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Scene 1: Intro
[Panorama modern view of Manalang House ]
Angela Manalang (Francisco) is seen within her house, slowly
walks out carrying an umbrella.
Transition to Church view
Camera angles Manalang as she enters the church, carrying
her rosary. She settles in her place, bended knees, looking
straight at the altar.
BLACK SCREEN
[Voice over: ]
Manalang: It was a sacrilege, the neighbors cried, The way
she shattered every mullioned pane To let a firebrand in.
Camera locks on the altar until last line, comes back but
transitions Manalangs place with Maria (Bandola).
Maria is seen praying hard with her rosary. Looks at the altar
and sees Padre Nicolas (Lana). Rosa (Nacion), her friend, is
with her.
Scene 2: Maria & Nicolas
[ Outside the church, after the recessional. ]
Rosa: Ever since Padre Nicolas became the head priest,
every Sunday became more lively.
Maria: Hes quite witty and I like the way he talks.
Rosa: Heard hes a mestizo, from a well known family in
Manila. It must be an honor for his family that their son is a

great priest.
Maria: Indeed. *nods with a sly smile on her face. (Rosa
doesnt know that Maria and Nicolas are very close. They
would hang around during Sundays after the mass, enjoying
their company with each other)
-Screen flashes their sweet scenes togetherOut of no where, Padre Nicolas suddenly appeared.
Nicolas: Good afternoon ladies, may God continue to bless
you and your families.
Rosa: Oh, Padre Nicolas. Maria and I were just talking you.
Your homily was indeed very inspiring.
Nicolas: Maria? Is this true?
Maria: Yes, Padre Nicolas. We are indeed enthusiasts of your
vocation.
Rosa: Oh! I forgot that I have errands to do. Ill go ahead.
Bye Padre, Bye Maria. (begins to depart)
Nicolas: Take care of yourself!
Maria looks around to see if there are no people around
them, whispers something to Nicolas.
Maria: Nic, we need to talk. * slowly forming a joyous smile
on her face*
-Screen shows love sceneBLACK SCREEN
[ Voice over:]
Manalang: They tried in vain to understand how one so

carved from pride And glassed in dream could have so flung

aside her graven days
Scene 3: The Scandal
[In an isolated place]
Maria: Nic, will you do anything for me?
Nicolas: Of course, my lady
Maria: Then marry me.
Nicolas: *speechless*
Maria: I thought you would do anything (Disappointed)
Nicolas: I love you, and you know that. I would do anything
for you and I promise you to give you that ring to seal my
love, our love.
Maria: Then why?
Nicolas: Today is not the right time. Im still in the order,
anticipating the reply from the archbishop concerning my
letter of dismissal.
Maria: Promise me then... Promise me that you will marry
me. Because I can feel a child, growing with me.
Nicolas: Oh Maria of course I will!
They show their affection with each other. Then suddenly
Rosa: Maria! What is the meaning of this?
Maria: Rosa? What are you doing here?
Nicolas: Wait, I can explain

Rosa suddenly flees from the place.

BLACK SCREEN
[Voice over:]
Manalang: why she dared profane the bread and wine of life
for some insane Moment with him. But it never died, the
scandal never died.
Scene 4: Lose It All
[In a farmhouse]
Screen shows the lifestyle of being a farmer, the river, the
cold breeze and cold sweats in order to earn a living.
Maria is seen laying on her bed, troubled and in doubts.
Hairs messed up, face looks haggard. Transitions to a scene
where she vomits, looking straight through a mirror near the
sink. (Shows her state of pregnancy)
Celia (Bongat): Maria! Maria! (shouts in the background)
Maria: Yes mother?
Celia: Can you go to the market and buy some spices?
Maria: *continues to vomits*
Celia: Maria? Are you *sees Maria and concludes her
pregnancy*
Maria: Mother
Celia: So the rumors are true? Youre pregnant and carrying
a bastard, you bitch! *pulls Marias hair, scolding scene*
Maria cries: Mother, stop it! Nicolas loves me and he will
marry me.

Celia: Stop it with your illusions Youre sick! Your father

was a very noble man and youre just a.
Maria: Say it Mother! Say it!
Celia: YOU ARE NOT MY DAUGHTER! YOURE A DISGRACE!
SHAME ON YOU, MARIA!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!
Maria packs her stuff and leave with a veil covering her face.
Scene 5: Walk of Shame
[Voice over:]
Manalang: But no one guessed that loveliness would claim
her soul's cathedral burned by his desires, Or that he left her
aureoled in flame.
[In the streets]
Maria walks slowly in the narrow streets of their town. People
are all looking at her, scrutinizing her every step. She
imagines herself naked as she walks, with rocks and
tomatoes flying within her presence. Murmurs are heard in
the background. She continues her steps until she reaches
the monastery.
Reaching her destination, Maria knocks on its door.
Maria: Nicolas! Nicolas!
Door opens, Alfonso the Church helper appeared.
Alfonso: Maria, why are you here?
Maria: Is Padre Nicolas here?
Alfonso: Padre Nicolas? He is no longer here, the Archbishop
promoted him again, he was sent to Cordilleras to lead a

mission.
Maria: THAT CANT BE! HE PROMISED ME HE PROMISED
*freaking out scene*
Alfonso gives her a letter
Alfonso: Found this in his room after he left, this must be
yours since it got your name on it.
Maria sees the letter, takes it and continues to sob. Alfonso
leaves. She opens the letter, looks at it for a while and tears
it apart.
SCENE 6: FINALE
[Voice Over:]
Manalang: And seeing nothing but her blackened spires, the
town condemned this girl who loved too well And found her
heaven in the depths of hell.
*Song starts*
Maria is seen on her knees, approaching the altar with a
rosary on her hand while crying. Transitions to flashbacks:
her walk of shame scene, murmurs, sweet scenes with
Nicolas, Nicolas departure scene, Nicolas letter, etc.
A tired, exhausted Maria is seen settling back to their house.
Celia is not seen in the scene. She sits on her bed and sees
blood coming out from her dress.
Maria: My baby at least were together.
*Suicide Scene*
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