"UNWELCOME GUESTS"
Episode #25
FADE IN:
INT. book - dAY - intro
Narrator
In a land before time, far far away, there was a legendary kingdom called Sugarland.  Its citizens were gentle and kind. 
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - city arch
Narrator
Our story for today begins with a simple incident. The day Randolph left his home in the village and went to the city of Sugarland. 
RANDOLPH
Oh, by the geezzz... Grand place Sugarland is. Really like the buildings, and all the stores. Better do my shopping before nightfall though... now where the heck is that place I'm going to? Ah, here we go, The Shovel Store of Gibbs and Sons. Sugarland, next to the Leaning... what the heck, by the geeezzz, I can't make this out, don't you know. What do I do now? 
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EXT. sugarland - dAY - town store - mOMENTS LATER
Judge
No, no, what are you talking about. What? No, talk louder... so I can hear you... Well those people have the money to travel abroad, I don't have much cash... Okay, should I ever get my hands on some money, I'll take you on a vacation okay, bye.
RANDOLPH
Good day to yous... Can you tell me where this Leaning Minaret place is there?
Judge
Do I know... Oh, you must be a stranger in this town, right?
RANDOLPH
So, tell me, how can yous tell? Yup, I'm from Shekland, don't you know. 
Judge
Ahhh, oh, you're from Shekland. And, that's really nice. I know just what to do... Hey, you're lucky you ran into me. Otherwise you'd get totally lost in a town this big. 
RANDOLPH
Oh.. by the geezzz, really?
Judge
Of course. In this city whole camels with their loads get lost. Okay, now the address. You go straight to the third alley. Then you hang a right. Then you find the second street. You turn into it till you hit the sixth boulevard. You'll then see a highway. You go up on it, I mean down. When the highway ends, you just ask somebody. They'll show you the Leaning Minaret right away. Did you get all that?
RANDOLPH
Ohhh.. OH, by the geezz, to be honest, no. 
Judge
Ha ha ha, Well, don't worry. We in this town also know a simpler route. We share that with folks we know only. Although you are a stranger, but you look like a really nice guy. Because I like you, I'll tell you about the shortcut, okay.... 
RANDOLPH
Ohhh.. By the geeze, Really? That's real nice of you! Thank you. 
Judge
Look here. You just keep going this way. You got that?
RANDOLPH
Yup.
Judge
There. That's the Leaning Minaret Square. 
RANDOLPH (O.C.)
OH! YA! How could I miss that, there. Woah! What a great place, don't you know. Ha, that's a nice one there... I like that... You gave me great directions and I thank you for it. 
Judge
Not at all. We are here to serve the people. 
RANDOLPH
Well, you did me a favor. And, If ever your in Shekland... by the geeeze... I'll be sure to return the favor. 
Judge
Not at all. I wouldn't want to trouble you, but well, since you insist, give me your address. If one day by chance we happened to pass through your village, we'll look you up. Of course I'm so busy I would never have the time. So, what is your number.
RANDOLPH
Well, that would be 55 Shekland, that's just past Sherbert boulevard... and then you go....
NarrATOR
And so our story started from this simple encounter. 
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EXT. sUGARLAND - DAY - town road - later
Randolph walks along singing, carrying his newly acquired shovels.
RANDOLPH
(singing)
I was a simple farmer in the field. And youth was in the spring and now it is gone.... 
A motorbike suddenly passes almost hitting Randolph.
RANDOLPH (CONT'D)
(coughing)
By the geeze, what the heck was that? 
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I/E. shekland - day - randolph's house
Judge
Excuse me, is Randolph home?
ROSA
No, he's gone to town. You are?
Judge
What? You don't know me? It's me. Farver. Randolph's oldest and closest friend. 
ROSA
Oh, Really? Aha, here he comes himself. 
RANDOLPH
By the geeeze... What's going on here? Who are these guys at the door?
RAANA (O.C.)
Hello Randolph.
JUDGE
Hello! How are you doing my old friend? How are you? You don't come and visit anymore. We are very fond of you and miss you. 
