Sun beam passes Lora's face. She opens her eyes as been
already awake.
Turns to Jack, on the other side of the bed. Jack feels her,
moves away.
JACK
(groggy)
No...
Lora takes out her cell. Checks the time. Some chat ballons
pop-ups and social network notifications.
Lora opens one. Life hack by some user: "Cherish the morning
as you might regret the day".
Lora gives a neat smile. Dives into her pillow.
The minibus moves along curvy road. Deeper and deeper among
the backcountry hills.
Jack's hungover face draggs across the seat. He has shades
on him, can't tell if he's sleeping or wasted.
Lora is on the opposite row. Vividly observing the
fast-moving nature outside.
Ivan is accompanying the equipment. Three super-large
backpacks and some nylon bags around him.
He is focused straight, calculating his thoughts.
Some native peasants at the back laughing and TALKING loudly
putting some mingles into almost empty ride.
Ivan has made the decision. Merely informing others.
He smacks Jack, having him awake now.
IVAN
I'll go ask!
Jack is gathering his whereabouts. Does not react to Ivan.
Ivan stands up, moving on to the DRIVER (late 50s)
Lora notices. She goes along.
LORA
Ivan! Ivan!
She has got his attention.
LORA (CONT'D)
Whatcha doing?
IVAN
I'm asking the driver for the short
cut.
LORA
Ivan, we haven't spoken about
this...
IVAN
I know. You'll need to trust me.
LORA
(to herself)
Fuck...
She goes back to Jack who needs some explanation.
Ivan moves next to the driver. Leans over.
IVAN
Hej! Studencista?
Driver goes native.
IVAN
Do you speak English?
DRIVER
Yes! Very much turist here!
IVAN
Look, can you tell me where is S t
u d e n c I s t a? Me and my
friends were told it is a quite
short cut to the Trinity monastery.
DRIVER
Ah...yes...near here. But better
you go with me on the road.
IVAN
But this way is two-three hours
cut, yes?
DRIVER
Yes. Yes. Hard to climb.
(looks back, spots the
equipment)
But you mountain climbers. No
trouble for you!
IVAN
Just tell me when we get there.
DRIVER
No problem. In a half hour maybe.
Ivan taps him on the shoulder. Gets back to his seat.
Lora and Jack await the news.
IVAN
It's about in a half hour. Check if
all is in place.
JACK
So this is it, huh? No vote?
Ivan does not revert. Lora jerks aside. Clearly not
satisfied with Ivan's decision.
The minibus stops in the middle of the road. A small goat
trail peaking out the fairly narrow hill just a click off
the road.
Ivan, Lora, and Jack jump outside. All packed, full gear on
them.
Ivan leans back to the door.
IVAN
(to driver)
This is the road up, yes?
DRIVER
Yes! Just straight, the road leads
all up to the hill.
IVAN
It's marked, yes?
The driver does not get him. Ivan gestures circle with his
hands.
IVAN
Marked...
DRIVER
Ah, yes! Yes! It is official road.
IVAN
Okay...B l a g o d a r a m!
DRIVER
(grins)
So sreka!
The minibus leaves.
IVAN
This is it ladies and gentleman!
Check your watches and check your
network. Let's move out!
JACK
(mocks)
Eye-eye, sir!
They all take out their cell phones.
IVAN
The network looks good. Have the
water by the reach. Let's go!
He sprints out up the road.
Jack is to follow. Lora hardly moves. Jack notices this.
JACK
C'mon honey. This is why we are
here.
Lora starts moving. Jack is trying to catch up with the
leader.
JACK (CONT'D)
Hey! Wait up, Ivan the great!
LORA
(under breath)
Alexander was the great. Ivan was
the terrible, you ass...
Ivan, Jack and Lora all move in a single file. They're now
on much woodsy terrain.
Bushes and thick branches everywhere. Ivan is alerted, cheks
upon the markings.
He spots one painted on a tree. Moves solid forward.
Jack and Lora whine behind. Signs of mid - aggravation on
their faces.
Jack breaks the peace.
JACK
Time-out squad! I need a break.
Ivan checks his watch.
IVAN
We're slowing...
JACK
Hey! This ain't no boot camp, man!
'sides, last time I've checked you
were invited to this trip.
IVAN
Wanna do the lead?
LORA
Hey! Break it up! I don't need any
macho hump aside the tow I'm
wearing at my back.
IVAN
Just saying the point of this hike
was to make the trip shorter.
(looks up)
Good chances of rain soon.
LORA
Yea, well...would be safe and sound
within the minibus right now...
IVAN
Lora, Trinity was your joy ride.
Wanna go back? Be my guest!
JACK
Ah, shit...
LORA
Yes it was. Maybe my joy ride was
on that fucking bus too!
(beat)
We could have talked this over,
like grown ups, not...
IVAN
We're not lost, ok? Nothing's gonna
happen...just a trip to the woods.
(beat)
C'mon guys, we all voted
adventure...
JACK
Has the point there, Lora...
LORA
You shut the fuck up!
JACK
Okay, fuck! Let's do this, Ivan.
Taking your side now.
IVAN
Just...take a rest. We are still
about an hour ahead.
Ivan takes out his cell phone. Checks it.
JACK
Still good on net?
IVAN
Solid.
— ③
INT. LORA'S ROOM - MORNING
Sun beam passes Lora's face. She opens her eyes as been
already awake.
Turns to Jack, on the other side of the bed. Jack feels her,
moves away.
JACK
(groggy)
No...
Lora takes out her cell. Checks the time. Some chat ballons
pop-ups and social network notifications.
Lora opens one. Life hack by some user: "Cherish the morning
as you might regret the day".
Lora gives a neat smile. Dives into her pillow.
EXT. COUNTRYSIDE - DAY
The minibus moves along curvy road. Deeper and deeper among
the backcountry hills.
INT. MINIBUS - MOVING
Jack's hungover face draggs across the seat. He has shades
on him, can't tell if he's sleeping or wasted.
Lora is on the opposite row. Vividly observing the
fast-moving nature outside.
Ivan is accompanying the equipment. Three super-large
backpacks and some nylon bags around him.
He is focused straight, calculating his thoughts.
Some native peasants at the back laughing and TALKING loudly
putting some mingles into almost empty ride.
Ivan has made the decision. Merely informing others.
He smacks Jack, having him awake now.
IVAN
I'll go ask!
Jack is gathering his whereabouts. Does not react to Ivan.
Ivan stands up, moving on to the DRIVER (late 50s)
Lora notices. She goes along.
LORA
Ivan! Ivan!
She has got his attention.
LORA (CONT'D)
Whatcha doing?
IVAN
I'm asking the driver for the short
cut.
LORA
Ivan, we haven't spoken about
this...
IVAN
I know. You'll need to trust me.
LORA
(to herself)
Fuck...
She goes back to Jack who needs some explanation.
Ivan moves next to the driver. Leans over.
IVAN
Hej! Studencista?
Driver goes native.
IVAN
Do you speak English?
DRIVER
Yes! Very much turist here!
IVAN
Look, can you tell me where is S t
u d e n c I s t a? Me and my
friends were told it is a quite
short cut to the Trinity monastery.
DRIVER
Ah...yes...near here. But better
you go with me on the road.
IVAN
But this way is two-three hours
cut, yes?
DRIVER
Yes. Yes. Hard to climb.
(looks back, spots the
equipment)
But you mountain climbers. No
trouble for you!
IVAN
Just tell me when we get there.
DRIVER
No problem. In a half hour maybe.
Ivan taps him on the shoulder. Gets back to his seat.
Lora and Jack await the news.
IVAN
It's about in a half hour. Check if
all is in place.
JACK
So this is it, huh? No vote?
Ivan does not revert. Lora jerks aside. Clearly not
satisfied with Ivan's decision.
EXT. COUNTRYSIDE - LATER
The minibus stops in the middle of the road. A small goat
trail peaking out the fairly narrow hill just a click off
the road.
Ivan, Lora, and Jack jump outside. All packed, full gear on
them.
Ivan leans back to the door.
IVAN
(to driver)
This is the road up, yes?
DRIVER
Yes! Just straight, the road leads
all up to the hill.
IVAN
It's marked, yes?
The driver does not get him. Ivan gestures circle with his
hands.
IVAN
Marked...
DRIVER
Ah, yes! Yes! It is official road.
IVAN
Okay...B l a g o d a r a m!
DRIVER
(grins)
So sreka!
The minibus leaves.
IVAN
This is it ladies and gentleman!
Check your watches and check your
network. Let's move out!
JACK
(mocks)
Eye-eye, sir!
They all take out their cell phones.
IVAN
The network looks good. Have the
water by the reach. Let's go!
He sprints out up the road.
Jack is to follow. Lora hardly moves. Jack notices this.
JACK
C'mon honey. This is why we are
here.
Lora starts moving. Jack is trying to catch up with the
leader.
JACK (CONT'D)
Hey! Wait up, Ivan the great!
LORA
(under breath)
Alexander was the great. Ivan was
the terrible, you ass...
EXT. ON THE TRAIL - WOODS - LATER
Ivan, Jack and Lora all move in a single file. They're now
on much woodsy terrain.
Bushes and thick branches everywhere. Ivan is alerted, cheks
upon the markings.
He spots one painted on a tree. Moves solid forward.
Jack and Lora whine behind. Signs of mid - aggravation on
their faces.
Jack breaks the peace.
JACK
Time-out squad! I need a break.
Ivan checks his watch.
IVAN
We're slowing...
JACK
Hey! This ain't no boot camp, man!
'sides, last time I've checked you
were invited to this trip.
IVAN
Wanna do the lead?
LORA
Hey! Break it up! I don't need any
macho hump aside the tow I'm
wearing at my back.
IVAN
Just saying the point of this hike
was to make the trip shorter.
(looks up)
Good chances of rain soon.
LORA
Yea, well...would be safe and sound
within the minibus right now...
IVAN
Lora, Trinity was your joy ride.
Wanna go back? Be my guest!
JACK
Ah, shit...
LORA
Yes it was. Maybe my joy ride was
on that fucking bus too!
(beat)
We could have talked this over,
like grown ups, not...
IVAN
We're not lost, ok? Nothing's gonna
happen...just a trip to the woods.
(beat)
C'mon guys, we all voted
adventure...
JACK
Has the point there, Lora...
LORA
You shut the fuck up!
JACK
Okay, fuck! Let's do this, Ivan.
Taking your side now.
IVAN
Just...take a rest. We are still
about an hour ahead.
Ivan takes out his cell phone. Checks it.
JACK
Still good on net?
IVAN
Solid.