text / (United States) Mark Hyman, John McLaughlin, Andres Heinz
translated / Ji Xiaoqian
1. Interior, dark stage, night opening
subtitles.
A chasing light cut through the dark space.
In the beam of light, a ballerina in white appeared. Her skin is better than snow, and she is beautiful and dusty.
She stood on her toes and whirled, smiling brightly, as light as air, carefree.
Suddenly, she showed a worried look. I felt someone watching.
Frightened, she looked into the darkness.
Now she was moving, looking left and right, becoming more and more anxious.
But she can't see anything. She stopped and breathed a sigh of relief. Consoling myself, it was just my own imagination just now...
Then, an ominous man emerged from the black shadow behind her. She was shocked and staggered back.
She tried to escape, spinning away, but he chased her.
He opened his hand, waved at her, and cast a spell.
She wanted to scream, but couldn't make a sound. She stared at her body and felt some changes happen. Some terrible changes.
She spins, Zhang Huang is lost, grasping her body with both hands, trying to stop this change. But it was too late.
When she turned around, she had turned into a white swan, the heroine who dumped all beings in "Swan Lake".
Cut to darkness.
2. Interior view, Nina's bedroom,
a pair of eyes emerged from the darkness in the early morning . These eyes belonged to Nina, who was the ballerina. She has woken up, lying on the bed, thinking about her dreams.
The door opened. The light shone on her face. Nina looked at the door and smiled softly at the door opener.
Nina sat up, her bare feet hanging down from the edge of the bed. Like all ballerinas, she is extremely beautiful, but her feet are shocking. It is covered with calluses, ruptured blisters and cysts. She arched her feet and did the first set of stretches of the day.
3. The interior, the living room, and the
room was empty for a while, without furniture, leaving space for dancing. A huge mirror covers the entire wall at the other end of the room.
Nina rubbed her knees, warmed up, and then began morning exercises, her feet and legs stretched and contracted, movements precise and rhythmic.
She is almost sturdy, too skinny even for a ballerina. The skin of the chest is tight on the breastbone. The well-defined spine protrudes in the back, and the developed muscles tighten with her movements. The neck is slender and stretched, and his hair is rolled into a bun like a ballerina.
Nina concentrated on her actions, silently counting the beats, and insisted on getting everything accurate.
She heard someone busy in the kitchen.
Nina (said while stretching her body): I had the most amazing dream last night. I'm jumping the white swan.
no answer.
Nina: The choreography is different, like the version of the Bolshoi Theatre. It's the prologue, when Rothbart casts his spell.
Still no answer.
Nina continued to stretch her body.
4. Interior view, kitchen. In the morning,
Nina was sitting at the table, with half a grapefruit in front of her, and a neat row of vitamin tablets next to her.
Nina: He promised to give me more opportunities to be on stage in this season.
Nina looked at a middle-aged woman, Erica. Erica is busy washing the dishes. Her hair was also turned into a bun.
Erica: Oh, dear, you know I have faith in you.
Nina was a little disappointed and swallowed the pills one by one.
Erica walked over and held a long-sleeved sweatshirt over Nina's head. Nina put on the sweatshirt and began to put on her sleeves.
Erica (notice something): What is that?
Nina: What?
Erica: There.
Erica pointed to Nina's shoulder. Nina felt it, and found a scratch mark there.
She shrugged and shook her head.
Erica glanced at her suspiciously, but did not pursue it, but smiled slightly. Nina put on the sweatshirt.
Erica took Nina to her chest and kissed the top of Nina's head.
Erica: Lovely girl.
Erica let go of Nina. Nina began to eat breakfast.
5. Interior view, subway,
Nina is riding the subway during the day . The carriage was overcrowded. She stared absently at the blurry image of herself on the subway window.
Suddenly, another subway roared towards the front, and she was taken aback and came back to her senses.
Nina found that in the next carriage, there was a back figure of a ballerina standing in the crowd. The girl's head moved with the music playing in the iPod headset.
Nina swept a lock of hair away from her eyes, and the girl in the other carriage did the same, as if she was a mirror image of her.
Nina was a little flustered, and slowly lowered her arms. The same goes for that girl. Although Nina couldn't see her face clearly, from Nina's vantage point, the girl seemed exactly like herself.
The subway train came to the station and stopped abruptly. Some passengers got off the bus. Nina watched the girl find a seat. She stretched her neck to look at the girl's face. But the girl's face turned away.
Then, Nina realized that this was the stop she was going to, and she rushed to the car door. The door caught her. But she squeezed out.
6. Interior view, subway platform,
subway exit during the day . Nina turned her head and wanted to see the girl again, but the carriage was already far away.
7. Location, Lincoln Center, during the day
Nina emerged from the subway station and walked onto the street.
She came to the grand theater. A few ballerinas also arrived. They all looked amazingly alike: slim, with shoulder bags, leggings and baggy sweatshirts.
She approached the backstage entrance and saw a group of ballet fans crowding around the star Beth of the dance troupe like stars, clamoring for Beth's autograph.
When Nina came, several fans glanced at her, but turned a blind eye. They turned their attention back to Beth.
Nina entered in surprise.
8. Interior view, solo dancers dressing room, during the day
Nina and five solo dancers from the dance troupe crowded in a dressing room to prepare for the rehearsal. They were chatting, tying ribbons on shoes, putting on makeup, and putting band-aids on blisters.
Nina took off a pair of new dancing shoes and trimmed the satin surface of the toe with scissors.
In the background, Veronica, who likes to tell wrongs, is chatting with the Russian girl Galina.
Veronica: The dance company is going bankrupt.
Galina: It has always been like this.
Veronica: I mean, I'm going to go broke. No one came to see her anymore.
Solo dancer A: No one has come to see the ballet.
Galina: Not really. I heard that the Royal Ballet's performance season is extremely hot.
Solo dancer A: That was in Europe.
Veronica: I know, what I'm going to say is that it's time for something new.
Galina: It's a newcomer.
Veronica: Yes, some people who have not reached menopause.
They snickered.
Nina: I think this is very sad.
Veronica: What's so sad?
Nina: Beth is such an amazing ballerina.
Galina: So is my grandmother.
Nina: Ulanova has been jumping into her 40s.
Veronica (rolling her eyes): Yes, we know.
Nina was a little displeased. She tapped her dance shoes on the floor to soften the toes and toes.
A new girl standing at the door caught Nina's eyes. Nina stopped and looked at her carefully. She has a coquettish makeup, her hair draped over her shoulders, dark and sexy. She took off the iPod headset and spoke.
New girl: solo dancer?
The girls snorted cautiously and nodded.
New girl: Very good.
She Shi Shiran walked into the dressing room, passing by the group of uncertain girls, and found a small open space.
New girl: I have taken the fucking subway station and had to walk over from 59th Street.
Nina exchanged surprised eyes with the other girls.
The new girl noticed their look, smiled to herself, and began to prepare.
