OVER THE MOON Written By Audrey Wells

OVER THE MOONWritten byAudrey Wells

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.201.SEQUENCE 0100 - SPACE DOGFADE UP ON BLACKBillions of glistening stars.MOTHER (O.S)Scientists can tell us many thingsabout space. They can tell us howfar away the stars are. They cantell us that space starts onehundred kilometers above the Earth.FORMING OUT OF THE STARS - An impossibly huge object lumberspast, too close for us to see it in its entirety. Is it aspacecraft? A meteor? No - it seems to have FUR.MOTHER (O.S.) (CONT’D)But they can’t tell us about theSpace Dog!SPACE DOG[BARKING EFFORTS][GRUMBLES]MOTHER (O.S.)He likes to chase comets and rollin the star dust!Enormous PAWS paddle through the blackness. A gargantuan pinkTONGUE flaps in slow motion.The SPACE DOG heads for the FULL MOON. His epic jaws openwide in a state of happy doggie delirium.MOTHER (O.S.) (CONT’D)As far as the Space Dog’sconcerned, the Moon is just a big,tempting ball. And almost everynight he takes a bite.SPACE DOG[CHOMPING EFFORT]The gargantuan Space Dog bites the Moon, getting part of itinto his mouth. CHOMP.WIDER FROM SPACE - it looks like the Moon WANES.SEQUENCE 0200 - LEGEND OF CHANG’EA giant foot enters screen and taps the water next to wherethe moon is reflected.

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.202.EXT. CANAL/WUZHEN WATER TOWN/CHINA - EVENING - THAT MOMENTThe foot belongs to Fei Fei, 5, who contemplates thisinformation from the comfort of her mother’s lap.MOTHERAnd that’s the real reason the moonhas phases.Mother brushes Young Fei Fei’s LONG HAIR as they gaze up atthe waning moon. FATHER shares their picnic blanket. They’rea beautiful family, serene and complete.YOUNG FEI FEISo, when the Moon is big and round,that’s when the Space Dog doesn’ttake a bite?MOTHERThat’s when the Moon Goddess,Chang’e, makes him spit it out.MOTHER holds the Chang’e doll up next to Fei Fei.BLAH!MOTHER (CONT’D)MOTHER pretends to spit out the moon. Both Young Fei Fei andMother [LAUGH] and [SNORT].FATHER[LAUGHS] All right, does anyonewant to hear the scientificexplanation?YOUNG FEI FEISorry baba, I like the Mommyexplanation best!MOTHER(teasing, to Dad)Outnumbered.YOUNG FEI FEITell me about Chang’e.Again?FATHERYOUNG FEI FEIAgain, again! I love to hear aboutthe moon goddess! Tell me, momma?

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.203.MOTHER unties a SCARF from around her neck that has an imageof the Moon Goddess, Chang’e, on it. Mother holds the scarfin front of FEI FEI, using it as a prop as she sings.(Transition to a 2D animated style)The story unravels on the scarf’s surface - the Chinesemythology of Chang’e and Houyi.SONG - ON THE MOON ABOVEMOTHERLONG AGO - AN ANCIENT STORYBEAUTIFUL AND KIND CHANG’EAND A HANDSOME MAN NAMED HOUYIWERE IN LOVE-True love?YOUNG FEI FEIMOTHERTRUE LOVEBUT SHE TOOK A MAGIC POTIONGIVING IMMORTALITYTHEN SHE FLOATEDLEAVING HER TRUE LOVEAND SHE WAITS FOR HIMON THE MOON ABOVE(Transition back to CG animation)Young FEI FEI tugs her Mother’s scarf down in front of her toreveal the waning moon.MOTHER (CONT'D)And that’s where she lives now - onthe Moon, with only Jade Rabbit tokeep her company.Why?YOUNG FEI FEIMOTHERBecause Houyi died here on Earth.YOUNG FEI FEIAnd when she cries, her tears turninto stardust.MOTHERLONGING, HOPINGFOR HER ONE TRUE LOVENOW SHE WAITS FOR HIMON THE MOON ABOVE

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.204.Mother tosses her scarf in the air. It floats up.FOREVER?FOREVER.YOUNG FEI FEIMOTHERFOREVER.FATHERThe scarf falls back down. Father catches it and wraps itlovingly around Mother’s shoulders and ties it in place. Theyshare a tender look as Fei Fei watches. She [GIGGLES].CUT TO:EXT. WATER TOWN/CHINA - EVENING - A MOMENT LATERFei Fei looking up at the moon. She asks her FatherYOUNG FEI FEI(To Father)Baba, do you think Chang’e is real?FATHER(indulgent)If your mother says she’s real,then she is absolutely real.[GIGGLES]YOUNG FEI FEIMOTHER[LAUGHS] Thank you!Mother turns to Fei Fei, whisperingMOTHER (CONT’D)Look up. Can you see Jade Rabbit?He’s making a potion.YOUNG FEI FEII can see him!MOTHERWhat do you think he’s making?YOUNG FEI FEIMoooon mush!MOTHERMoooon mush!FATHERMoooon mush!

