Run: 2026-02-20-01KHY9Q9XMNZ1JDA5NFAWQGT8Y

Here’s a voice sheet for the scene, capturing the tension, cultural barrier, and subtle clues in the dialogue. Since Selvi speaks only Hindi and Hunter doesn’t understand it, their exchange is a mix of miscommunication, frustration, and eventual breakthrough. --- ### **VOICE SHEET: "THE LOST PHOTOGRAPHER"** **Scene:** *A quiet afternoon at The Harvest Café in Alborn, MN. Selvi sits at a corner table, her camera bag open beside her. She’s reviewing photos of the town’s autumn foliage, her brow furrowed. Hunter enters, scanning the room before locking eyes on her. He approaches, his military posture slightly relaxed but alert.* --- #### **Hunter’s Approach** **Hunter** *(dry, no-nonsense, stepping up to the table)* "Ma’am?" *(Selvi jumps slightly, then exhales in Hindi, startled. She glances at Hunter, then back at her camera. Her hands tremble as she closes it.)* --- #### **Selvi’s Reaction (Hindi)** **Selvi** *(whispering, urgent, her voice shaking)* *"Mujhe yahan se jaana hai…"* *(I need to leave here…)* *"Koi galat hai…"* *(Something is wrong…)* *"Aaj raat ko…"* *(Last night…)* *"Ek ladki gaya…"* *(A girl disappeared…)* *"Uski tasveer…"* *(Her photo…)* *"Maine…"* *(I…)* *"Maine usko dekha…"* *(I saw her…)* *"Pehle se…"* *(Before…)* *"Aur ab…"* *(And now…)* *"Mujhe bhay lag raha hai…"* *(I’m scared…)* *(She clutches her camera, her knuckles white. Hunter blinks, confused, then pulls out his notebook and pen, scribbling down the Hindi words he doesn’t understand.)* --- #### **Hunter’s Attempts to Communicate** **Hunter** *(frowning, trying to parse the words)* "Ma’am, I don’t speak Hindi. But you’re upset. What happened?" *(Selvi shakes her head, her eyes wide with panic. She gestures frantically at her camera, then at the street outside.)* **Selvi** *(panicked, pointing outside)* *"Wahan…"* *(There…)* *"Aaj subah…"* *(This morning…)* *"Ek ladki…"* *(A girl…)* *"Uski aankhon mein…"* *(In her eyes…)* *"Dhokha…"* *(Deception…)* *"Aur…"* *(And…)* *"Maine…"* *(I…)* *"Maine usko click kiya…"* *(I took her picture…)* *"Par…"* *(But…)* *"Ab…"* *(Now…)* *"Maine usko dekha…"* *(I saw her…)* *"Gaya…"* *(Gone…)* *(She presses her palms to her face, sobbing softly. Hunter’s jaw tightens. He pulls out his phone, dials a number, and steps away to speak in low, urgent tones to someone off-camera.)* --- #### **Hunter’s Call (Off-Camera)** **Hunter** *(into phone, clipped)* "Davis, get over to the café on Main. We’ve got a lead. And send someone who speaks Hindi—*now*." *(He hangs up, turns back to Selvi. She’s still trembling, but her breathing is steadier. He sits across from her, softer now.)* --- #### **Hunter’s New Approach** **Hunter** *(gentler, but firm)* "Ma’am, I’m Detective Hunter. You’re safe here. But you need to tell me what you saw." *(Selvi nods, wiping her eyes. She takes a deep breath, then gestures to her camera. She opens it, flips through the photos, and points to one—a grainy, slightly blurred image of a young woman standing near the riverbank at dawn. The girl’s face is half-hidden in shadow, but her posture is tense, almost desperate.)* **Selvi** *(whispering, pointing)* *"Yeh…"* *(This…)* *"Uski pehle ki tasveer…"* *(Her photo from before…)* *"Aur…"* *(And…)* *"Yeh…"* *(This…)* *"Ab…"* *(Now…)* *"Mujhe…"* *(Me…)* *"Mujhe lagta hai…"* *(I think…)* *"Uski aankhon mein…"* *(In her eyes…)* *"Koi aur cheez hai…"* *(There’s something else…)* *"Koi…"* *(Someone…)* *"Usko…"* *(Who…)* *"Usko le raha hai…"* *(Is taking her…)* *(She trails off, her voice breaking. Hunter’s eyes flick to the photo, then back to her. He exhales sharply, understanding dawning.)* **Hunter** *(low, urgent)* "Ma’am, I need you to stay here. I’m going to find out who took her. But you—*you* stay safe." *(Selvi nods, clutching her camera. Hunter stands, then hesitates, pulling a business card from his pocket. He writes something on the back in English—likely a translation of her name and a contact number—and slides it toward her. She stares at it, then at him, before slowly taking it.)* **Hunter** *(final, leaving no room for doubt)* "Call me if anything changes. Or if you see her again." *(He turns to leave, then pauses at the door, glancing back.)* **Hunter** *(muttered, to himself)* "Damn it." *(He steps outside, his phone already ringing. The café door swings shut behind him.)* --- **END SCENE.** --- ### **Notes for the Author:** - **Cultural Clues:** Selvi’s use of Hindi reveals her fear and urgency. The phrase *"Mujhe bhay lag raha hai"* ("I’m scared") is a key emotional beat. - **Hunter’s Frustration:** His initial confusion turns to urgency when he realizes the girl might be in danger. The call to Davis (his partner) sets up the next action beat. - **Visual Storytelling:** The photos Selvi points to should be eerie—one of the girl before her disappearance, the other of her now gone (or altered). The contrast hints at a deeper mystery. - **Foreshadowing:** The mention of *"dhokha"* (deception) and *"koi aur cheez"* (something else) suggests the girl may be hiding something—or someone is manipulating her. Would you like any adjustments to the tone or additional details? For example, we could add a hint of the town’s quirks (like the apple festival) or a local’s reaction if they overhear.