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Scene 1: A Hidden Mass
INT. HIDDEN CAVE - NIGHT
A damp, earthen cave. Rough-hewn stone
walls. A small group of Japanese
Christians, faces etched with fear and
devotion, huddle in the dim light of a
single flickering candle. The air is
thick with the scent of incense and damp
earth. A simple altar stands at the far
end, adorned with a small crucifix.
PRIEST
...and the Lord gave us this day, a testament to
His enduring love, even in the face of darkness.
The Priest, a kindly old man with eyes
that hold both sorrow and unwavering
faith, gestures towards the crucifix.
WOMAN 1
Father, forgive my trepidation. The whispers grow
louder each day.
MAN 1
They watch us, I feel it in my bones. The
Shogun's edict hangs over us like a shroud.
PRIEST
calmly
Fear not, my children. Our faith is our shield.
Let our hearts be as steadfast as the mountains.
A young girl, barely a teenager,
clutches a rosary tightly. An older man,
his face lined with worry, subtly
crosses himself.
WOMAN 2
But what if they find us here, Father? What then?
PRIEST
Then we will face them with the strength of our
belief. For even in death, our faith will endure.
He raises his hands, beginning the final
prayer. The group joins him, their
voices a soft murmur in the darkness.
PRIEST
Our Father, who art in Heaven...
The hushed chanting of the Lord's Prayer
fills the cave. The candlelight
flickers, casting dancing shadows on the
walls. The scene is one of quiet,
desperate faith.
FADE OUT.
