talk about that stuff.
Even if it's adult stuff?
Yeah.
You're being ridiculous.
Ow! Ow! Stop!
Stop it!
(CAR DOOR SLAMS)
- Have fun.
- I'm getting the bus home.
Um...hot.
I wouldn't mind me
some of that.
INSTRUCTOR:
Girls, stop talking.
Sorry.
How about you?
Um...
(WHISPERS) I'm a virgin, so...
Yeah. Me too.
But hopefully not
for too much longer.
And, I mean,
you could get it
any time you want to, Blaze.
You're seriously beautiful.
INSTRUCTOR: Anna, you're up.
(BLAZE GRUNTS)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
Blaze! You know
that's an illegal move!
Go do wall sit, now.
- You OK?
- Yeah.
(PENSIVE MUSIC)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER
AND LAUGHTER)
(BLAZE BANGS WINDOW)
Stop! Stop!
(SCREAMS) Stop! Stop!
- Blaze, what's going on?
- Stop!
(SCREAMS) Stop! Stop!
It's him! He killed her!
Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Argh...
Let me out!
Blaze.
(SHRIEKING) No!
- Blaze!
- No!
(WAILS UNCONTROLLABLY)
(CICADAS CHIRP LOUDLY)
(SHRIEKS)
(SILENCE)
(ROARS)
- Tea?
- Oh, thank you.
- Thanks. Cheers.
- No worries.
- There's milk in the fridge.
- Ah.
Seem to know your way around.
I stay with my little sister
when she has to
be here overnight.
This place kind of scares
the hell out of her.
Oh. That's very nice of you
to stay with her.
It's no big deal.
I probably
couldn't sleep at home
knowing she was here alone.
And my mum
can't leave the others.
Mmm. That's...
Plus, we get to hang out, so...
Who are you here with?
It's cool, man.
- Oh, shit, I'm sorry.
- You should eat something.
It helps.
Oh... Thank you.
Thanks. Sorry.
Has anyone spoken to you
about medication before?
Yeah.
I...I thought it was too soon.
I want to go home.
Yeah, we just have to sort
this out first, Blaze. Um...
You know, it's gone a bit far.
Yeah.
Will the medicine
kill my dragon?
(DARK, MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
Here you go, darling.
Blazey.
Blaze.
Daddy, I can't.
My hands are too big.
(SIGHS)
Zephy. (GRUNTS)
(GRUNTS ANGRILY) Will the
medicine kill my dragon?
(CONTINUES GRUNTING)
LUKE: It's been weeks
now, Mum.
She's not getting any better.
So you guys think you know
better than me, huh?
Fuck, you probably do.
(WOMAN CHUCKLES)
THE FLAMING LIPS:
She said I can be a frog
(WHOOPING)
I can be a bat
(WOMAN LAUGHS)
I can be a bear
(GROWLING)
Or I can be a cat
(MEOWING)
She said I can be a lion
(ROARING)
I can be a Gila monster
(CHITTERING)
I can be a warrior Indian
(ULULATING CRY)
I can be a helicopter
(WOMAN CHUCKLES)
She said I can be a wolf
(HOWLING)
I can be a finch
WOMAN: Ow! (CHUCKLES)
I can be a jaguar
(YAPPING)
Or a locust on a branch
She said I can be a monkey
(CHATTERING)
I can be a tiger
(ROARING)
I can be a tornado
(HOWLING)
Knocking down your wires
(YELPING)
Well, it seems like
she can be anything
Any kind of creature
She wants to be...
(ZEPHY SNORTS)
(GROWLS)
(GROWLS)
Hey, boy.
THE FLAMING LIPS:
Finding that there
Ain't no answer to find
THE FLAMING LIPS:
Watching The Planets
Oh, oh, oh
Watching the planets
Oh, oh, oh...
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
I'm building a fire, Zephy.
Oh, oh, oh
Watching the planets align
Oh, oh, oh...
(MUSIC FADES)
(FIGURINES CLINK)
Blaze!
Blaze, turn the shower off
and get out here right now.
Fuckin' crazy town out here.
Blaze!
Jesus Christ!
You could've burnt
the house down.
ANNA: So, I kissed
that hot jiujitsu boy.
BLAZE: Which one?
- (BOTH CHUCKLE)
Does it matter? I actually
don't remember his name.
But he accidentally stuck his
tongue up one of my nostrils.
It was so gross.
Are you sure
it was an accident?
So, was that him?
The guy you were yelling at?
My mum told me what happened
after you lost it on the bus.
That was him.
I kinda lost my mind.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
Fuck him.
Mum said you had to testify
at a pre-trial something.
Good on you, Blaze.
Yeah.
He isn't locked up, though.
The court case is still going
and Dad doesn't want me
to be involved anymore.
My uncle didn't
get into trouble, either.
My sister told my mum
and everything.
He still comes around
for Christmas.
It's fucking disgusting.
Fuck.
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
(CICADAS CHIRP)
(MENACING MUSIC)
(MENACING MUSIC SWELLS)
(GRUNTS)
(SCREAMS)
(EERIE MUSIC, ECHOING VOICES)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
ANNA: (ECHOING) Come on, Blaze.
