Scene 1: The Secret Island

EXT. REMOTE ISLAND NEAR MADAGASCAR - NIGHT

The scene opens on a small, isolated island shrouded in darkness. Waves gently lap against the shore as a few dim lights illuminate a makeshift dock. A group of men, dressed in rugged clothing, work swiftly under the cover of night. They are loading a small cargo container with gold bullion—each bar weighing 10 kilograms. The air is tense, filled with the sound of whispered orders and the clinking of heavy metal.

 One of the men, SIMON (early 30s, nervous, inexperienced), wipes sweat from his brow as he watches another man, OFFICER KABIR (late 40s, stern, experienced), oversee the operation.

SIMON Whispering to his colleague"How… how do they smuggle all this gold in? I mean, without anyone noticing?"

Officer Kabir, who is meticulously inspecting the bullion as it's loaded, glances at Simon but doesn't respond immediately. He turns his attention back to the container, checking the seal with a practiced hand.

SIMON continues to ask pressing the matter"Isn't it risky? What if someone finds out?"

Kabir remains silent, his face unreadable. He moves to the edge of the dock where the container is being prepared for loading. Simon follows, his curiosity getting the better of him.

The container is small, almost inconspicuous, but its contents are far from ordinary. The men continue working, clearly well-practiced in their roles.

SIMON in a Lowering voice asks again"Come on, Kabir… How do they do it?"

Finally, Officer Kabir looks at Simon, his eyes narrowing slightly. He motions towards the ship anchored just offshore—a large, weathered freighter that seems to blend into the night.

OFFICER KABIR Grimly looks at simon "It's not your place to know. Just focus on the job."

He turns away, signaling for the container to be moved. The men respond quickly, maneuvering the container onto a small platform rigged beneath the dock. Kabir watches as the container is slowly lowered into the water. The container is suspended under the ship's hull, its exterior modified to fit snugly against the vessel's underside. The modifications are expertly done, making it nearly impossible to detect without a thorough inspection.

SIMON Amazed"They hide it… under the ship?"

Kabir gives a curt nod but says nothing more. The operation is nearly complete, the men moving with practiced efficiency. Simon stares at the hidden compartment, a mix of fear and fascination in his eyes.

INT. SHIP'S ENGINE ROOM - NIGHT

Inside the ship, the ENGINEER (mid-40s, gruff, and methodical) monitors the compartment as the container is locked into place. He checks the gauges, ensuring everything is secure before giving a thumbs-up to the crew above.

OFFICER KABIR talk's To the Engineer, through a radio"Everything secure?"

ENGINEER Over radio"Locked and sealed. We're good to go."

OFFICER KABIR Nods in satisfaction"Set sail. No delays."

The ship's engines rumble to life, and the crew begins to disperse, their job done for the moment. The freighter slowly pulls away from the island, slipping into the vast ocean under the cover of darkness. Kabir takes one last look at the island before turning to Simon.

OFFICER KABIR Low and stern says to his men"Remember, You haven't seen anything. You haven't heard anything. Understand?"

he then glances at Simon

Simon nods, swallowing hard as the reality of his involvement sinks in.

SIMON Quietly"Yes, sir."

The freighter sails into the night, the container of gold hidden away beneath its hull, bound for parts unknown.