RANDOLPH
Hunnn.. Excuse me, who the heck are you?
Judge
It's me. Old Farver! Your old friend. Remember, you asked me the address to the Leaning Minaret? You insisted I come and visit? Well, here I am. 
RANDOLPH
Oh, by the geeeze, it's you? Very kind of you to drop by. 
Judge
Okay, now let's go in. No sense hanging around the entrance. Everybody, let's go in. 
RAANA
Let go kids.
JUDGE
We don't want to keep Randolph at the door. 
ROSA
Really Randolph. Again you invite people without letting me know? 
RANDOLPH
By the geeze, to be honest, I can't  remember when I invited him. 
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INT. sHEKLAND - DAY - rANDOLPH'S HOUSE - mOMENTS LATER
Judge
(eating)
You see, my dear lady. When I woke this morning, how could I have imagined I would have been having lunch with my friend Randolph? Can you imagine that? Ha, ha, ha...
Kid #2
Wait, chicken, wait... come on...
Judge
Humm.. What are you doing, kid? A chicken is not for playing, it's for eating. Take it outside. Oh yes, I'll never forget the first day I met Randolph. I was minding the store when he arrived and asked where is the Leaning Minaret?  What a day it was. Obvious, this poor man had gone through a lot. I took one look and said to myself, hey self... this guy looks like the salt of the earth. I said to myself, Farver, you must help this salt of the earth. I then went ahead and gave him the full address of the Minaret. And we've been friend since. It feels like it was only yesterday. 
RANDOLPH
But, by the geeeze, it was this morning. 
Judge
Well, whenever it was. What's important is the friendship and the mutual respect we have for each other. Am I right dear?
Raana
Yes, since Farver came home he's been talking about nothing by Randolph. Randolph, Randolph... 
ROSA
Well, how kind. 
Judge
Well, how about we stop for something to eat. I've heard Shekland has the best kebabs. Is that true? 
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EXT. sHEKLAND - DAY - rANDOLPH'S HOUSE - mOMENTS LATER
Randolph cooks some kebob as the judge continues talking.
Judge
(eating)
Wow, what taste, what aroma. 
Kid #2
Daddy, daddy, can I get the keys to the motorbike? I want to ride it a little. Please. 
Judge
No, the bike is dangerous. Go and ride uncle Randolph's donkey. 
Kid #2
Sure.
Judge
What a lovely kid I have. I say, you cook up a storm, Randolph!
RANDOLPH (O.C.)
Eat in good health. 
Kid #2
Go, go, donkey...
RANDOLPH
Ohhh.. What are you doing? You're killing that poor donkey! Wait. Hey kid... you're ripping off his tail... Come here! Where you going?!
The judge continues eating as Randolph chases the kid.
NarrATOR
In any case, this was just the beginning of the unwanted guests of Randolph. 
Back to:
INT. sHEKLAND - DAY - rANDOLPH'S HOUSE
Judge
Really! What happened to the yoghurt dip, then?
RANDOLPH
Got it, it's right here. 
Judge
Randolph, where is the drink I asked for?
RANDOLPH
It's on its way... I'm on my way...
Judge
Randolph, get me that drink quick. It's stuck in my throat. 
RANDOLPH
Here you go!
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EXT. sHEKLAND - DAY - rANDOLPH'S HOUSE - lATER
Kid #2
Go, go, go...
Judge
Hey, it's already noon! What about some lunch! Come on!
RANDOLPH
Okay, In one moment... 
ROSA
Wow, I am dead tired.
Judge
Where have you been? We're starving. Can't you tell how hungry... 
NarrATOR
I think you get the picture. All that summer every week the same ordeal was happening to poor Randolph until...
Judge
Good bye, Randolph. We'll see you soon. Take care...
KID #2
Bye!
RANDOLPH
By the geeeze... Take care there... Okay... 
ROSA
Huh! Good riddance... I'm so tired. I swear they're taking advantage of our kindness. 
RANDOLPH
By the geeze... They were our guests. What'd you want me to do? 
ROSA
You don't know? Really Randolph! Let me fill you in then.