9. Interior scene, large rehearsal hall. During the day,
Nina devoted herself to warming up with the dancers of the entire dance troupe. Most of them were actresses at their young age, and there were only a few male actors.
Under the guidance of a stern female teacher, countless legs, hands and feet circled her and repeated the same movements.
Ballet teacher: Back, squat, back, knees, back... (to an actor) like this. push. You are not working hard enough.
Nina stared into the mirror, watching her movements carefully. Suddenly heard the ballet teacher talking to her.
Ballet teacher: Nina. Be relaxed. relax. Let the movement flow smoothly.
Nina nodded in a panic, trying to do what she said.
Suddenly, the girls surrounding Nina took off their sweatshirts and thermal pants.
Nina found that the enthusiastic director of the dance company, Michael Brennan, who seemed to be out of the world, walked into the rehearsal hall. He is an artist's unruly style. Charismatic and passionate.
The ballerinas took off their warm-up suits and showed off their bodies.
Brennan walked around the rehearsal hall and judged his group of actors. Along the way, all I met were smiles and winks.
He walked to the female teacher, held her hand, and kissed her on the cheek. Even she smiled.
He walked to the line of solo dancers and looked at them.
Brennan: You all know this story. A pure and flawless little thing, innocent and cute, trapped in the body of the swan. Desperately yearning for freedom, but there is only one thing that can break the curse and return her to her human form. Of course, it's love.
He patted a ballerina on the shoulder. She was radiant. He walked away, then patted another one. This is a sort of selection process.
Nina looked nervous, and she knew a little bit about the meaning.
Brennan: So she met a man—fortunately, it was a prince. She thought—maybe the conclusion was a bit too hasty—this was her lucky day.
He approached Nina. She glanced at him eagerly and hopefully.
Brennan: Poor Odette...
He smiled and nodded to her.
But he walked past her and didn't pat her shoulder. She was lost.
Brennan: Because life has never been that simple, has it? Her black twin sister, the black swan, seduced him. My God, lust defeated love. He fell in love with the black swan.
He approached the new girl. Nina felt threatened and watched them carefully.
But he didn't pat her shoulder either.
Brennan: The white swan, physically and mentally exhausted, jumped off the cliff and committed suicide in hatred. However, in death, she regained her freedom.
He patted an actor on the shoulder again. Then he clapped his hands.
The music stopped and all the girls stared at him intently.
Brennan: Good morning, everyone.
The actors responded nervously and hesitantly: "Good morning."
Brennan: We will start our season with "Swan Lake". Familiar is boring, I know. But this one is different. We have to deconstruct it. Let it come from the heart and soul, sincere and sincere. And it's dangerous. For us, this lake is unfathomable.
He paused to strengthen the effect.
Brennan: The new work needs a new swan queen. Give a new face to the world. But which one of you can make two swans? ———White Swan and Black Swan? Two sides of this same coin?
Nina tensed her nerves, ready to face disappointment.
Brennan: I just photographed all the solo dancers on the shoulder...
The girls he photographed were smiling excitedly and exchanging eyes.
Brennan: Please continue your daily course this afternoon.
They were puzzled.
Brennan: The four girls I didn't photograph, came to the B studio at 5 o'clock to see me.
Nina let out a sigh of relief, and then realized that the girl he didn't shoot was the girl he chose, and he was deliberately amused with them.
10. Interior scene, backstage corridor,
Nina hides in the corner during the day and talks with her mobile phone.
Nina: It's me. Please call back as soon as you receive it. Okay, love you.
She closed the line and smiled to herself. She heard the sound of the collision, which attracted her attention.
She walked into the hall to check and found that the door to the protagonist's dressing room was ajar.
She saw Beth turning around furiously inside, smashing things.
Suddenly, the door was slammed open, and Beth rushed out.
She and Nina looked at each other.
Nina: What's the matter? !
Nina just shook her head.
Beth sneered and slammed the door behind her. Walked towards the other end of the hall like a whirlwind.
Nina waited until she stepped out of sight, then leaned to the door and peeked in curiously.
When no one looked around, she stepped in.
11. Interior view, protagonist dressing room,
spacious and comfortable during the day . There is a small two-seater sofa and a huge wardrobe. Beth's photo is dotted with mirrors and walls.
Nina looked at herself in the mirror, smiled, and imagined how good it would be if...
Then she noticed that a large vase fell to pieces on the ground, the petals were messy, and the water splashed all over the floor.
Nina carefully stepped past the broken glass and walked to the long table.
She touched Beth's makeup in almost awe.
She picked up a tube of lipstick and unscrewed it.
Nina quickly stuffed the lipstick into her bag and left the room.
12. Interior scene, large rehearsal hall,
midway through the daytime audition, Nina was dancing the variation of Odette in the second act of this ballet, with a look of horror on her face.
Although her movements are incredibly precise, her fragility is obvious. The white swan should be like this: fear is mixed with sadness.
Brenan waved to the pianist. The music stopped abruptly, and Nina stopped too.
He walked up to her and tapped her breastbone with two fingers.
Brennan: Well, Nina, do you want to play the Swan Queen?
Nina: If you like.
Brennan: What kind of answer is this?
Nina: You know what I think.
Brennan: Do I know?
He leaned forward and spoke softly so that no other girls would hear it.
Brennan: Oh, very good. If I choose a role for the white swan, it must be you.
When she heard the compliment, she couldn't help but smile. He walked away from her.
Brennan: But there are black swans. Evil, enchanting, temptress to seduce men. can you do it?
She nodded. He turned to the pianist.
Brennan: Master, the finale of Augustia.
The pianist flips through the sheet music.
Brennan (to Nina): Let me see your black swan, Nina.
She glanced nervously at Veronica and Galina, who were anxiously waiting for their turn to play.
She took a few deep breaths, and then nodded to the pianist.
The music plays.
Nina jumped a few steps, and then devoted himself to the most difficult and famous part of "Swan Lake": the finale of the black swan. It contains thirty-two whiplashes.
Brennan: Don't be so restrained, release yourself.
The music is getting to a climax. Nina enters the next spin.
Brennan: Tempt us! Not only to seduce the prince, but also to seduce the entire court, seduce the audience, seduce the fucking whole world! Whip and spin like a spider weaving a web. come on! break out! This is not a campus performance, not a church. No, no...
He frustrated his fingers through his hair.
Nina was worried. Understand that I messed up.
The door opened with a sound, completely disturbing Nina's attention. She staggered, and several spins were not completed in time.
The new girl strode into the room.
Brennan (sneerly): It's great that you can come and join us.
New girl (shrugs): I'm sorry.
Brennan: Girls, this is Lily. Just flew over from San Francisco. She came to make up for Rebecca's vacancy.
Lily waved her hand gently. Nina took a breath and glanced at her contemptuously.
Brennan: Okay, let's warm up. We don't have a lot of time to waste.
Lily: I can dance now.
Lily began to take off layers of clothes, revealing her pliable body. On her back, there are two black wing tattoos.
Nina: Do I have to do it again?
