0–3 SEC — THE VALLEY WAKES UP
A wide cinematic shot of 1980s Kashmir at sunrise, with snow-capped mountains, mist over green fields, and traditional houses with sloping roofs. The camera slowly moves toward the young Kashmiri man standing beside a narrow village road.
He begins walking toward the distant bazaar.
4–6 SEC — THE OLD ROAD
Continue directly from the same road. The camera follows behind him as he walks past willow trees, small streams, and traditional homes. A vintage bus passes slowly in the background.
He turns toward the sound of the bazaar and continues walking.
7–9 SEC — ENTERING THE BAZAAR
The camera follows him into a 1980s Kashmiri market. Wooden shops line both sides of the street. Shopkeepers arrange apples, walnuts, saffron, spices, and handmade Kashmiri handicrafts.
People in pherans walk naturally through the market. The young man greets a shopkeeper with a smile.
10–12 SEC — EVERYDAY KASHMIRI LIFE
Without changing location, he pauses beside a fruit stall. An elderly shopkeeper weighs apples on a traditional balance scale and hands him one.
The young man pays with cash, takes the apple, and continues walking.
13–15 SEC — THE MARKET STREET
The camera smoothly tracks alongside him as he passes a small tea stall. Men sit on wooden benches drinking noon chai, while a shopkeeper talks with a customer.
A bicycle moves past him. He steps aside naturally and continues toward the end of the bazaar.
16–18 SEC — THE LAKE APPEARS
The market street opens toward Dal Lake. The camera moves with him as the view gradually reveals calm water, wooden houseboats, and traditional shikaras.
He stops near the lakeside, looking across the water.
19–21 SEC — SHIKARA JOURNEY
A boatman in traditional Kashmiri clothing invites him into a shikara. He steps into the boat carefully and sits down.
The boatman begins rowing. The camera follows the shikara from the same lakeside position as it glides across the calm water.
22–24 SEC — THE SCENIC BEAUTY
The shikara moves past floating gardens and reflections of the mountains. The young man gently touches the water with his hand.
The camera slowly rises, revealing the beautiful Kashmir landscape while keeping the same boat and character visible.
25–27 SEC — A MOMENT OF NOSTALGIA
The camera moves closer to the young man as he looks toward the mountains. He smiles softly, holding the apple he bought at the bazaar.
The boat continues moving forward naturally.
28–30 SEC — THE FINAL FRAME
The camera slowly pulls back from the shikara, revealing the lake, mountains, traditional boats, and the peaceful 1980s Kashmir landscape.
The young man looks toward the distant shore.
On-screen text:
“Kashmir, 1985 — A morning remembered.”
End with the shikara continuing across the water.