- Come on, Blaze.
- Fight!
(CLAPS) Let's go, Blaze.
(ONLOOKERS CHEER)
(TENSE VIOLIN MUSIC)
LUKE: Come on, now!
ANNA: Come on, Blaze.
LUKE: Come on, now!
LUKE: Let's go!
GIRL: Yes!
- Yes!
LUKE: Let's go!
Come on.
Come on, Blazey!
Come on.
ANNA: Yes, Blaze!
- Yes!
Yes! Whoo!
- (ONLOOKERS CHEER)
- Yes! Beast!
Whoo!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
That was awesome!
So awesome!
- Dad, are you crying?
- I'm just...
Oh, my God.
You need to chill out.
- No. Thank you.
- Not crying, not crying. Bag.
- You did really well, honey.
- Yeah, yeah.
Have fun, guys.
I'm proud of you.
(ANNA CHUCKLES)
JONATHAN BREE: Fuck it
Fuck her...
So you get first pick
of future-loves.
Fuck it...
Intense.
ANNA: Boom. Got him.
- Oh, gross.
Are you sure this is it?
Yep, this is it.
ANNA: Do you know
what you want to say?
(BLAZE BREATHES HEAVILY)
Blaze.
It's OK if you're not ready.
Can we help you?
I know what I saw.
Jake, what is she
talking about?
Dunno.
I've never seen her before.
- Fuck, Blaze.
- I know what I saw.
Come on.
Blaze.
(TENSE, DOLEFUL
GUITAR PLUCKING)
I'm sorry if this upsets you,
Blaze,
but I'm your parent
and I'm responsible for you.
And just so you know,
I'm planning on getting the
ceiling repainted next week.
Please don't
look at me like that.
I...I don't deserve that.
So what?
I'm fine.
I only need my dragon
and my army and Hannah,
and I don't understand
why you can't see that.
I'll be downstairs when you're
calm enough to discuss this.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
(DARK, ATMOSPHERIC MUSIC)
SOAP&SKIN: Surrounded
Fireless and fleet
In danger eat
In danger eat
Fireless and fleet
In danger eat
(THUNDER RUMBLES)
Surrounded
Surrounded
(THUNDER RUMBLES)
Surrounded
Desire
Desire
Desire...
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
LUKE: Blaze. No, don't, don't!
(LUKE GROANS)
What the fuck are you doing?!
MAN: Luke!
- Get out!
Get out!
Luke, maybe you
should sit down.
You sit down there
and you do not move!
Do not move!
I cannot look at you right now!
Mate, you need to talk
to the police.
Yeah, and-and you...
Can you just mind your own
fuckin' business, please?!
(DOG HOWLS IN DISTANCE)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(MELANCHOLY MUSIC)
(GRUNTS SOFTLY)
What are you reading?
I just read the same word
a thousand times.
My brain is so munted
on these meds.
So, why are you here?
Bipolar.
Melancholic depression.
Anger management.
Maybe an infection in my brain.
Fuck knows.
You?
Oh, you know, I took
my clothes off to the moon.
You're cute.
(KISSES)
(WHISPERS) Stay close.
(ZEPHY GROANS SOFTLY)
WOMAN: You know, Blaze...
..I realise that you have
no reason to trust me
any more than anyone else,
so...
..maybe instead of me
asking you all the questions,
you could ask me some.
What would your parents have
called you if you were a boy?
Noble.
Mmm.
Thank God for that, eh?
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
What is bondage?
Bondage, Blaze...
..is the practice of
consensually tying
or restraining your partner
for sexual stimulation.
Did you know that when
a dragon turns lunar white,
it symbolises death
and rebirth?
I...I didn't. Wow.
Why would a person...
..rape someone they like?
Blaze, it can be...
..confusing to grasp that
most people know their rapist.
A rapist is often driven by...
..an exaggerated sense
of entitlement,
a lack of guilt or...
..a lack of compassion
for others.
Hey, I like your crooked eye.
- Yeah?
BLAZE: Yeah.
Ah, it took me...
..it took me some time, but...
..I like it, too.
Why am I locked up
but Jake isn't?
I work with a lot of survivors.
Like you.
What you and Hannah experienced
in that laneway...
..that will echo through
your whole life.
Some days it will feel...
..really close,
take up all your vision.
Other days you might not
think of it at all.
Blaze?
I need you to remember...
..you are not broken.
Healing isn't linear.
Yeah, I, uh... (CHUCKLES WRYLY)
I got those after some shit
happened to me a few years ago.
My dragon
likes cherry blossoms.
WOMAN: Well, that doesn't
surprise me.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
You're a beautiful dragon.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(SNARLS GENTLY)
(ROARS PLAYFULLY)
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC SWELLS)
Zephy?
No, Zephy...
(INHALES DEEPLY)
(BREATHES DEEPLY)
I missed you, beautiful girl.
I'm not the same, Dad.
I can see that.
Zephy?
Zephy.
Hey...
Hi.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry. Please stay.
I need you.
Don't leave me, please.
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(SOBS) I'll make it better,
Zephy. I'll make it better.
I promise you.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
BLAZE: Hi.