Brennan (attracted by Lily): Enough. Thank you, Nina.
She understood what he meant and lowered her eyes.
Brennan: Okay, Veronica. It's your turn. Variations of the white swan...
Nina rushed out of the room angrily.
13. Interior view, backstage corridor, front connection
The door to the practice hall closed behind her. Nina paced back and forth, dizzy with anger. The music plays.
She turned her head and glanced, and saw Veronica spinning through the glass window with a smile.
Brennan (voice-over; coming through the door, voice a little dull): Yes, Veronica. well.
Nina lowered her face.
When she heard the voice of dancers getting closer, she narrowed her anger.
She left disheartenedly.
14. Interior view, subway platform, Ye
Nina stood angrily on the edge of the platform, staring at the railroad tracks under her feet.
Among the discarded trash, she noticed a brown paper bag that was soaked in some kind of red-brown liquid.
She was a little confused, and moved to the edge of the platform again, trying to see the contents of the bag more clearly, but saw a dead mouse.
She was nauseous and took a step back. Hit a fat woman with bloodshot eyes.
Fat woman: Walk a little bit...
Nina: I'm sorry.
Fat woman: ...little fat dog.
The fat woman stared at her. Nina backed away.
She hid to the far end of the platform, but when she looked over, she found the fat woman still staring at her.
Nina was timid and left the platform.
15. Location, street, night
Nina walked home along a secluded side street. She wrapped her jacket tightly, for warmth and for comfort.
Her cell phone rang. She took out her mobile phone from her bag to see who was calling: Mom. She pressed mute and put away the phone.
She saw the construction site at the end of the small street ahead, and turned into a closed passage under the scaffolding.
Nina was a little timid, slowed down, but decided to keep going.
The passage is very dark. The temporary lighting is dim and flickering.
She walked quickly to the other end.
She heard light footsteps approaching. She stopped. The other person's footsteps also stopped.
She raised her head and saw a slender woman standing there faintly, like a ghost.
Nina walked again, bowed her head, and the other woman continued to walk.
When they passed by, Nina glanced at the woman's face and found...
this woman looked exactly like her.
But this moment was fleeting, and the woman continued to walk her way.
Nina stared at her back, distraught.
Her phone rang again, piercing the silence.
Nina turned a deaf ear to her and continued to move forward.
16. Interior view, Upper West Side apartment, Ye
Nina comes in, turns around and locks the door, and puts on the chain lock.
She turned around and was startled to see Erica standing there.
Eric (relieved): It depends on God...
Nina: There was a problem with the subway, so I walked back.
Erica helped her take off her coat and subtly checked her pocket.
Erica: You didn't answer the phone.
Nina: I didn't hear it.
Erica glanced at Nina, making sure that Nina would not tell herself anything.
Erica: What happened, angel?
Erica hung up her coat, turned around and saw Nina weeping.
Erica: Baby?
Nina: I messed up.
Tears rolled down.
Erica walked up to her and hugged her.
Erica: Hush, hush, it's okay.
17. Interior view, living room, Ye
Nina sitting on the floor wearing pointe shoes. She fastened her shoes, stood up, and stretched.
She took a breath and made a spin to experience the feeling.
She took a few more deep breaths, spinning again, then two spinning, then three. Every spin is inconsistent because of the sudden landing of the left foot.
Pop, pop, pop.
She used her toes to poke the ground, poke hard...
Nina: Ouch!
She flinched in pain, and reflexively grabbed her foot.
Erica (voice-over; from bedroom): Are you okay?
Nina: It's okay!
Nina leaned back against the mirror and took off her shoes. The nails of her big toe were cracked and blood was leaking.
Nina gasped in pain and put on her shoes again.
She posed again, took a few breaths, and started spinning again.
Her toes plunged into the ground again. She was trembling with pain, but kept spinning.
Her expression became more and more determined and devoted. Twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two circles...
She is strong, persevering, and dedicated to success.
After the thirty-second lap, Nina fell heavily.
She did it!
Nina looked at herself in the mirror, sweating and showing a satisfied smile.
18. Interior view, Nina's bedroom, Ye
Nina sitting by the bed, Erica soaked the medical gauze in hydrogen peroxide and patted the cracked nail. Nina was trembling with pain.
Erica: Hush. It's done right away...You are pushing yourself too hard, baby. Really like me.
Nina frowned when she heard her mother compare herself to her. Erica didn't pay attention.
Nina: I'm all done right now.
Erica: I know.
Nina: It would be nice if that girl didn't break in.
Erica: I believe she didn't mean it. Remember your first day of ballet? If I hadn't led you to every class, you would have retreated long ago.
Her words made Nina feel a little harsh.
Nina: I should talk to him. Tell him I did it.
Erica: Don't you think he has made up his mind? He has always been self-sufficient.
Nina looked away. She was not convinced. Erica also sat on the bed.
Erica: Okay, anything will do. I'm sure you can dance the "Four Little Swans" dance again. This role is also very good. Or he will make you a big swan. In either case, you will be radiant.
Nina: I know, mom.
Erica took off Nina's earrings, opened a jewelry box on the bedside table, and put it in. A toy ballerina began to spin to the sound of soft music.
Nina lay down and covered the quilt. Erica tucked her quilt.
Erica: In the morning, everything will be better. always like this.
She stroked Nina's hair and hummed softly to the music.
Nina was determined, watching the ballerina spin and spin.
19. Interior view, apartment bathroom, in the morning
Nina unscrew the lid of the lipstick she stole from Beth and stared at herself in the mirror.
She put the lipstick on her lips, pursed her lips, and evenly spread the lipstick.
She looked at herself in the mirror, pouted, and tried to make herself look sexy. She nodded in satisfaction.
Then she thought of her mother, her smile disappeared and replaced with a worried look.
20. Exterior view, Upper West Side apartment, porch,
Nina is ready to set off during the day . Erica stood at the door, waiting to say goodbye. Nina kept her head down, trying to cover her mouth with a scarf. But he couldn't avoid Erica's gaze.
Erica: What is that?
Erica reached out to Nina's face. Nina shrank and avoided.
Nina: Mom...
Erica: I thought we were settled, you wouldn't talk to him.
Nina looked directly at her defiantly.
Erica: Especially don't talk about it like this. You look cheap. What would he think?
Erica wiped Nina's lips with her thumb. Nina dared to be angry but didn't dare to speak, so she wiped off the lipstick.
21. Interior view, subway, during the day
Nina is holding the railing with one hand and reapplying lipstick with the other hand, using the window on one side as a mirror. The bumps of the subway made this action very difficult, but Nina tried her best to complete it.
22. Interior
scene , backstage corridor, Nina waited anxiously outside the door of Brennan's office during the day , her determination was gradually shaken.
She heard someone approaching, looked up, and saw Brenan coming along the corridor.
She smiled awkwardly. He was unmoved.
Brennan: Well, Nina?
Nina: Do you have time?
He didn't answer, just opened the office door and walked in.
Brennan (voice-over): Come in.
