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    The document is a script that follows brothers Antonio and Louis as they search a Louisiana marsh at night for their father's bronze statue of Mother Mary. Antonio confronts Louis about his adulterous relationship. The next day at church, their mother thanks Louis for coming. Later, Antonio grows angry upon learning Louis continues seeing another woman and intends to again. Antonio attacks Louis in the marsh, drowning him. As Louis sinks, his head hits the bronze statue they had been searching for.

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    The document is a script that follows brothers Antonio and Louis as they search a Louisiana marsh at night for their father's bronze statue of Mother Mary. Antonio confronts Louis about his adulterous relationship. The next day at church, their mother thanks Louis for coming. Later, Antonio grows angry upon learning Louis continues seeing another woman and intends to again. Antonio attacks Louis in the marsh, drowning him. As Louis sinks, his head hits the bronze statue they had been searching for.

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    Two brothers, searching for their father's relic, uncover a secret sin.

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    The document is a script that follows brothers Antonio and Louis as they search a Louisiana marsh at night for their father's bronze statue of Mother Mary. Antonio confronts Louis about his adulterous relationship. The next day at church, their mother thanks Louis for coming. Later, Antonio grows angry upon learning Louis continues seeing another woman and intends to again. Antonio attacks Louis in the marsh, drowning him. As Louis sinks, his head hits the bronze statue they had been searching for.

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    The document is a script that follows brothers Antonio and Louis as they search a Louisiana marsh at night for their father's bronze statue of Mother Mary. Antonio confronts Louis about his adulterous relationship. The next day at church, their mother thanks Louis for coming. Later, Antonio grows angry upon learning Louis continues seeing another woman and intends to again. Antonio attacks Louis in the marsh, drowning him. As Louis sinks, his head hits the bronze statue they had been searching for.

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    A Sin Apart

    By
    Stephen A. LaRose
    Lucky 20 Pictures, LLC. 2014
    FADE IN
    EXT. LOUISIANA MARSH - NIGHT
    ANTONIO, a middle age man dressed for trudging through mud,
    makes his was through the thick marsh. He is accompanied by
    his younger brother, LOUIS.
    The brothers alternate swatting at the hordes of insects
    around them.
    LOUIS
    Antonio, this swamp smells worse
    than your shin guards after soccer
    practice.
    ANTONIO
    Use your bandanna.
    Antonio motions to cover his face with the bandanna.
    LOUIS
    Good point, brother.
    Louis covers his face.
    Their journey continues deeper into the still, quiet marsh.
    Sounds of wildlife, frogs, insects, are spaced out like
    stars on a black sky.
    Antonio stops. Sounds are less frequent.
    LOUIS
    What is it?
    Antonio motions for him to keep quiet.
    The silence builds. Antonio looks around. He takes a deep
    breath.
    ANTONIO
    Here. Hand me the skimmer.
    Louis hands his brother a long pole with mesh on the end.
    Antonio sticks it in the ground and begins slowly sweeping
    through the water.
    LOUIS
    Whyd dad have to bring that statue
    with him anyway?
    (CONTINUED)
    CONTINUED: 2.
    ANTONIO
    He claimed it brought great luck.
    LOUIS
    No ones lucky out here.
    Antonio slowly circles the area with the skimmer. He feels a
    mass, and slowly lifts the skimmer. Eyes widen.
    In the mesh of the skimmer is nothing but a smooth rock
    painted in mud.
    Antonio rages and hurls the rock. It crashes with the water
    and makes a SPLOOSH! He rips off his bandanna. Louis does
    the same.
    Ripples rush out towards the brothers.
    LOUIS
    We should come back in the day
    time.
    Antonio stares into the rippling water and begins to walk
    back. Louis follows him.
    INT. ANTONIOS PICK-UP - NIGHT
    Antonio in the driver seat, starts the car. The radio softly
    plays a news story.
    Louis, cleaning off, throws his gear in the truck bed, and
    hops in the passenger seat. They make their way onto a long
    road.
    LOUIS
    Im thinking of leaving Lupita.
    ANTONIO
    No! You guys would make a great
    family!
    LOUIS
    I have been seeing another woman,
    Antonio.
    Antonio is shocked.
    ANTONIO
    Adultery is sin, Louis. Father
    would be so ashamed of you.
    (CONTINUED)
    CONTINUED: 3.
    LOUIS
    I know. But we havent-
    ANTONIO
    You must stop making excuses! You
    may live your life in any way, but
    a sin is a sin. You cannot Hail
    Mary your whole life.
    LOUIS
    I know. I will have to make up my
    mind.
    ANTONIO
    Set your mind right. You should
    come to mass with your mother and I
    next week. And after we can come
    back to the marsh and search.
    Louis throws his head back, hes tired of taking orders from
    his older brother. But this time he knows Antonio is right.
    LOUIS
    Okay, I will.
    ANTONIO
    Thank you, Louis.
    INT. CHURCH - DAY
    The choir is singing a hymn, "What Can Wash Away My Sin".
    Antonio, Louis, and their Mother, SALOME, sing with the rest
    of the congregation.
    Some people begin to leave, and the song ends.
    PRIEST
    And may the Father, Son, and Holy
    Spirit bless you and keep you in
    his Holy name. Go in peace, to love
    and serve the Lord!
    CONGREGATION
    Thanks be to God!
    A piano plays the congregation out. Antonio and Louis walk
    out with their Mother.
    4.
    EXT. CHURCH - DAY, CONTINUOUS
    The sun shines particularly bright.
    SALOME
    Thank you for coming, Louis. It has
    been so good to see my son. Make
    sure Lupita comes next time, she is
    such a treat.
    Salome holds Louis tightly by his shoulders.
    LOUIS
    Yes, yes, mother I know. I will.
    They smile, kiss, and hug.
    ANTONIO
    Goodbye, Mama.
    INT. ANTONIOS PICK-UP - DAY
    The radio is off.
    ANTONIO
    Are you still with Lupita?
    Louis, anxious, is hesitant to answer.
    ANTONIO
    Answer! Have you made up for your
    lies?
    LOUIS
    I have not told her.
    ANTONIO
    And what of the other woman? Did
    you see her again?
    LOUIS
    Yes, and I intend to again, and
    again.
    The truck pulls to the road side. The brothers get out.
    5.
    EXT. MARSH BED - DAY
    Antonio walks to the truck bed and starts grabbing gear.
    LOUIS
    But, really, Antonio. Wait until
    you see this woman. Shes from
    Europe! A small town in Poland,
    Maniewo. I dont know if all the
    women there are this beautiful,
    but...wow!
    Louis receives the harshest glare from Antonio.
    LOUIS
    I think you will like her.
    ANTONIO
    You should remain faithful, and
    loyal to your fiance.
    Antonio wraps the bandanna around his neck. Louis does the
    same. They head into the marsh.
    They walk a long way, they can no longer see the road.
    In the day time, the marsh is more silent than at night.
    ANTONIO
    When Papa passed, I promised to him
    I would keep you in line.
    LOUIS
    In line? What is this, Tony?
    ANTONIO
    You have always had the tendency to
    deviate, to lack discipline. Papa
    wanted to look after you. And I
    have failed and let you fall to
    sin.
    Antonio snatches the skimmer from Louis and slams the pole
    into the side of Antonios head. He falls into the water.
    Antonio holds him under.
    ANTONIO
    Hell is empty. And the devils are
    here!
    Louis sinks to the bottom of the shallow marsh. As he does,
    his head thumps into a dull bronze statuette of Mother Mary.

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