Mate, I'll catch up
with you.
Hi.
How are you going?
My dad doesn't want me to
go back to court, but I just...
I get it.
My dad stopped
my little brother
from going back to court.
I still tell him what happens,
though.
I fucked it up so badly
last time.
I understand
if you don't do it.
I wish...
I just wish I had
something to say...
..to testify to.
(DOOR CLOSES)
BLAZE: Zeph?
Zephy?
Zeph?
(CRACKING SOUND)
Zephy?
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
(MOURNFUL PIANO MUSIC)
Zephy.
ROSE GRAYSON:
Ne me quitte pas
Il faut oublier
Tout peut s'oublier
Qui s'enfuit dj
Oublier le temps
Des malentendus
Et le temps perdu
A savoir comment
Oublier ces heures
Qui tuaient parfois
A coups de pourquoi
Le coeur du bonheur
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Moi
- Je t'offrirai...
- (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Des perles de pluie
Venues de pays
O il ne pleut pas
Je creuserai la terre
Jusqu'aprs ma mort
Pour couvrir ton corps
D'or et de lumire
Je ferai un domaine
O l'amour sera roi
O l'amour sera loi
O tu seras reine
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Je ne vais plus pleurer
Je ne vais plus parler
Je me cacherai l
A te regarder
Danser et sourire
Et t'couter
Chanter et puis rire
Laisse-moi devenir
L'ombre de ton ombre
L'ombre de ta main
L'ombre de ton chien
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas...
LUKE: Ah, Blaze.
Could you come here, please?
Um...
So, uh...
..now they're suggesting
that...
..you do a...
a prerecorded testimony.
And-and they're saying that...
..that you can do it from home
and that I can be with you
the whole time if, um...
..if, uh,
if that's what you want.
It's OK, Dad.
I've learned
it's better to just feel it.
Oh. It's just...
I remember when your mum
was birthing you
here in this house.
Running endless baths
and showers.
I was so worried.
I was so worried.
The truth is, because...
..I...I didn't know
how to help.
I don't know how to help.
You can call the lawyers
and make a time.
I'll be ready.
(FAINT HEARTBEAT)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(ROARS)
(MUSIC SWELLS)
BLAZE: My lifelong friend.
(DISTORTED ELECTRIC GUITAR
BLARES)
(ROARS)
(URGENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
COCTEAU TWINS: Fotzepolitic
My dreams are low
They're sick
And must be addressed
They're young girl's dreams
True, some do
Can be shooed
Like the barely-lit stars
While others just root
Like the scary hairs on our
Singing hoof
Like the scary hairs
on our singing hooves
They goof
A fairy fool
Girl, it's you
I can spoon inside me
But when I'm set in my fate
A clean start,
but I feel strong
That one bound
We all reached the ground
Leavin' them empty headed
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you....
BLAZE: My name is Blaze.
I'm 13 years old and I am
going to describe what I saw.
Will you?
Oh, will you?
My dreams are low
They're sick
And must be addressed
They're young girl's dreams
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you?
Oh, will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
Will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
Will you?
(DARK, MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
(BABBLES)
(BABBLES)
(ETHEREAL, UPLIFTING MUSIC)
(FAST-PACED ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC FADES)
(GENTLE GROWLING)
JONATHAN BREE: Fuck It
(GENTLE GROWLING CONTINUES)
We can't help
nor shake this feeling
Better judgement is conceding
Go ask a biophysicist
It's survival of the dimmest
We can't help
nor shake this feeling
Two sophisticated monkeys
Go ask a biophysicist
It's survival of the dimmest
Fuck it
Fuck her...
(GIRLS LAUGH)
(GIRLS LAUGH
AND CHATTER INDISTINCTLY)
I think it's the best one yet.
I just love it.
It's so random.
(GIRLS CHATTER AND LAUGH)
(' LITTLE BUNNY FOO FOO'
PLAYS THROUGH HEADPHONES)
Little bunny foo foo
hopping through the forest
Scooping up the field mice
and bopping them on the head.
(MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING)
(DOG WHINES)
Hey, baby.
Hey.
(FOOTSTEPS)
(WOMAN LAUGHS)
WOMAN: Yeah. Good.
GIRL: Good boy.
WOMAN: So, if you're happy
to swing by our house,
then maybe we can both pick up
Mum and see her together?
OK.
Alright, thank you.
MAN: Hey.
Oh. Hey.
You left without
saying goodbye.
I had to take a call.
You heading back in
for a drink?
Hey, come on, Jake...
Jake, come on.
Hey.
Hey. We talked about this.
It's never gonna happen again.
OK?
Come on.
With all that eye contact
over lunch?
What was that? Hey...
Jake! What the fuck?! Alright?
JAKE: (CHUCKLING)
Fuckin' hell.
WOMAN: I didn't even know
you were gonna be here.
Uh-huh.
Let's just go back inside, OK?
(CRIES OUT)
Let go of me!
No!
Don't!
(SCREAMS) Help!
(MUFFLED SCREAMING)
Argh! Fuck!
(GRUNTS)
MICAH P HINSON: Jesus
My Lord
Don't need me no more...
He's gone down...
- (GRUNTING)
- That golden shore...
(WOMAN GRUNTS)
Jesus, my Lord
Don't need me no more...
Oi! Hey!
He's gone down
that golden shore
The rivers
they keep on moving
And the homeless
they keep on looking...
- Please. Please stay away.
- And my good book says
That God is good...
Please. Please, stay away!
No! No! (SCREAMS)
(LOUD CRACK)
- (WHIMPERS)
- There we go.
Yep. (GRUNTS)
(GRUNTS)
- (JAKE GRUNTS)
- (WOMAN WHIMPERS AND GROANS)
(WOMAN WAILS WEAKLY)
(MOANS WEAKLY)
(BREATHES RAGGEDLY)
(SOUND OF URINE TRICKLING)
Hey.
Whoa, whoa.
(PANTING) Hey.
(JAKE RUNS AWAY)
(CICADAS CHIRP NOISILY)
(TOTAL SILENCE)
(LOW DRONING SOUND)
(DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS)
(GIRL PANTS)
(DRONING, CREAKING,
RUMBLING MUSIC)
(WOMAN SCREAMS)
WOMAN: (ECHOING) Please
stay away from me.
Please, stay away.
(GIRL WHIMPERS)
(GROWLING)
(GIRL SOBS)
(GROWLING)
(SIREN WAILS IN DISTANCE)
(FOOTSTEPS)
You're a bit warm, darling.
You OK?
Oh, sweetheart.
Sweetheart, you vomited.
Come on.
Let's...let's get this sorted.
- Up you get.
- Stop moving me.
No, it's OK. It's OK.
Stop moving me.
I'm just gonna get
your jumper off. Arms up.
There we go. Come here.
OK?
It's OK, come on.
Let me sleep, Dad.
Clean you up. Come on.
You take your dress off.
I'm gonna get a cloth.
(BREATHES HEAVILY)
(UNEASY AMBIENT MUSIC)
(SOFT WHISPERING)
(PALM TREES RUSTLE)
(SOFT GROWLING)
(SOFT GROWLING CONTINUES)
(TYPING, CLICKING)
Hey.
(SOFTLY) Come on.
(FAINT SOBBING ECHOES)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
You missed dinner, darling.
You hungry?
(CICADAS REVERBERATE)
Sit down, darling.
What's wrong?
You OK?
Hey?
Blaze.
Did something happen to you?
(TENSE MUSIC)
Oh...
Oh. Jesus.
(TENSE MUSIC)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
POLICEMAN: Can you confirm
that this is your daughter's?
Yeah. Yep.
Forensics have also recovered
a urine sample
that, at this stage,
does not appear
to belong to the deceased.
We can query her
further tomorrow,
but we do need to
take some DNA evidence now.
Yep.
Mate, I understand
this is extremely hard.
Yeah.
Would it be easier
if her mother was present?
Uh, she's not in the picture.
Oh.
Well, in that case, my female
colleague will accompany Blaze
to the hospital and stay with
her through all the procedures.
No, I'll stay with her. I'm-I'm
her dad. I'll stay with her.
(TENSE MUSIC RESUMES)
(RUBBER GLOVES SNAPPING)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
(ETHEREAL AMBIENT MUSIC)
(CHIRPING CONTINUES)
(DRAGON MAKES
SOFT GROWLING SOUND)
At some point today, we need to
go back to the police station
to complete our statements.
No.
I'll be right there with you
the whole time, Blaze.
No.
They need your help, Blaze,
to find the man.
Must be starving.
There you go.
How about your favourite?
Scrambled eggs on toast.
And...
..then, I don't know about you,
but I am in the mood for
six hours of Lord Of The Rings.
Which should take us through
to dinner. That's pizza.
And what is that topping
I never let you have?
That disgusting topping?
Nutella?
Yeah. Today's your lucky day.
(CRACKS EGGS)
Six hours of earnest hobbits...
..and chocolate on pizza.
Talk to me, sweetheart.
Hey?
(GROANS SOFTLY)
(LOUD SPLASH)
WOMAN: I'm here to support you.
There's a lot of people
affected by this tragedy,
but you're my priority.
It's been two weeks.
How are you feeling today?
You've got
a committal hearing coming up.
And so one of the things
that we'll be doing together
is helping you feel clear
about describing the accident
to the legal professionals who
will be asking you questions.
It wasn't an accident.
OK. Well...
..just remember
you did the right thing.
You told your father,
and you're helping the police.
That's very brave.
I did nothing.
I don't want you
to feel shame in here.
Maybe we could find
some more constructive ways
to describe how you're feeling.
Dragon.
I have treated
a lot of kids like you
and I can see you're feeling
a lot of big things.
And we just need
to contain those
so that you can feel
more confident in a courtroom.
(MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
WOMAN: Are you
having any nightmares?
(MUSIC BUILDS)
You know, Blaze, you might
be surprised to hear this
but it's commonly accepted
that dreams,
and therefore nightmares,
don't mean anything.
(WAVES SPLASH)
(MUSIC BUILDS)
WOMAN: So the most important
thing for Blaze right now
is resolution.
She needs closure.
She has to see
the legal process through.