She took a deep breath and followed in.
23. Interior view, Brennan's office,
Nina closed the door during the day , facing this comfortable, dimly lit space. Large couches, ballet posters on the wall — some of the posters are starring Beth.
Brennan lit a cigarette and studied her silently, leaving her behind. He took a puff of cigarette and vomited it out again.
Nina: If it's not right now...
Brennan: It's right now, what's the matter?
Nina: I just want to tell you that I practiced that finale last night. I did it.
Brennan: What a surprise for you.
Nina (at a loss): Hmm...
Brennan: Okay, Nina, listen, I really don't care about your technique, you should understand this by now.
Nina: Yes, but ---
Brennan: Anyway, I have chosen Veronica, so...
He raised his hands and motioned "you go".
Nina (desperately): I see.
Brennan: I know I said I would give you more roles ---
Nina: What did I do wrong?
Brennan (funny): Nothing is wrong. You never do miss anything. It is for this reason that I want you to act as Whooper Swan. congratulations.
Nina: I'm sorry, I shouldn't have come.
She walked to the door.
Brennan: That's it? Don't you try to persuade me to change my mind?
She looked back at him hesitantly.
Brennan pinched out the cigarette coldly.
Brennan: You must think there is hope, so you came to me...
She shook her head.
Brennan: You gave up so easily. What a sad attitude to life. It's betrayal.
He silenced and looked at her up and down, as if trying to decipher her.
Brennan: Why are you here today? Still dressed up?
For a moment she seemed to want to grab the door. But she controlled herself.
Nina: I'm here to ask you to give me that role.
Brennan: Why should I give it to you?
She shrugged. He walked around the desk and walked to her.
Brennan: The truth is, when I look at you, all I see is a white swan. Yes, you are beautiful, reserved, and frosty. As far as the corner of the white swan is concerned, it is perfect. But Black Swan... It's a damn thing to play these two roles alone.
Nina: I know.
Brennan: I don't want a good girl to pretend to be sexy. This is nauseating, don't you think so?
Nina: I can also play the black swan.
Brennan: Really? She is an adventurer. I haven't seen you take any risks in four years. Whether in dance or in other aspects.
Nina: I never had a chance.
Brennan: Now you want to take a risk, is this what you want to say?
Nina: Yes.
He stepped forward abruptly and kissed her lips slowly.
The kiss lasted for a moment, but he pulled back abruptly.
Brennan: Ow! Hold!
He touched his lips in disbelief.
Brennan: You actually bit me.
She was so frightened that she couldn't even speak.
Brennan (amused): I can't believe it. It hurts so fucking.
Nina (groaning): I'm sorry.
She walked away quickly, as if shocked.
24. In the interior, in the large rehearsal hall,
all the dancers of the dance troupe during the day are doing stretching exercises to perform their usual warm-ups. There is tension in the air. The leading role is still up in the air.
Nina stroked her lips, thinking about the meeting. Thinking of the good news that hadn't been announced, she glanced at Veronica in the distance. Veronica noticed it. Nina looked away.
Veronica (irritably): What's the matter?
Nina shook her head.
A sudden commotion swept across the room, and she heard jumbled footsteps and whispers. "It's set." "She just posted it." "Come on." The
dancers ran to the corridor one after another. Veronica turned around, trying to follow.
Nina: Veronica?
Veronica turned around. Although this is not an easy task, Nina decided to be a graceful loser.
Nina: Congratulations.
Nina glanced at the girls who came out. Veronica immediately understood.
She squeezed through the crowd excitedly, wanting to see the announcement with her own eyes.
Knowing the result, Nina continued to stretch in the empty rehearsal hall, and she confessed her fate. After she finished the movement, she grabbed her belongings and went out.
25. Interior, background corridor, front connection
A group of dancers gathered around the bulletin board, huddling to the ground, wanting to take a look.
Nina walked in the opposite direction.
Behind her, she could hear a small commotion, and then -
Veronica (voice-over): Why did you say that to me just now?
She turned around and saw Veronica. Veronica flushed with anger.
Veronica (voice-over): Are you trying to make a vicious joke?
Nina (unknown so): What?
Veronica: Damn it.
Veronica walked away.
The girls stared at Nina, making her uncomfortable.
Nina tentatively approached the bulletin board, trying to figure out why Veronica's rage came.
At first it was a few, and then more girls smiled at her. Make way for her as she walks forward.
She finally came to the role announcement and found that the "New Swan Queen"
read below: Nina Sayers,
she turned around in amazement and faced the group of ballerinas.
She saw Lily staring at her blankly, and then forced a smile to hide her disappointment.
Other girls started to congratulate and hug Nina, some were sincere, some were not.
26. Interior view, the theater's bathroom, during the day
Nina rushed in the door and ran to one of the compartments.
In order not to be disturbed, she shut herself in and dialed a number on the phone. She held the phone to her ear, anxiously waiting for someone to answer.
Nina: Hey... everything is fine... he chose me, mother.
She waited for a response.
Nina: Did you hear that? Yes, I am going to play the Swan Queen.
When Nina heard her mother's response, she smiled first, then couldn't help crying.
Nina: I'll go home now, okay? I just want to tell you.
Nina hung up, bursting into tears. She dreamed for so long, once it came true, it was almost unbearable.
She wiped away the tears with the back of her hand to cheer up. She walked out of the cubicle... was
stunned, and found the word "bitch" written on the mirror in red lipstick.
Nina looked around the bathroom to see if she was the only one in the bathroom.
She tore off a paper towel and wiped off the insulting word, and the red lipstick traces smeared the mirror.
27. Interior view, Upper West Side apartment,
Nina opens the door in the afternoon and enters.
Nina: Mom?
Nina looked around the room and found that her mother was not at home, very confused.
28. The interior, Erica's bedroom, later
Nina opened the door and pokes out his head.
But Erica was not there either. Nina glanced at the wall.
The walls are covered with snapshots and program lists. Nina’s name has a star-shaped sticker next to it, as well as a group photo of the news and dance troupe. Nina’s face is circled with a marker. This is a memorable record of Nina's entire dance career.
Nina exited the room.
29. Interior view, the bathroom of the apartment.
After the night bath, the blurred image of Nina looks out in the vapour-covered mirror.
Nina reached out and wiped out a clean mirror, trying to see herself clearly.
She looked nervous. The evil lying in front of him began to manifest.
She leaned to the left and then to the right, carefully examining her body. She raised her arm, squeezed her skin, and estimated her weight.
She noticed a redness and swelling in her shoulder. A small rash.
She touched the lumps with her fingers irritably.
She looked at the same place on the other shoulder.
There is no rash. There are only faint scars.
Nina plugged the latch on the bathroom door.
Now, in the mirror, there is a rash that oozes blood.
Nina immediately wiped off the blood with her fingers. But when she checked her fingers, she found that they were clean and free of blood.
She was puzzled, but the sound of the opening of the front door caught her attention.
30. Interior view, Upper West Side apartment, Ye
Nina walks out of the bathroom in her bathrobe.