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.205.They all [LAUGH].CUT TO:SEQUENCE 0300 - MAKING MOONCAKESEXT. WATER TOWN - JUST OUTSIDE THE FAMILY MOONCAKE BAKERYYoung Fei Fei runs over the bridge, a paper lantern in tow,making [ROCKET SOUND EFFECTS]. She hops up to tap the nose ofa stone lionYOUNG FEI FEIBunny rocket comin’ through![ROCKET SOUND EFFECT EFFORTS] Lookat my rocket ship!She passes in front of the shop. Mother and Father open upthe family Mooncake bakeryFATHERSlow down little astronaut! Youhave space breaks, you can usethem!Fei Fei runs through the shop. Mother slows her downMOTHERCool your jets! [LAUGHS]FEI FEIWatch out, momma! Baba! [GIGGLES]MOTHERHow about you help us makemooncakes today?She helps tie Fei Fei’s apron.I can?YOUNG FEI FEIMOTHERI think it’s about time you learnhow we make our special familymooncakes.Yay!YOUNG FEI FEIFei Fei skips into the crowded kitchen.

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.206.YOUNG FEI FEISorry! Excuse me!Fei Fei’s parents and TWO MORE BAKERS work side by side inperfect synchronicity.SONG - MOONCAKESMOTHER/BAKERSSTUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!STUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!SIFT THE FLOUR, LET THE EGGS CRACKKNEAD THE DOUGH ON EVERY HOURTHEN WE START IT ALL AGAINSTUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!STUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!FORM THE DOUGH AROUND THE FILLINGBRUSH WITH EGG AND PLEASE NOSPILLINGWHAT A LOVELY GIFT THEY AREFei Fei props herself up to the counter as Mother places aball of dough in front of her. She teaches young Fei Fei howto form a mooncake with a rolling pin. She’s a natural.MOTHERAND THERE’S TRADITION IN THESEMOONCAKESAND WE MAKE EVERY ONE WITH CARETHEN WE BAKE THEM FULL OF FONDNESSSWEETNESSLOFTING THROUGH THE AIRAND THERE IS MAGIC IN THESEMOONCAKESYOU CAN FEEL IT ALL AROUNDMOONCAKES WHERE THE MAGIC IS FOUNDBAKERSSTUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!STUFF! ROLL! PRESS! SMACK!SIFT THE FLOUR, LET THE EGGSCRACKKNEED THE DOUGH ON EVERY HOURTHEN WE START IT ALL AGAINFEMALE CUSTOMER/MALE CUSTOMERWE NEED FIVE MOREOR MAYBE TWELVEBECAUSE I’VE GOT THE COUSINSCOMING AND YOU KNOWJUST HOW THEY ARETHEY LOVE THESE CAKESSO I THINK YOU BETTER GIVE METWENTY MOREINT. MOONCAKE BAKERY/WATER TOWNFei Fei goes into the kitchen as a FIVE-YEAR-OLD. Time haspassed and she re-enters the bakery, now NINE-YEARS-OLD,carrying boxes of mooncakes.

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.207.MOTHEREACH ONE HOLDS A MESSAGE FROM THEMOON ABOVE“CHERISH LIFE AND EVERYTHING YOULOVE”She lovingly pushes Fei Fei’s hair behind her ear.As Mother enters the kitchen area with a bunch of take-outboxes, she suddenly feels faint.MOTHER (CONT’D)MAGIC IN THESE MOONCAKES-- Oh.Father goes to her, making sure she’s okay.Oh.FATHERMother accepts Father’s support as they share a tender lookbetween each other.Fei Fei looks at Mother, worried as Father helps her upFATHERMAGIC IN THESE MOONCAKESHey.FATHERMOTHERHIDDEN IN THESE MOONCAKES FOR YOUEXT. WATER TOWN STREETFei Fei pushes a cart, selling Mooncakes in the busy streetsof her town. Mother walks ahead of her with a cane, smellingthe cherry blossoms hanging from the trees.FEI FEIFlaky, sweet and delicious.Homemade mooncakes!MALE CUSTOMER #2Ten please!FEI FEIDid you know if you put fortybillion mooncakes side-by-side youcould reach the moon?MALE CUSTOMER #2That’s a lot of mooncakes.