(LOWERS VOICE)
Based on today, though,
I'm not entirely sure
how she will present
in a committal hearing.
In addition, the sleep
deprivation's only gonna
make her more difficult
to manage.
Now, I can prescribe something
to help...
Well, hang on,
she's only 12 years old.
Her brain
isn't fully developed.
Look, as you'd appreciate,
Jade,
I've never been in
a situation like this before.
I-I'm looking to you
to guide me.
To guide us.
Can I also suggest
that Blaze receives
some psychiatric support
outside the court system?
Might help her distinguish
between reality
and her imagination
and...help you both
find a new normal.
I didn't realise this was
purely procedural support.
(GROWLING)
Zephy, that woman.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
I needed you out there.
(CERAMIC PIECES CLATTER)
Shit, yes.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
(MELODIC WHISTLING)
(MELODIC WHISTLING,
GENTLE ACOUSTIC GUITAR)
ANGIE MCMAHON: If You Call
I'm putting down the habit
That habit of looking back
on all of it
And wishing I had done better
Oh, I just want to feel it
Feel that I like
who I'm becoming
And feel alright in the quiet
I know the sun don't rise
and set above me
I don't want you to
compromise a lot to love me
But if you call
I'll turn on the light
for you
If you call
I'm gonna be bright for you
If you call
(MELODIC WHISTLING)
I've been
a little darker...
BLAZE: Yes. No.
Yes. No.
And I've been wanting
you to see
Though you've been
coming round...
Yes. No.
Yes. No.
Yes.
No.
Yes. No.
(GROWLS SOFTLY)
The therapist said just
keep it simple. Yes or no.
Yes.
No.
Yes.
(TIN CLATTERS)
As we've been watching
people leaving
All the loving
that we've earned
Is gonna keep us breathing
All the loving
that we've earned
Is gonna keep us breathing
Is gonna keep us breathing
Is gonna
keep us breathing.
Do you mind if I stand,
Your Honour?
If it makes you
more comfortable, Blaze,
you're welcome to stand.
Right.
Blaze, you ready?
Ms Simmons.
Hello, Blaze.
Thank you for coming in today
to help us all understand
this tragedy.
I want to start
at the beginning...
I saw him kill her.
Just try to answer my questions
one at a time, please, Blaze.
Let's try this again.
Am I correct in saying
that you're 12 years old?
Yes.
And you live with
your father only - correct?
Yes.
Have you ever seen
this man before?
Only once before today.
Please answer 'yes' or 'no'.
Yes.
Blaze...
..do you kiss people you love?
BLAZE: Yes.
SIMMONS: If you
kiss people you love,
what made you think that Jake
was trying to hurt Hannah
when he kissed her?
Hannah?
Your Honour...
SIMMONS: That was her name.
You didn't know that?
Blaze...
..do you know what sex is?
PROSECUTOR: Objection.
SIMMONS: Reliability
of witness.
Prosecution consented.
This child is their whole case.
MAGISTRATE: I'm going to allow
that question. Ms Simmons.
SIMMONS: Blaze, let me
repeat the question.
Do you know what sex is?
BLAZE: Yes.
Have you ever seen anyone
having sexual intercourse?
I've seen animals on TV.
I've seen some stuff
on the internet. Not much.
SIMMONS: OK. Do you know there
are different kinds of sex?
Have you heard of bondage?
JADE: Unfair question.
PROSECUTOR: Your Honour!
MAGISTRATE: Counsel,
I think we can move on.
Blaze, if you were concerned
about Hannah,
why did you not
scream for help?
I was...
I was just trying not to see.
Waiting for it to be over.
So when you were trying not
to see, your eyes were closed?
Yes, some of the time.
SIMMONS: I understand.
You were embarrassed.
Are you aware that in the past
Jake and Hannah
had been in a relationship?
Oh, this is bullshit!
- Fuck you!
- Young man!
I'm going to have to ask you
to absent yourself now, please.
Would you mind?
Ms Simmons.
Blaze, have you
ever told a lie?
(ETHEREAL MUSIC)
(ROARING)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
Could it be true that, in fact,
you didn't really understand
what you saw?
You know there is no-one
to corroborate your story?
You stayed watching something
that you know
that you shouldn't watch.
- You felt shame.
BLAZE: No.
Jake left Hannah...
No.
..soon after they had sex.
Jake testified that
she was attacked after that.
- No.
PROSECUTOR: For God's sake!
MAGISTRATE: Ladies and
gentlemen, that is enough.
I'm calling an adjournment.
(PEOPLE MUTTER)
We're done.
(BLAZE CRIES)
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
She's no longer
legally obligated
to be part of the process.
They're saying her
state of mind is unreliable.
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
(BLAZE CRIES)
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
BLAZE: (WHISPERS) Hannah!
LUKE: It's not an upside, Mum.
He just gets to wait it out,
and it could be years
before the trial starts.
Her name was Hannah.
LUKE: Oh, that solicitor.
How does she sleep at night?
BLAZE: I failed her, Zephy.
- (ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
She's basically being told
that she's lying,
that what she saw
didn't happen,
and you know how
her mind works. I just...
I'm just really worried
that she'll...