She saw her mother smiling nervously, and there was a big teddy bear in a tutu on the kitchen table next to her.
Erica opened her arms and Nina plunged into her arms.
Erica: My daughter, Queen Swan.
Nina looked at the teddy bear, hiding her contempt.
Nina: Wow...
Erica: Do you like it?
Nina: So big.
Erica grabbed the teddy bear and walked to the other end of the corridor. Nina reluctantly followed closely behind her, her face sad.
31. Interior view, Nina's bedroom, Ye
Erika put the teddy bear on Nina's bed and placed it next to the pillow. Erica took a step back and stood there admiring.
Erica: What do you think?
Nina: Why don't we put it together with other toys?
Erica: Don't you want to fall asleep with your arms around it?
Nina hesitated to speak but stopped.
Erica (angry): Okay.
Erica lifted the teddy bear from the bed.
Erica opened Nina's closet and found that it was full of similar stuffed toys.
She hastily cleared a place in the center and knocked several other soft toys to the ground.
Nina: Mom...
Erica put this new toy in.
Nina looked at her mother, a little apologetic. She picked up the teddy bear and put it back on the bed.
Nina: You are right. It is very cute.
She looked back at Erica. Erica smiled lightly at her.
Erica: I am so proud of you.
32. Interior, the protagonist's rehearsal hall. On
the first day of playing a new role during the day, Nina is doing stretching exercises alone.
The faint whispers and snickers of other ballerinas came from the large rehearsal hall. Makes Nina feel a little isolated.
David (Voiceover): Hi, you...
Nina turned around and saw David, a conceited Russian with round cheeks, who played the role of Prince Siegfried.
David: It's too full. Where should I stand?
This is his type of joke. Nina smiled politely.
Nina: Yes... Good luck to you and find a place.
David: This is David.
Nina: I know. This is Nina.
David: Nice to meet you, Nina. Shall we start now, eh?
She nodded nervously. She moved her gaze to the door and saw Brenan come in, with a ballet teacher from France and a pianist with a bored expression on her face.
Brennan: Okay, let's get started.
The ballerina teacher handed Nina a gray practice skirt.
French ballerina teacher: Here you are.
Nina took it with trepidation.
33. Interior scene, the protagonist rehearsing in the hall. After a while,
David dances around the hall, imitating hunting with a bow and arrow.
Nina entered the stage, stretched her body to show that she had recovered her human form, and then saw David and looked frightened. She danced hastily and fled away from him, her expression frightened, her arms undulating, imitating the movements of a bird's wings.
David chases, but Nina spins out of his grasp and gets rid of him.
But he finally caught her, and they were close at hand.
Brennan: Good!
The music stops. Nina plays, staring at Brennan, waiting anxiously for his response.
The French ballet teacher nodded and smiled, obviously satisfied.
Brennan: Okay, Nina. very good. Actually, it was fucking wonderful.
Nina smiled in relief. Brennan jumped up from the chair and walked towards her.
Brennan: I knew that white swan would not be a problem. The real task is the black swan.
Nina: Okay.
Brennan: Yesterday I saw something flashed by. A little shadow of a black swan. Get ready, let me see more black swans. Intuition tells me that you understand what I'm talking about.
He smirked at her. She lowered her eyes in embarrassment.
34. Interior scene, backstage corridor, during the day
Nina drinks water from a water fountain. She heard music from the rehearsal hall.
She walked to the door curiously and stopped to watch.
Crowd of dancers and a few solo dancers lined up in two lines on both sides of the room. In the middle of the room, Veronica was dancing with Lily.
Nina stared at Lily intently, measuring her level. Her dance is explosive and full of sensuality.
Brennan: Look at her movements...
Brennan emerged from behind her and stood at the door, right beside her.
Brennan: It's a bit rough, but very sexy. She didn't pretend. Watch carefully.
Lily made a small mistake, but laughed, as if not annoyed by it, but amused.
Nina stared at her, attracted by her and felt threatened.
35. Interior view, the apartment of the art donor, Ye
Brennan drags Nina through the fund-raising party. The wealthy businessmen and dancers from the dance troupe gather here.
Nina was a little dizzy, observing the upper-class environment around her carefully. When she passed by, someone would occasionally give a curious glance.
Brennan picked up two glasses of champagne from the waiter's tray. Smiled and handed Nina a cup. I drank my own glass one at a time and picked up another one.
He led her up the stairs and stopped on a platform overlooking the party scene.
Brennan: Are you ready to be thrown into the wolf pack? We need their cash, so... smile.
She smiled as ordered.
Brennan: Attention, ladies and gentlemen!
The crowd looked at them. All eyes are on her. Nina smiled nervously.
Brennan: Without your generosity, we would not be together here, so thank you a thousand times. Or, I hope, thank you a million times.
He put his hands together, jokingly expressing plea. A polite laugh came from below.
Brennan: Needless to say, the atmosphere we find ourselves in is quite challenging. I found that you wear more pearls than diamonds, and some of the evening wears here are obviously showing up again tonight.
More polite laughs.
Brennan: Ballet, like everything in the world, must adapt to the new environment, otherwise it will eventually die. Of course, some changes, even though they are indispensable, are also hurtful...
He paused to strengthen the effect.
Brennan: At the end of this season, Beth McIntyre will perform her farewell performance as the goddess of tragedy, Merpomene. She played this role when she first appeared in my ballet.
People started whispering when they heard this, and were deeply shocked by the news. Nina saw Beth in the crowd and smiled sadly at the guests around. Try to maintain dignity.
Brennan: We will miss her deeply and we will remember her forever. My little princess...
in the whispers, Nina saw Beth slip out of the crowd quietly and walk out the front door. Brennan hurriedly came to the round.
Brennan: As you all know, we will start our new performance season with my new version of "Swan Lake". The role of our new Swan Queen is the stunning lady Nina Sayers.
Applause seemed reserved.
Nina stepped forward and curtseyed. Someone seemed to be laughing. She glanced uncertainly in the direction from which the laughter came, and saw that Lily was flirting with a wealthy businessman and had no interest in routine procedures.
Brennan: So you will have the honor to see her performance, tonight, let us raise our glasses. For everyone, for Nina, for Beth, for beauty!
He toasted, and the audience also toasted.
(Cut to)
36. Interior view, the apartment of the art donor, the living room, a moment later, the
guest surrounded Nina and Brennan, hoping to get to know the new star of the dance company.
Brenan: This is Mr. and Mrs. Goldman.
She shook hands with Mr. Goldman and curtseyed to Mrs. Goldman. They gave way to another wealthy couple.
Brennan: Mr. and Mrs. Steinhardt.
Nina repeated the half-joking etiquette, then nervously sipped a sip of champagne.
Brennan leaned in and whispered in his ear.
Brennan: Relax, you are doing well.
(Cut to)
after 37. The interior, bathroom, a moment
Nina looked at herself in the mirror, take a deep breath, to relieve their tension.
Someone knocked on the door.
