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a little kid living in a village lives with his poor mother, he takes care of an injured little chick and becomes his best friend,
The Chick and the Child
Logline: A poverty-stricken boy in a remote village finds solace and unlikely companionship in an injured chick, forging a bond that transcends their circumstances.
Scene 1:
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – DAY
Dust motes dance in the harsh sunlight. A dilapidated hut stands alone, its thatch roof sagging. Eight-year-old LEO, thin and wiry, scavenges scraps near a dried-up stream. His clothes are patched and worn. His mother, ANNA (30s, weary but kind), watches from the hut’s doorway.
ANNA
(Calling softly)
Leo! Come for your porridge. It’s thin today, my son.
Leo sighs, but trudges towards the hut. He notices a small, injured CHICK huddled beneath a bush, its wing drooping.
Scene 2:
INT. HUT – DAY
The hut is sparsely furnished. Anna feeds Leo the meager porridge. Leo carefully carries the chick inside, concealing it in his ragged shirt.
LEO
Mama, I found a little chick. It’s hurt.
Anna looks at Leo, her face etched with worry.
ANNA
Leo, we barely have enough for ourselves. We can’t take care of another creature.
LEO
(Pleading)
But Mama, it’s so small…and hurt. Please, just for tonight?
Anna sees the desperate plea in his eyes. She sighs, knowing she can’t refuse.
ANNA
(Softly)
Alright, son. But just for tonight. We’ll see what happens tomorrow.
Leo beams, carefully placing the chick in a small, discarded bowl lined with cloth.
Scene 3:
MONTAGE – DAYS LATER
A montage shows Leo tenderly caring for the chick. He feeds it crumbs, shares his water, and keeps it warm in his shirt. The chick, initially weak and frightened, gradually recovers. The bond between boy and chick deepens. Leo names him Pip.
Scene 4:
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – DAY
Leo and Pip are playing near the stream. Pip, now healthy and strong, cheeps happily as Leo chases him. Other village children watch from afar, some laughing, some with a hint of envy in their eyes. One older boy, MARCO (10), approaches.
MARCO
Hey, that’s a pretty good chick. You gonna eat it?
Leo hugs Pip protectively.
LEO
No! He’s my friend.
Marco snorts.
MARCO
Friend? A chick? You’re silly.
Leo ignores him, continuing to play with Pip.
Scene 5:
INT. HUT – NIGHT
Anna watches Leo as he carefully tucks Pip into his bowl for the night. A small smile plays on her lips.
ANNA
He’s a good boy, isn’t he?
Leo nods, his eyes shining with affection.
Scene 6:
EXT. VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS – DAY
Weeks later, Leo and Pip are walking through a field of wildflowers. Pip, now fully grown, runs ahead, confidently exploring. Leo follows, a newfound joy in his eyes. He no longer looks as gaunt, his spirit lifted by his small, feathered friend. He’s learned resilience, compassion and the unexpected power of friendship from a tiny creature. The camera focuses on Leo’s smiling face, the wind gently ruffling his hair, Pip chirping joyfully by his side. The sun shines brightly on the two unlikely companions. The end.
