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The Beach
By John Hodge from the novel by Alex Garland - Film
Roles
- Richard - Young Adult (20-35), Male
About this piece
Richard tells his friends how he has killed a shark
Summary
Richard is an American backpacker who goes to Thailand in search of adventure. In his hotel in Bangkok he finds a map that leads him to a legendary island inhabited by a secret community of travelers. One day Richard swims out in the ocean to catch fish and is attacked by a shark. He manages to kill it with a knife. In this monologue he tells his friends how he did it.
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