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EXT. sUGARLAND - DAY - farver house
Judge
You know what dear, since we've been going to Randolph's house, I've put on a few pounds, ya. Looks good to me, though... Hmmm, knocking. Who could that be. Okay, coming. Hunnnnn... 
Farver answers the door.
JUDGE (CONT'D)
Hello! Hunnnnn!
NarrATOR
So, when Farver and Randolph looked each other in the eye, hours worth of talk happened between them. 
Judge
(in his head)
You... You.. What are you doing here?
RANDOLPH
(in his head)
Hunnn.. You counted on this, did you!
Farver hugs Randolph.
Judge
Hello, my Randolph, my dear friend. 
RANDOLPH
Good day there Farver
Judge
You have no idea how much I've missed you. 
RANDOLPH
Well, by the geeze, we missed you  too. 
Judge
Shame we're on our way to my father in laws, otherwise we'd sit and talk till the cows come home. 
RANDOLPH
Well, by the geeze okay... I guess I'll come along with yous. This way I'll get to meet your in-laws eh? 
Judge
(in his head)
So! You know no shame!
RANDOLPH
(in his head)
This is just the beginning!
Judge
Ahhhh... You know what, I can always spend time with my father in law, anytime. You're the one to spend time with today. 
RANDOLPH
Sure. I'm the one to spend time with. Let's go in. 
Judge
Hey dear, guess who dropped in. 
RANDOLPH
Hello there.
rAANA
Hello, Randolph dear. So good to see you.
Kid #2
Oh! How come you're here? We were about to take off to come and see you. 
Judge
Quiet, boy. Darling, why don't you cook some rice and veggies so we can all eat together. 
RANDOLPH
No, I won't have it. That's just not right. Just hand me your cell phone, I'll handle it from here. 
Judge
Here you are.
RANDOLPH
555-5434... Hello? Pizza Place? Give me two mixed pizza, two specials, two chicken and mushroom, and also some salad, fries and sodas... What? The address? Deliver those too, the Farver family Alley, number 2. Yup... Okay. 
Judge
Are you serious? I'm ruined. 
Kid #2
I love pizza. I love pizza...
BUNDLE
Pizza... pizza...
NarrATOR
Hahaha... Yes, there is that saying: what goes around, comes around. And, pizza is round.  Randolph finally got his revenge for all the hard work Farver and his family had put him through. 
RANDOLPH
Farver, by the geeze, where's that drink?
Judge (O.C)
On my way...
RANDOLPH
What a great pizza. That's some good stuff... 
RANDOLPH (CONT'D)
Farver, by the geeze, where the heck are those nuts?
Judge (O.C)
I'm bringing it.... 
RANDOLPH
By the geeze, that's great. Oh, by the way, tonight we're all off to Kidsland. 
Judge
Noooooo!
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EXT. kids land - evening - lATER
RANDOLPH
Now, that's some good ice cream, don't you know... Hey, Farver, get two more, why don't you! 
Judge
Ah, sure. I'll be right back. 
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INT. sugarland - DAY - farver's house - day later
KID #2
Yay.. Ya.. Ya...
RANDOLPH
Hit the ball right... 
buNDLE
Go! Go! Go
RANDOLPH
Hey! Farver, where's lunch? My stomach is rumbling something awful, don't you know.  
Judge
It's almost ready. Just hold one minute. 
rAANA
Wow! I'm so tired. Please get ride of Randolph. Or you've got another thing coming to you. I tell you! Wow! Hummm!
Judge
Yes, I know, there's no way out. I'll have to go and negotiate with him. 
NarrATOR
So finally, Farver decided, he had to negotiate. 
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INT. sUGARLAND - DAY - farver's house - lATER
Randolph plays with the kids as Farver approaches.
RANDOLPH
Ya, okay... hang on... It's my turn... Here we go...

KID #2
You try...
bUNDLE
Yay, yay... Yay
Judge
Randolph, dear friend, could you step outside for just a moment? I need to talk with you. 
RANDOLPH
Well, okay... Sure, almost done here.