Nina: Wait a moment.
Nina washed her hands, but instead of drying them, she touched the back of her neck with her hands, trying to calm herself down.
She retracted her hand and washed her face with cold water.
She felt something abnormal on her face and stopped her hand. Looking in the mirror, there was a small piece of loose skin on the cheek. She wiped that cheek worriedly, and a small piece of transparent skin fell off.
Expose another piece of skin underneath.
She pinched the small piece of skin and pulled down... revealing another small piece, as if peeling an onion.
She was shocked and hurriedly peeled off several layers of skin.
The tighter knock on the door alarmed her.
Lily (Voiceover): Alright! I'm going to explode!
Nina looked in the mirror again, now her face was normal. There is no peeling skin. Bright and clean as ever.
She stepped back and opened the door.
Lily and her rich businessman smiled and jumped in.
Lily: Hi! See who is here!
Lily quickly turned around and closed the door and locked it.
Lily (laughs): I'm sorry. Don't want others to see us.
Wealthy businessman: Please forgive me.
Lily: Don't mind. He is just a banker.
Wealthy businessman: It is a hedge fund.
Lily: There seems to be a little difference between the two.
The wealthy businessman rushed to the toilet. Even though he was facing us, he could still tell that he was picking up the cocaine hidden in the sink. Nina was extremely disgusted.
Lily: By the way, this is Lily. It seems that we haven't introduced each other formally.
Lily stretched out her hand. Nina shook his hand weakly.
Nina: This is Nina.
Lily: Our new Swan Queen. It's amazing! You must be very excited.
Nina: Yes...I have to go back.
Lily: Please don't go. As soon as you leave, he will start talking about interest rates again.
He chuckled at Lily.
Lily: Stay. Be with me.
Wealthy businessman (passing the rolled drugs): It's your turn.
Nina: I'm sorry.
Lily stepped displeasedly to make way. Nina opened the door and went out and ran into Brennan head-on.
Brennan (voice-over): Oh, you are here.
Lily closed the door behind her.
38. Exterior scene, Upper East Side apartment complex, Ye
Brennan escorted Nina out. This is already a few hours later. She is a bit drunk. The feet were unstable and had to catch Brennan.
Nina: I think I drank too much.
Done so many cups... Brennan: You performed well.
Nina: Really?
Brennan: They all want to eat you alive, but you are still here, unscathed.
Nina (feeling disoriented): I think so.
Brennan: I'll call you a taxi. where did you go?
Nina: Oh, Upper West Side.
Brennan: Why don't you go to my place first? Drop by.
She gave him a shy look, trying to figure out what he meant, trying to hide her excitement.
Brennan: Go have a drink. Unless you have already drunk too much.
Nina: I can have another drink.
Brennan: Very good.
He began to look around, looking for a taxi.
Mrs. Goldman (voice-over): Michael! ! !
They turned around and saw Mrs. Goldman, the hostess of the party, standing at the door.
Mrs. Goldman: Can I delay you for a few more minutes? You have to say hello to Karen Harlowe before you go. She is from Texas. Correction: She is a Texan.
Brennan: I'm going now. (To Nina) Go flattering for a few more minutes. You are waiting here.
He ran in to socialize.
Nina smiled behind him, she was dizzy and uneasy.
She noticed a slender figure staring at her in the shadow of the adjacent door. Because of the darkness, the figure was hazy, but it looked like Nina.
Nina (confusedly): How are you?
The figure became blurred and moved back, seeming to be disappearing.
Nina walked over cautiously, but no one could see.
She was getting closer to that porch...someone stepped out and startled her.
It's Beth. She was drunk and trembling with the cold. Because of crying, the fainted mascara smeared my face.
Nina: Beth? What are you doing here?
Beth just stared at her tightly.
Nina: Look, I can't imagine how you feel about me.
Beth: Do you think I fucking take you seriously?
Nina: No, I just---
Beth: How did you get that role?
Nina: I did nothing.
Beth: He keeps saying that you are a hairy girl who is incomprehensible.
Her words hurt Nina, because it was so.
Beth: So, what did you do to make him change his mind? oral sex?
Nina: Some people don't need to do this.
Her words touched Beth's sore spot. Beth walked towards her.
Beth: You fucking little bitch.
Nina (somewhat guilty): Beth, I—
Brennan (voice-over): What happened?
The two turned around and saw Brenan coming back.
Beth: I have to talk to you.
Brennan: You are drunk. go home.
Beth: Don't come to this set! Don't want to send me away!
Brennan (annoyed): Little princess... poor, poor little princess. keep cool.
Beth: I'll come back later, okay? I have something for you.
Brennan (indifferent): Let's go.
He wrapped his arms around Nina and led her away.
Beth (voice-over): It's a souvenir to express my gratitude.
Indifferent, he raised his hand and called a taxi. When they got in the car, Beth yelled from behind -
Beth: Seize the opportunity, Nina.
Nina looked at Beth through the car window, brooding about her words.
39. Interior view, Brennan's apartment,
simple but tasteful loft. Modern and expensive furniture. Large windows.
Nina stood alone, eyes wide open, looking around his hidden temple.
She looked closely at the artwork and furniture. Touch them in awe.
Brennan (voice-over): Here you are.
She turned around and found Brennan handing a glass of champagne. He drank Scotch whiskey himself.
Nina: Thank you.
She looked up at him, expecting something from him. He walked away and sat on a chair. Motioned for her to sit down too.
Inexplicably, she sat down on a big sofa chair opposite him.
He was informal, took a sip of wine casually, and studied her. She also took a sip of champagne as if sitting on pins and needles.
Brennan: I think it would be beneficial to talk about roles. Can help us lay a foundation.
Nina: Yes.
Brennan: The more we understand each other, the more creative we will be. I hope you and I can talk about everything.
Nina: I hope so too.
Brennan: Okay, so, do you have a boyfriend?
This question caught her off guard and smiled uneasily. He waited for the answer, and she finally managed to squeeze a word out.
Nina: No...
Brennan: Have you had many boyfriends before?
Nina: There are a few. But I didn't take it seriously.
Brennan: Please tell me you are not a virgin.
Hearing this kind of questioning, she showed an unpleasant look and shook her head.
Brennan: Do you enjoy sex?
Nina: What?
Brennan: Sex. sexual intercourse. Go to bed.
Nina was dumb.
Brennan: Have you ever had an orgasm?
Nina was flushed and embarrassed, and took a sip of champagne.
Brennan: It is necessary for us to discuss this issue.
Nina: Okay.
Brennan: So? Have it?
Nina looked at him awkwardly and shrugged.
He chuckled and sat down on the sofa.
Brennan: I have a small homework assignment for you.
Nina: What?
Brennan: Go home and masturbate.
She blushed again, both frightened and angry.
He finished his whiskey and stood up.
Brennan: It's too late. Maybe you should go now.
He left herself in the living room, distraught and humiliated.
40. Interior view, Nina's bedroom, Ye
Nina looked at herself in the mirror, took off the hairpin from her hair, and loosened her hair.