..that she's just...you know,
that she's just gonna lose it.
I have to go.
No, I've gotta go. Bye.
NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS:
Shattered Ground
The moon in the night sky
With pale eyes
And pale skin and long hair
Covering her naked body...
She's waving goodbye
The moon is a girl
With the sun in her eyes
Everywhere you are, I am
And everywhere you are
Well, I will hold
your hand again
Only you are beautiful
Only you are true
And youre waving goodbye
She is waving goodbye
The moon is a girl
With the sun in her eyes
Goodbye
Goodbye...
(TYPING)
Zephy.
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
Look at her, Zephy.
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
Hannah.
Micah. Billy.
What the fuck?!
(ZEPHY GROWLS)
(CICADAS CHIRP)
(TURNS MUSIC ON)
THE MOLDY PEACHES:
What Went Wrong
Uh!
Ah-oooh!
Oh, this is pleasant.
Do you remember
what went wrong?
Please don't tell me
The walk home...
Inspired lyrics.
Please don't tell me
Take me to your leader
Just take me
to your leader...
So, what were you and Nan
talking about last night?
Nothing. Just, uh, adult stuff.
Dad, are you fucking serious?!
- Just answer me straight!
- Stop fucking swearing!
Take me to your leader
Just take me
to your leader...
(SONG CONTINUES)
Turn that down.
(TURNS MUSIC DOWN)
That's kind of funny.
"Stop fucking swearing."
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
It was a lame answer.
I'm...I'm sorry.
Did you know it takes
four to six minutes to die
from a brain bleed?
- Who told you that?
- Internet.
You know that you can always
come to me if you...
..if you want to
talk about that stuff.
Even if it's adult stuff?
Yeah.
You're being ridiculous.
Ow! Ow! Stop!
Stop it!
(CAR DOOR SLAMS)
- Have fun.
- I'm getting the bus home.
Um...hot.
I wouldn't mind me
some of that.
INSTRUCTOR:
Girls, stop talking.
Sorry.
How about you?
Um...
(WHISPERS) I'm a virgin, so...
Yeah. Me too.
But hopefully not
for too much longer.
And, I mean,
you could get it
any time you want to, Blaze.
You're seriously beautiful.
INSTRUCTOR: Anna, you're up.
(BLAZE GRUNTS)
(CICADAS CHIRPING)
Blaze! You know
that's an illegal move!
Go do wall sit, now.
- You OK?
- Yeah.
(PENSIVE MUSIC)
(INDISTINCT CHATTER
AND LAUGHTER)
(BLAZE BANGS WINDOW)
Stop! Stop!
(SCREAMS) Stop! Stop!
- Blaze, what's going on?
- Stop!
(SCREAMS) Stop! Stop!
It's him! He killed her!
Stop!
Stop! Stop!
Argh...
Let me out!
Blaze.
(SHRIEKING) No!
- Blaze!
- No!
(WAILS UNCONTROLLABLY)
(CICADAS CHIRP LOUDLY)
(SHRIEKS)
(SILENCE)
(ROARS)
- Tea?
- Oh, thank you.
- Thanks. Cheers.
- No worries.
- There's milk in the fridge.
- Ah.
Seem to know your way around.
I stay with my little sister
when she has to
be here overnight.
This place kind of scares
the hell out of her.
Oh. That's very nice of you
to stay with her.
It's no big deal.
I probably
couldn't sleep at home
knowing she was here alone.
And my mum
can't leave the others.
Mmm. That's...
Plus, we get to hang out, so...
Who are you here with?
It's cool, man.
- Oh, shit, I'm sorry.
- You should eat something.
It helps.
Oh... Thank you.
Thanks. Sorry.
Has anyone spoken to you
about medication before?
Yeah.
I...I thought it was too soon.
I want to go home.
Yeah, we just have to sort
this out first, Blaze. Um...
You know, it's gone a bit far.
Yeah.
Will the medicine
kill my dragon?
(DARK, MYSTERIOUS MUSIC)
Here you go, darling.
Blazey.
Blaze.
Daddy, I can't.
My hands are too big.
(SIGHS)
Zephy. (GRUNTS)
(GRUNTS ANGRILY) Will the
medicine kill my dragon?
(CONTINUES GRUNTING)
LUKE: It's been weeks
now, Mum.
She's not getting any better.
So you guys think you know
better than me, huh?
Fuck, you probably do.
(WOMAN CHUCKLES)
THE FLAMING LIPS:
She said I can be a frog
(WHOOPING)
I can be a bat
(WOMAN LAUGHS)
I can be a bear
(GROWLING)
Or I can be a cat
(MEOWING)
She said I can be a lion
(ROARING)
I can be a Gila monster
(CHITTERING)
I can be a warrior Indian
(ULULATING CRY)
I can be a helicopter
(WOMAN CHUCKLES)
She said I can be a wolf
(HOWLING)
I can be a finch
WOMAN: Ow! (CHUCKLES)
I can be a jaguar
(YAPPING)
Or a locust on a branch
She said I can be a monkey
(CHATTERING)
I can be a tiger
(ROARING)
I can be a tornado
(HOWLING)
Knocking down your wires
(YELPING)
Well, it seems like
she can be anything
Any kind of creature
She wants to be...
(ZEPHY SNORTS)
(GROWLS)
(GROWLS)
Hey, boy.
THE FLAMING LIPS:
Finding that there
Ain't no answer to find
THE FLAMING LIPS:
Watching The Planets
Oh, oh, oh
Watching the planets
Oh, oh, oh...
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
I'm building a fire, Zephy.
Oh, oh, oh
Watching the planets align
Oh, oh, oh...
(MUSIC FADES)
(FIGURINES CLINK)
Blaze!
Blaze, turn the shower off
and get out here right now.
Fuckin' crazy town out here.
Blaze!
Jesus Christ!
You could've burnt
the house down.
ANNA: So, I kissed
that hot jiujitsu boy.
BLAZE: Which one?
- (BOTH CHUCKLE)
Does it matter? I actually
don't remember his name.
But he accidentally stuck his
tongue up one of my nostrils.
It was so gross.
Are you sure
it was an accident?
So, was that him?
The guy you were yelling at?
My mum told me what happened
after you lost it on the bus.
That was him.
I kinda lost my mind.
- Wow.
- Yeah.
Fuck him.
Mum said you had to testify
at a pre-trial something.
Good on you, Blaze.
Yeah.
He isn't locked up, though.
The court case is still going
and Dad doesn't want me
to be involved anymore.
My uncle didn't
get into trouble, either.
My sister told my mum
and everything.
He still comes around
for Christmas.
It's fucking disgusting.
Fuck.
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
(CICADAS CHIRP)
(MENACING MUSIC)
(MENACING MUSIC SWELLS)
(GRUNTS)
(SCREAMS)
(EERIE MUSIC, ECHOING VOICES)
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
ANNA: (ECHOING) Come on, Blaze.
- Come on, Blaze.
- Fight!
(CLAPS) Let's go, Blaze.
(ONLOOKERS CHEER)
(TENSE VIOLIN MUSIC)
LUKE: Come on, now!
ANNA: Come on, Blaze.
LUKE: Come on, now!
LUKE: Let's go!
GIRL: Yes!
- Yes!
LUKE: Let's go!
Come on.
Come on, Blazey!
Come on.
ANNA: Yes, Blaze!
- Yes!
Yes! Whoo!
- (ONLOOKERS CHEER)
- Yes! Beast!
Whoo!
(CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
That was awesome!
So awesome!
- Dad, are you crying?
- I'm just...
Oh, my God.
You need to chill out.
- No. Thank you.
- Not crying, not crying. Bag.
- You did really well, honey.
- Yeah, yeah.
Have fun, guys.
I'm proud of you.
(ANNA CHUCKLES)
JONATHAN BREE: Fuck it
Fuck her...
So you get first pick
of future-loves.
Fuck it...
Intense.
ANNA: Boom. Got him.
- Oh, gross.
Are you sure this is it?
Yep, this is it.
ANNA: Do you know
what you want to say?
(BLAZE BREATHES HEAVILY)
Blaze.
It's OK if you're not ready.
Can we help you?
I know what I saw.
Jake, what is she
talking about?
Dunno.
I've never seen her before.
- Fuck, Blaze.
- I know what I saw.
Come on.
Blaze.
(TENSE, DOLEFUL
GUITAR PLUCKING)
I'm sorry if this upsets you,
Blaze,
but I'm your parent
and I'm responsible for you.
And just so you know,
I'm planning on getting the
ceiling repainted next week.
Please don't
look at me like that.
I...I don't deserve that.
So what?
I'm fine.
I only need my dragon
and my army and Hannah,
and I don't understand
why you can't see that.
I'll be downstairs when you're
calm enough to discuss this.
(ZEPHY GROWLS SOFTLY)
(DARK, ATMOSPHERIC MUSIC)
SOAP&SKIN: Surrounded
Fireless and fleet
In danger eat
In danger eat
Fireless and fleet
In danger eat
(THUNDER RUMBLES)
Surrounded
Surrounded
(THUNDER RUMBLES)
Surrounded
Desire
Desire
Desire...
(GROANS)
(SCREAMS)
LUKE: Blaze. No, don't, don't!
(LUKE GROANS)
What the fuck are you doing?!
MAN: Luke!
- Get out!
Get out!
Luke, maybe you
should sit down.
You sit down there
and you do not move!
Do not move!
I cannot look at you right now!
Mate, you need to talk
to the police.
Yeah, and-and you...
Can you just mind your own
fuckin' business, please?!
(DOG HOWLS IN DISTANCE)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(MELANCHOLY MUSIC)
(GRUNTS SOFTLY)
What are you reading?
I just read the same word
a thousand times.
My brain is so munted
on these meds.
So, why are you here?
Bipolar.
Melancholic depression.
Anger management.
Maybe an infection in my brain.
Fuck knows.
You?
Oh, you know, I took
my clothes off to the moon.
You're cute.
(KISSES)
(WHISPERS) Stay close.
(ZEPHY GROANS SOFTLY)
WOMAN: You know, Blaze...
..I realise that you have
no reason to trust me
any more than anyone else,
so...