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.208.FEI FEI‘Course if the moon is at itsfurthest point from the Earth,you’d need four hundred twenty-sixmillion two hundred thirty-twomore!MALE CUSTOMER #2[CHUCKLES] You better get baking.MOTHERMAGIC IN THESE MOONCAKES FOR YOUMother tickles Fei Fei’s nose with a flower as they continuedown the road.EXT. SPECIAL PLACE- NEW SEASONThe leaves change color and Mother now in a wheel chair. Timehas passed.Fei Fei and Father help Mother out of her wheel chair and tothe blanket at their special spot.MOTHERNOW THE LEAVES ARE CHANGINGSOON THE FESTIVAL BEGINSSUCH A SPECIAL FEELINGMOTHERMAGIC IN THESE MOONCAKESHIDDEN IN THESE MOONCAKES FORYOUFATHERMAGIC IN THESE MOONCAKESHIDDEN IN THESE MOONCAKES FORYOUFather and Mother present Fei Fei with a small white bunnyrabbit, BUNGEE. Fei Fei takes the bunny and snuggles it andthe family hugs each other.EXT. WATER TOWN - WINTERThe roofs of the town are covered by a misty fog.INT. FEI FEI’S ROOMFei Fei lies on her bed, and her door slowly opens. Fatherenters her room, sitting on her bed. They hug, sharing aquiet moment.EXT. SPECIAL SPOT

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.209.Fei Fei and Father are dressed in all black. They release alotus flower over the water as a tribute to Mother.INT. FEI FEI’S HOUSEFei Fei walks out from behind a curtain with cherry blossomson it. SHE IS NOW TWELVE YEARS OLD and her HAIR IS SHORT. Hersure movements give her an air of spunky individuality.Fei Fei takes a glistening, freshly baked mooncake andcarries it to the household ALTAR. There is a PHOTO of FEIFEI’S MOTHER.Fei Fei places the mooncake before her MOTHER’S PHOTO. Herreflection bounces off of the glass framing, showing theclose similarities between mother and daughter. Her eyes areglistening with tears, but she summons a brave smile.FEI FEIAND THERE ARE MEMORIES IN THESEMOONCAKESALL THE MOMENTS SHARED WITH YOUALL THE STORIES THAT YOU TOLD MEMAMAMAKE ME THINK OF YOUMAGIC IN THESE MEMORIESFOREVER I HOLD TRUEMOONCAKES AND THE MEMORIES OF YOUFei Fei picks up Bungee, snuggling her. Fei Fei holds acheery blossom flower, like the one her mom tickled her nosewith, and places it on the mooncake below her mother’spicture.CUT TO:INT. MOONCAKE BAKERYFei Fei and Father roll the mooncake dough. They use rollingpins the same way Mother taught her. She leans her headagainst Father’s shoulder.CUT TO:EXT. WATER TOWNThe sun rises over the town.

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.2010.SEQUENCE 0400 - FATHER AND FEI FEI BONDCUT TO:EXT. FAMILY MOONCAKE BAKERYThe streets of Wuzhen town are bustling with people.AT THEIR BAKERY- Fei Fei and Father open their windows forbusiness. Fei Fei hands a customer a box of mooncakesFATHERHere you go.FEI FEIHappy Moon Festival!Thank you!FEMALE CUSTOMERShe takes out her camera as the family smiles wide Qie Zi!FEI FEIThe camera flashesQie zi!FAMILYFei Fei pins the photo to a board behind her in the shop,filled with many smiling customers all holding their mooncakeboxes.FATHERNow you’re sure you don’t want meto go with you?FEI FEIYeah. I got this, baba.Father walks past carrying more boxes.EXT. SIDE OF THE FAMILY MOONCAKE SHOP - CONTINUOUSFather carries the boxes to Fei Fei’s bicycle in the drivewayoutside. Loading up her bike in the great tempo of bestfriends-Mooncakes?FEI FEI

OTM Final Conformed Draft - 07.30.2011.FATHERCheck. We got bungee cords?Check-FEI FEIFATHERWe have Bungee?FEI FEI[CHUCKLES] Check.Bungee jumps in the front basket, reclining into a comfyspot.They tighten the gears on her bike together FATHERAlright. Hey, we’ve got companytonight, so don’t be late. Okay?He gets up, smiling at Fei FeiFEI FEII’ll be back in time.(noticing oil on his face)Um [GIGGLES] baba.She points to her own face, prompting him to realize thesmudge. He wipes it off with a [CHUCKLE].Fei Fei speeds off and Bungee holds on. She nearly knocksdown a pedestrianFATHERCareful now!PEDESTRIAN(grips his bag) [YELPING]Oh, sorry.FEI FEIFei Fei rides over a bridge, where two stone lions adjoin thesteps. She pats the nose of one for luck, riding into-EXT. WATER TOWN - FIELDFei Fei rides passes a group of people doing Tai Chi squaredance.CUT TO: