Read the Script "If I Just"

Discover the Emotional Heart of "If I Just"

We are thrilled to share an exclusive glimpse into the emotional depth of our film, "If I Just."
This preview scene captures the essence of Lumina's transformative journey, highlighting her struggles and resilience.
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Exclusive Scene Preview: Blindfolded Dance
Join Lumina as she embarks on a healing journey through this visually and emotionally compelling scene.
Her movements, intertwined with a poignant voice-over, reflect her internal battle and the path to self-acceptance.

Scene Description:

• Setting: A minimalist room with soft lighting. Lumina blindfolded, dances slowly, her movements expressing her internal struggle and pain. The blindfold tissue gets wet as tears stream down her face, mingling with the essential oil applied to her heart chakra.

• Emotional Tone: Vulnerable, raw, and introspective.

• Script: Lumina dances alone in the room, her blindfold slowly becoming damp with tears. The camera captures her movements,
  highlighting the mix of grace and sorrow in her dance.
  Voice-Over (Man): As Lumina dances, the man's voice begins to narrate, reflecting on her internal struggle.

  • Man's Voice-Over: "She moves with a heart heavy with pain, each step a testament to her resilience. Yet, the voice in her mind whispers, 'Why can't I just... If I just...' She knows deep down, there is nothing more she could have done. She has always given her best."
    
    Scene Transition: The Mirror Scene

    Scene Description:

    • Setting: The same room, now with a large mirror in front of Lumina.

    • Interaction: A man appears as her ideal partner in the reflection, offering affirmations and challenging her negative self-talk.

    • Purpose: This scene visually represents the internal conflict between her self-doubt and the desire for self-acceptance.

    • Script: Lumina stops dancing and slowly removes the blindfold, her eyes red and teary. She walks to the mirror, staring at her reflection.

    Dialogue:

    • Lumina: (Whispering) Why can't I just be enough? I feel so trapped and manipulated. Why can't I break free from this pain?

    • The man: (Appearing in the reflection, gentle yet firm) You are enough, Lumina. You have always been enough. The problem isn't you; it's the way you've been made to feel by others.

    • Lumina: (Shaking her head) I’ve tried so hard to meet everyone's standards, to be perfect, to not disappoint. Maybe if I just tried harder, if I just did more, things would be different.

    • The man: (Interrupting) You have tried with all your heart. You've strived, and that's what matters. Look at yourself, see the strength in your eyes, the resilience in your heart.

    • Lumina: (Sobbing) How do I do that? I feel so lost, I feel alone. Who can I trust when I've been hurt so many times? I keep thinking if I could help more, fix the issues, try harder to be perfect if I were more understanding if I wasn't broken, maybe I wouldn't feel so isolated...

    • The man: (Smiling) Start by loving and accepting yourself, with all your flaws and qualities. You are worthy of love, especially your own. It's not about being perfect; it's about being true to yourself. Remember, it is the manipulation and control that distorted your view of yourself, not your true worth.

    • Lumina: (Softening) I want to believe that. I do. But it's so hard... It's dark, I'm so tired... I feel like I'm at the end of my rope.

    • The man: (Encouragingly) It's a journey, Lumina. One step at a time. Every small act of self-love brings you closer to peace and happiness. Trust yourself and the process.