Erica tidyed up her room, picked up the scattered items, folded them, and put them away.
Erica: It sounds like you had a good night. I wish I was there.
Nina: You know I asked him.
Erica: I know. He wants you to be completely his own.
Nina: Not for this reason.
Erica walked quietly to Nina's side and looked admiringly at the reflection of the two in the mirror.
Erica: I don't blame him.
Nina took a step back, preparing to be alone for a while.
Nina: I want to take off this dress.
Erica walked behind her and opened the zipper.
Nina: I can do it myself.
Erica: Turn around.
Nina turned around without saying a word.
Erica (voice-over): He must be by your side all night, showing you off to people.
Erica opened the zipper of the red evening dress and saw Nina's shoulder.
Erica: Oh, Nina...
Nina still remembers what happened, so she pulled away and left.
Nina: It's just a rash.
Erica just pulled Nina to the mirror and told her to turn around.
Erica: Where is it? what did you say?
Nina took a close look at her image and saw the rash, a red patch, which was inflamed from scratching.
Nina: It was more serious a few days ago. It's getting better.
Erica: You scratched the rash again.
Nina: No —
Erica forced her out of the room.
41. Interior, bathroom, Ye
Nina is sitting on the toilet, taking off only her underwear. She tried her best to cover her body.
Erica put band-aids on Nina's back and side where she had applied lotion. She screwed on the cap of a tube of prescription ointment.
She took out the nail clippers.
Erica carefully trimmed Nina's nails to the roots.
Every "click" made Nina tremble.
Erica: I thought you had grown up and got rid of this disgusting habit. (Crack) You haven't done this in years. (Crack) What's wrong with you? (Crack)
Nina: Mom, please.
Erica grabbed Nina's other hand.
Erica: It's about this character, isn't it? These pressures... I am worried that the pressure is too great.
Nina stared at her angrily.
42. After the interior, Nina's bedroom, a moment
Nina climbed on the bed to avoid her mother's eyes.
Erica: Don't be angry with me, sweetheart. You know I love you, you know I want you to be perfect. But you have to be careful of yourself.
Nina did not answer.
Erica opened the jewelry box, and the faint music began to sound again.
She hummed and stroked Nina's hair.
Nina tried to flick her hand away.
But Erica returned to its place and continued to stroke.
43. Interior view, Nina's bedroom.
Nina tossed and turned all night early in the morning , now lying on the bed without sleep.
She hid under the sheets and slowly moved her hand down until between her legs to complete the "homework" assigned by Brenan.
She closed her eyes and started to move.
Suddenly, she heard rustling and short snoring.
She froze in place and opened her eyes sharply. She slowly got up from the bed and saw Erica sleeping on a chair in the corner of the room.
Nina glared at Erica in frustration.
44. Interior view, large rehearsal hall. During the day,
Nina was waiting for her to appear on stage. A row of ballet dancers performed a small jump diagonally across the room.
She saw Veronica jumping. Veronica returned to the team and gave Nina a hostile look.
Nina avoided her eyes and looked at Lily. Lily smiled faintly at her.
Just as Nina was about to play, a panicked group of young dancers rushed in and went straight to the stern female ballet teacher. Nina made a jump, then stopped, feeling that something was wrong.
The manager of the dance company whispered a few words to the female ballet teacher. A look of shock appeared on the female teacher's face.
The actor's legs were weak and fell into the female teacher's arms.
The piano also slowly stopped.
Nina exchanged glances with several other ballerinas.
At first it was a few, and then more ballet dancers approached the two women, wondering what happened.
Nina hesitated and felt a sense of collapse.
45. Interior, the protagonist's dressing room,
Nina and Brennan are in the dressing room during the day . Beth seems to be everywhere-there are pictures of her on the wall, her clothes in the closet, and some of her personal belongings are scattered in this space.
Brennan: She threatened me, but I didn't expect her to do such an extreme thing.
Nina: What did she do?
Brennan: Jumped down from the escape ladder, the height of the fall is equivalent to four stories.
Nina: Oh, God...
Brennan: It turns out that she knows how to punish me.
Nina was silent.
Brennan: Without her farewell performance, our survival will depend on the season premiere.
Nina had some stage fright, and walked to a large bouquet of flowers. She noticed a white card stuffed in the flower, but didn't get it.
He came behind her.
Brennan: I gave it.
Nina nodded awkwardly.
Brennan: If you feel uncomfortable here, I can understand. We can let Sophie and Kate share a dressing room.
Nina: Are we the last to see her?
Brennan: It is not important. This is not your responsibility.
He patted her arm to comfort her, but she didn't realize it.
Brennan: Look at me.
She turned around, but her eyes remained fixed on the ground. He lifted her chin.
Brennan: Everything we do is beautiful, but fleeting. Dance is not as eternal and immortal as music, poetry or art. It will not stay in museums and churches forever. It only exists in the present. Only exists at this moment. This is your moment.
She nodded.
Brennan: You have to prepare.
He left herself in the dressing room. She looked around the room and got a panoramic view of everything.
She took the card from the bouquet and read the message on it. She closed the card hastily.
46. Interior view, St. Luke Roosevelt Hospital, during the day
Nina came out of the elevator with a brown shopping bag. She walked along the empty corridor to the front of Beth's ward.
A group of friends gathered around Beth’s hospital bed, keeping Beth out of our sight.
Nina went in deliberately, but hesitated, attracting the attention of a middle-aged nurse.
Middle-aged nurse: You can go in.
Nina: That's fine.
The middle-aged nurse glanced at her suspiciously and continued to tour the ward.
Nina walked a little further away, leaning against the wall and waiting.
She heard the clutter of footsteps, looked over there, and saw the group of people leaving the room, leaving along the corridor, talking to each other with peace of mind as they walked.
Nina came out of her hiding place and entered the ward.
47. Interior view, ward,
Beth was covered with bandages during the day , unconscious, and her body was still connected to medical equipment.
Nina stood far away, not daring to approach.
She looked around the room. There are huge, expensive-looking bouquets on display.
She took the bouquet that Brenan gave her out of the brown shopping bag and placed it next to the other bouquets.
Nina walked slowly to Beth's bed.
Beth's face was also covered with bandages. Only her closed eyes and pale lips can be seen.
Nina moved her gaze downwards and saw that part of Beth's thigh was exposed, all bruises and bruises.
Nina lifted the edge of the blanket curiously and peered down.
The legs were swollen, bruised and shocking, and big steel nails were used to connect the broken bones.
She gradually lowered her gaze and noticed that Beth had a maggot on her ankle.
Someone grabbed her wrist.
Middle-aged nurse: What are you doing? !
Nina was speechless. She stumbled out of the door.
48. The interior, the protagonist rehearsal hall, after a moment
Nina, played by David Rothbart and dancer in Black Swan pas de deux rehearsal Act III of Siegfried and Prince. The sweat drenched the clothes.