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EXT. sUGARLAND - DAY - FARVER'S HOUSE
RANDOLPH
Okay, so tell me. What's up?
Judge
Just wanted to say... The thing is... 

JUDGE (CONT'D)
(to himself whispering)
How should I explain this to him? 
RANDOLPH
(in his head)
Tell me, I can hear you.
Judge
(in his head)
What! Really, okay, just wanted to say, forgive me. It was my mistake. I shouldn't have dropped in without being invited all this time. 
RANDOLPH
(in his head)
Aha, so finally you realized it. 
Judge
(in his head)
Please forgive me and... and leave us alone. I promise I won't bother you again. 
RANDOLPH
(in his head)
Ahhh... Okay, that makes some sense. 
Judge
(in his head)
Thank you so much... 

JUDGE (CONT'D)
So, yes, I was saying, today we're having great weather. 
RANDOLPH
Sure is, but did you want to tell me something?
Judge
Me, no! Not a thing! 
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EXT. sUGARLAND - DAY - FARVER'S HOUSE - mOMENTS LATER
Randolph and Farver say their good-byes.
Judge
So, Randolph, give our regards to the good folks of Shekland. 
RANDOLPH
Will do. Don't forget now to come and see us now and again. That way we can visit you back. You got the idea, right? 
Judge
Yes, we... we're very busy right now and for the next year I don't think we'll even get the chance to come by. 
RANDOLPH
Okay, then, I am off. Take care. See you again... 
Judge
Good bye. Be safe. Good bye... 
Kid #2
Good bye. Good bye Randolph... See ya...
NarrATOR
Ha, ha... This was our story for today. Till another day and another story. 
CREDITS
Director: Babak Nazari
Story: Mehdi Esmaeeli, Babak Nazari, Saied Zameni, Asghar Saffar, Masood Aslani
Script: Mehdi Esmaeelie Ghahforokhi
Character Design: Rashin Kheirieh, Asghar Saffar, Mehrdad Shahverdi, Elahe Taherian, Mohammad Yousefi
Background Painting: Hossein Safi
Object Design: Ashkan Shir-Mohammadi, Mohammad Yousefi, Morteza Sharifian, Vahid Mohammadi
Story Board and Story Reel: Saied Zameni, Asghar Saffar, Mehrdad Shahverdi
Animators' Supervisor: Hazhir Ziaee
Animators: Kazem Mirahmadi, Iraj Khosronia, Morvarid Rohanizadegan, Mahtab Vakil, Nora Shafizadeh, Javad Ghorbanpoor
Texture and material:  Mohammad Yousefi, Morteza Sharifian
F/X, visual effects and technical aspects: Iraj Khosro-nia. 
Layout: Ashkan Shir-Mohammadi, Ali Hossein-Khan, Meyzam Borza
Light and Camera: Babak Nazari
Composit and Titles: Asghar Saffar
Production Manager, Rig and Dynamics: Iraj Khosro-Nia
Edit: Asghar Saffar, Babak Nazari
Score: Jalal Zolfonon
Dubbin Supervisor: Shokat Hojjat
Sound: Peyman Tavasoli
Sound Assistant: Aidin Radkia
Dubbing: Faranak Rafiee, Narges Foladvand, Morteza Ahmadi, Akbar Manani, Asghar Afzali, Javad Pezeshkian, Mohammad Ebadi, Shahrooz Malek-Araee, Said Sheikh-Zadeh, Tooraj Nasr, Ebrahim Shafiee, Mehdi Arian-Nejad, Alireza Shaygan, Ardshir Monazam, Ali Ashkboos, Ali Hemmat Mosa-Vand, Alireza Javid-Nia, Valiollah Momeni
Production Manager: Hazheer Ziaee
Thank yous: Hoda Masoodi, Afsaneh Bakhshi, Vida Nematian, Mohammad Reza Doost Mohammadi, Maryam Naghibi, Ali Hamidi, Ali Aghajani
In charge of production: Film Frame Studio
Executive Producer: Seyed Masood Safavi
A joint production of: Hoze Honari Animation Center and Channel 2