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The Heart of Fire

When Shane's mother is poisoned, he desperately seeks out the truth. Being deceived by his father, he travels far from home searching for answers. Romantically falling for the girl next door. Not knowing who to trust, but her. Divided by secrets and lies. Is The Heart of Fire enough to keep him from losing? Knowing the techniques of an exceptional skilled martial artist. With his perseverance and determination. Can Shane find his mother's killer before it's too late? Can he unravel the truth? Or are some secrets better left unsaid?

When Shane's mother Bo is poisoned. His father Han tries and deems her death as a suicide. Devastated by her passing, Shane knew in his heart that couldn't be true. After finding a list of names and codes in his father's office. Shane says his goodbyes to his younger siblings Summer and Kado. Traveling far from his home in Hong Kong and landing 8,140 miles in Washington, D.C. Where he hopes to find the answers he so desperately seeks. Shane finds Demetria who is one of the names on the list. At first, she wants nothing to do with him. Feeling overwhelmed by his questions and learning the truth. Her mother was another victim. Demetria demanded answers from her father Victor. With every word he spoke was strung by a lie. Feeling scared and not knowing who to trust, she runs to Shane. Showing compassion, understanding, and surrounding her with love. Their bond only grew stronger. Shane is exceptionally skilled in martial arts exceeding the highest belt. Having all the odds stacked against him, Shane never gives up hope. He will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves. During his fight he gets a call from back home. Kado is now fighting for his life. Lying in a hospital bed hooked up to tubes. Poison is running through his veins. Shane takes the first flight home and races to Kado's bedside. Sadly, enough he passes away. Late at night in the middle of the cemetery, Shane pleas out to his mother for guidance. Feeling at a loss, so torn apart and broken. Being reminded of what The Heart of Fire represents. The strength of a dragon, courage of a lion, the honor of a soldier, and wisdom of the Buddha. Shane stands to his feet and hurries home to confront his father. Finding evidence and proof of all the secrets his father hid. Bo knew Han and Victor were dangerously working together on something toxic. She was closing in on them. Han wanted to keep her quiet for good. So, he took her life. Turning him into the police, Shane gets in a heated argument with his father. Han warns him about Demetria and that she has been taken against her will. Full of fear and rage. Without thinking Shane forcefully punches his father. Warning him that if anything happens to her that he will find him in prison and kill him himself. Flying back to Washington to save Demetria before it's too late. Victor reveals to his daughter Demetria that he has kept a dark secret from her. Victor is responsible for her mother's death. Shane will have to put it all on the line. Fighting his way through every obstacle that Victor throws his way. Never armed, and facing a thousand bullets. Shane perseveres through it all. Without skipping a beat. Kicking down the door to Victor's office to rescue Demetria from the room locked inside. Victor wants nothing more than to see Shane dead. Facing the bullets once again, fighting with every ounce of strength he has left. Being victorious, he saves and rescues Demetria. With one last attempt Victor raises his gun and shoots. Shane pushes Demetria out of the way as he was shot. Demetria was devastated. Victor begins to pull the trigger once more. The impulse of Shane's adrenaline he jumps up and kicks the gun out of his hand. With another high kick he knocks Victor back into the bookcases. Shane lands on his feet losing blood and feeling weak. Demetria rushes to help him walk. They leave Victor's mansion together.

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Budget:
Mid
Starring Roles For:
Shane: Brandon Soo Hoo
Demetria: Rachel Zegler
In the Vein Of:
Romeo Must Die

Posted:
10/19/2024
Updated:
01/24/2025
Author Bio:
I have been writing since I was very young. From poems to songs. Eventually I turned that passion into screenwriting. I was inspired by the movie, "Romeo Must Die." I wrote my first screenplay on a typewriter when I was just 16 years old. Today I have rewritten and edit it. Making it sound better than before. I have written a few more since, titled Snatched, Salvation, and Electric Shock. I am a stay-at-home mom of 5. I am also very passionate about my children, which is why it has taken me so long to jump start my career.

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