David raised Nina, then put it down, they were facing each other, leaning forward, almost kissing. Nina looked nervous.
Brennan: No, no, don't be so stiff. Don't be afraid of him.
He clapped his hands angrily, and the music stopped.
Brennan: What's wrong?
Nina: It's okay.
Brennan: All right? David, answer my question: Are you interested in sleeping with her?
David smiled secretly and shook his head awkwardly.
Brennan: No, of course not. No one thought.
Brenan came in front of Nina.
Brennan: Nina, now, your black swan looks the same as your white swan. She was also...incomprehensible.
Nina nodded bewildered.
Brennan (looks at his watch): Okay, David, you can go now. Nina, you stay. We have to keep going.
David glanced at Nina meaningfully and shook his head. He has become accustomed to Brennan's "method".
David: Just have fun with you two.
49. Interior
scene , the protagonist rehearsal hall, Ye Nina performs a solo dance of the black swan. She still looked stiff and rigid. Obviously not the coquettish woman he wanted.
Brennan (angrily): No, no, no. Don't be so cautious. All right!
He clapped his hands. She stopped dancing anxiously. He frustrated his hand into his hair.
Brennan: Take off your shoes. Let's try it.
She hesitated.
Brennan: I mean it. I want you to dance barefoot. obedient.
She sat on the ground and tore off her shoes.
Brennan: Now, let me have desires for you.
Nina: How to do it?
Brennan: Fuck, anything is fine, but I hope that desire comes from you, not from ballet.
He nodded to the pianist. The music plays.
Brenan looked at Nina and waited.
She froze for a while, and then tentatively walked a few steps, without the choreography guidance, she was completely at a loss.
Brennan: Stop, stop!
The music stopped again. He took a deep breath, obviously disappointed.
Brennan (to the pianist): Let's go. I can't pay three times the overtime pay.
Pianist: I thought you could afford it.
The pianist began to pack things.
Brennan: Nina, seduce me from the heart.
She tried to make more amorous movements.
Brennan: It has nothing to do with your mind. Stop thinking.
Nina: I'm trying.
The pianist leaves. Only Brennan and Nina were left.
Brennan: Look.
He began to hum and demonstrate the choreography for her.
Brennan: Use each of your fingers, your face, your nipples, everything about you. Tempt me!
Although he is obviously not a woman, his dance is definitely more charming and sexy.
Brennan: Is it all right? It's not difficult—
suddenly, the lights went out, and they plunged into total darkness.
Brennan: Fuck!
Brennan was furious, strode to the door, and threw it open.
Brennan (calling someone in the hall): Hey! We are still working here. Turn on the light.
Pause for a moment. The lights are on again.
Brennan: Thank you! (To Nina) Only we stay here.
He walked up to her and held her hand in his own. She looked at him.
Brennan: I will play the prince.
He walked behind her and put his hand on her waist.
She nodded, his touch made her nervous.
He began to hum the music. Then they danced.
They did a few lifts and spins, and Brennan supported her.
He let go and she slipped away from him. Then he grabbed her wrist. She spins. He let go. Grab her other wrist. She spun and faced him.
They are close at hand.
They were about to kiss, but she squatted down and ran away.
He grabbed her arm again, she rotated, and then he stopped her, her back facing him.
His hand slid down her arm. Slowly, teasingly. She shivered slightly.
Brennan: Feel my touch and respond.
She turned and leaned towards him, as if to kiss him... almost touched her lips... but she tried to slip away again.
He put his hand on, grabbed her firmly, and fixed her in place.
She looked back at him questioningly. He stared at her intently, pulled her toward him, and kissed her.
She was confused and sentimental, and kissed back eagerly. He loosened her lips temporarily.
Brennan: Slow down. open mouth.
She refused.
Brennan (stubbornly): Open your mouth.
Nina obeyed.
The kiss is getting hotter and hotter. His arms encircled her.
He pushed her back until she was in front of the mirror. She couldn't help sobbing.
His hand slid down her body and reached between her legs. She gasped and tried to pull his hand out, but he was unmoved.
He kissed her neck and her head leaned back sharply. She took a deep breath, let out a short moan, and gave in to him.
Suddenly, he left her. She looked at him bewildered, her face flushed and her breathing heavily.
Brennan: I'm tempting you. It's time to go the other way around.
He turned and walked away. She couldn't believe it.
Nina: Please. Don't go.
He turned a deaf ear and walked out of the room.
50. The interior, the protagonist rehearsal hall, after a moment
Nina sat on the floor, head buried in his hands.
A voice (voice-over): Hey...
Nina was taken aback and looked up. Seeing a black figure staring at her at the door. As if it was herself.
Nina: Who is it?
Lily emerged from the darkness.
Lily: Are you okay?
Nina: I'm fine.
Lily: Are you sure?
Nina nodded, but Lily ignored Nina's desire to be alone for a while and sat next to her.
Lily took a cigarette out of the bag. Pass it to Nina. Nina did not answer.
Lily: You seem to smoke.
Nina: We can't smoke here.
Lily: As long as you don't say it, I won't say it either.
Nina took the cigarette against her will, her posture in holding the cigarette was a bit awkward, and she was obviously not a veteran.
Lily lit a fire for her, and then lit one herself. Nina took a sip, but didn't breathe it in. Lily smiled sarcastically.
Lily: It's getting closer and closer to that big day, eh? I can not wait anymore. You will be amazing.
Nina: Thank you...
Nina raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
Lily: So, do you want to talk?
Nina: It's not going well today.
Lily: Brennan is too welcome?
Nina glanced at Lily in amazement.
Lily: It's pure speculation. He looked like a thing.
Nina: He is brilliant.
Lily: Yes, but it's not amiable.
Nina: You don't know him.
Lily understood something and smiled mockingly.
Lily: There are always people who are fascinated by the teacher.
Nina gave her a cold glance.
Lily: Alright. I am not blaming you.
Nina stood up.
Nina: I have to go now. It's late.
Lily: Hey, I'm just kidding.
Nina walked to the door.
Lily: Nina?
Nina ignored Lily and went out on her own.
51. Interior, subway, Ye
Nina sitting in the subway going home.
A little bastard across the aisle winked at her.
Nina lowered her eyes and ignored him. He began to sing an old love song from the 1920s.
Nina stood up and walked to the other end of the car. He continued to sing without being discouraged.
52. Interior view, apartment bathroom, Ye
Nina is in the shower, let the warm water wash her.
She heard the door opening and turned around.
She looked out through the shower curtain, and a hazy figure was standing in the bathroom.
Nina: Wait a minute. I'll be fine right away.
No one answered. The figure stood still.
Nina (annoyed): Mom—
Nina lifted the shower curtain.
The door is closed. What I thought was my mother turned out to be a black bathrobe hanging on the door.
She breathed a sigh of relief, put down the shower curtain, and turned around...
and met another smiling Nina.
Nina backed away in a panic, trying to escape, but slipped and fell into the bathtub.
She turned over and looked up. The other Nina was gone.
But she could se
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