..maybe instead of me
asking you all the questions,
you could ask me some.
What would your parents have
called you if you were a boy?
Noble.
Mmm.
Thank God for that, eh?
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
What is bondage?
Bondage, Blaze...
..is the practice of
consensually tying
or restraining your partner
for sexual stimulation.
Did you know that when
a dragon turns lunar white,
it symbolises death
and rebirth?
I...I didn't. Wow.
Why would a person...
..rape someone they like?
Blaze, it can be...
..confusing to grasp that
most people know their rapist.
A rapist is often driven by...
..an exaggerated sense
of entitlement,
a lack of guilt or...
..a lack of compassion
for others.
Hey, I like your crooked eye.
- Yeah?
BLAZE: Yeah.
Ah, it took me...
..it took me some time, but...
..I like it, too.
Why am I locked up
but Jake isn't?
I work with a lot of survivors.
Like you.
What you and Hannah experienced
in that laneway...
..that will echo through
your whole life.
Some days it will feel...
..really close,
take up all your vision.
Other days you might not
think of it at all.
Blaze?
I need you to remember...
..you are not broken.
Healing isn't linear.
Yeah, I, uh... (CHUCKLES WRYLY)
I got those after some shit
happened to me a few years ago.
My dragon
likes cherry blossoms.
WOMAN: Well, that doesn't
surprise me.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
You're a beautiful dragon.
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(SNARLS GENTLY)
(ROARS PLAYFULLY)
(BOTH CHUCKLE)
(ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC SWELLS)
Zephy?
No, Zephy...
(INHALES DEEPLY)
(BREATHES DEEPLY)
I missed you, beautiful girl.
I'm not the same, Dad.
I can see that.
Zephy?
Zephy.
Hey...
Hi.
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry. Please stay.
I need you.
Don't leave me, please.
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(SOBS) I'll make it better,
Zephy. I'll make it better.
I promise you.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
BLAZE: Hi.
Mate, I'll catch up
with you.
Hi.
How are you going?
My dad doesn't want me to
go back to court, but I just...
I get it.
My dad stopped
my little brother
from going back to court.
I still tell him what happens,
though.
I fucked it up so badly
last time.
I understand
if you don't do it.
I wish...
I just wish I had
something to say...
..to testify to.
(DOOR CLOSES)
BLAZE: Zeph?
Zephy?
Zeph?
(CRACKING SOUND)
Zephy?
(ZEPHY GRUNTS)
(MOURNFUL PIANO MUSIC)
Zephy.
ROSE GRAYSON:
Ne me quitte pas
Il faut oublier
Tout peut s'oublier
Qui s'enfuit dj
Oublier le temps
Des malentendus
Et le temps perdu
A savoir comment
Oublier ces heures
Qui tuaient parfois
A coups de pourquoi
Le coeur du bonheur
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Moi
- Je t'offrirai...
- (CHEERING AND APPLAUSE)
Des perles de pluie
Venues de pays
O il ne pleut pas
Je creuserai la terre
Jusqu'aprs ma mort
Pour couvrir ton corps
D'or et de lumire
Je ferai un domaine
O l'amour sera roi
O l'amour sera loi
O tu seras reine
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Je ne vais plus pleurer
Je ne vais plus parler
Je me cacherai l
A te regarder
Danser et sourire
Et t'couter
Chanter et puis rire
Laisse-moi devenir
L'ombre de ton ombre
L'ombre de ta main
L'ombre de ton chien
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas
Ne me quitte pas...
LUKE: Ah, Blaze.
Could you come here, please?
Um...
So, uh...
..now they're suggesting
that...
..you do a...
a prerecorded testimony.
And-and they're saying that...
..that you can do it from home
and that I can be with you
the whole time if, um...
..if, uh,
if that's what you want.
It's OK, Dad.
I've learned
it's better to just feel it.
Oh. It's just...
I remember when your mum
was birthing you
here in this house.
Running endless baths
and showers.
I was so worried.
I was so worried.
The truth is, because...
..I...I didn't know
how to help.
I don't know how to help.
You can call the lawyers
and make a time.
I'll be ready.
(FAINT HEARTBEAT)
(ZEPHY GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(GRUNTS SOFTLY)
(ROARS)
(MUSIC SWELLS)
BLAZE: My lifelong friend.
(DISTORTED ELECTRIC GUITAR
BLARES)
(ROARS)
(URGENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY)
COCTEAU TWINS: Fotzepolitic
My dreams are low
They're sick
And must be addressed
They're young girl's dreams
True, some do
Can be shooed
Like the barely-lit stars
While others just root
Like the scary hairs on our
Singing hoof
Like the scary hairs
on our singing hooves
They goof
A fairy fool
Girl, it's you
I can spoon inside me
But when I'm set in my fate
A clean start,
but I feel strong
That one bound
We all reached the ground
Leavin' them empty headed
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you....
BLAZE: My name is Blaze.
I'm 13 years old and I am
going to describe what I saw.
Will you?
Oh, will you?
My dreams are low
They're sick
And must be addressed
They're young girl's dreams
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to you
Will you?
Oh, will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
Will you?
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
See and saw
Bounce me back to ya
Will you?