All language subtitles for From Shattered Dreams to Echoing Pasts_ Unraveling the Skyden Paradox

Skyden Coded
A V.RAGHAV's Film
Starring Raghav as (Raghav and Skyden)
[NARRATOR]
The story follows Raghav, a young electronics enthusiast from a bustling Indian electronics market. His obsession with building a virtual world brings him into contact with Skyden, a cynical fighter in the year 2070. Following a tragic incident that separates Raghav from his family, he mysteriously transforms into the future version of himself—Skyden. Now, as the leader of a resistance group against a cold and calculated figure named Shockwave, Skyden must come to terms with his past to save the future.
SCENE 1: THE MARKETS OF THE PAST
[SOUND]
A camera glides through a bustling Indian electronics market. Narrow lanes are packed with shops, cables hang like vines, and the hum of bargaining voices fills the air. The smell of ozone, hot metal, and fried snacks from a nearby stall.
INT. ELECTRONICS SHOP - DAY
[NARRATOR]
Raghav sits at the counter, hunched over a broken circuit board. His fingers, stained with solder and grime, twist a loose wire into the shape of a miniature bolt of lightning. The chaotic symphony of the market washes over him. The blare of horns, the shouted negotiations, the tinny music from a competing shop. He looks up as his father, a kind-faced man with laugh lines around his eyes, finishes a transaction.
RAGHAV'S DAD
Raghav, stop that. Help me sort these transistors.
[NARRATOR]
Raghav nods, but his hands remain on the circuit board, his mind already miles away. He's not just twisting wires; he’s building the virtual worlds of his "Skyden game" in his mind, tracing lines of code, creating logic gates, and envisioning glowing landscapes. His dad sighs, a sound filled with both weariness and a deep, unspoken frustration.
RAGHAV'S DAD
This boy will drown in his dreams. He thinks the world is made of circuit boards and wishes, not bills and bad luck.
[SOUND]
The shop's flimsy curtain is pushed aside.
ABHI
Stuck in the dungeon again, Bhaiya?
[NARRATOR]
Abhi's wide grin is a stark contrast to the serious atmosphere. He slings an arm over Raghav’s shoulder.
RAGHAV
I have to get away. I need to work on the real project. I'm so close.
ABHI
Uncle, I’m taking him for tea, don’t worry. A genius needs his fuel.
RAGHAV'S DAD
Abhi, keep him grounded. He forgets there’s a real world outside his junk. And don't spend all your money on him. He'll just buy more trash for that garage of his.
ABHI
Always, Uncle.
[SOUND]
Raghav and Abhi slip out the back of the shop and into a small, cluttered garage. The dim, dusty space is filled with stacks of old CRT monitors, tangled bundles of wiring, and shelves overflowing with salvaged circuit boards.
RAGHAV
I've been collecting these for months. I just pulled a 64-bit logic board from that old VCR; it's got the perfect architecture for the core matrix.
ABHI
Every part helps.
[SOUND]
A little later, a gentle knock on the door.
RAGHAV'S DAD
Don’t be late for dinner.
[NARRATOR]
Raghav, already deep in his work, nods distractedly without looking up. His father watches him for a moment, a worried but loving expression on his face, before quietly leaving. He thinks of his wife, and how she would have understood this part of their son, the part that lived in a world of circuits and dreams.
[SOUND]
Raghav and Abhi head out for a short break. The clinking of teacups. They sip sweet chai, the warmth seeping into their hands.
ABHI
You're a genius, man. You just gotta believe it. They’re all going to see that one day.
[NARRATOR]
As the sun begins to set, casting long shadows down the narrow lanes, Raghav walks back through the market, a sense of hope filling him. He’s in slow motion, a dreamy look on his face, as if he’s walking into his destiny. The low hum of the market, the distant calls of vendors, the smell of street food — it all feels like home.
[SOUND]
A faint, high-pitched whine begins, growing louder. Raghav looks up, frowning, then his eyes widen as a red dot appears on his machine. The whine becomes a shriek. Outside, the loud rush of a missile.
[SOUND]
The missile slams into the electronics store. A flash of blinding light and a silent, terrible blast tears through the market.
[NARRATOR]
The garage is gone, the walls blown to pieces. The electronics store is a smoking ruin. The air is thick with the smell of scorched metal and dust. Raghav frantically searches through the rubble, calling for his father. He finds him under a collapsed shelf, a metal beam across his chest, his eyes closed.
[SOUND]
Raghav lets out a guttural scream.
[NARRATOR]
Abhi, having heard the blast, rushes in and finds Raghav sobbing, holding his father's body. Abhi puts an arm around Raghav, pulls him into a hug, and just holds him. The camera slowly pulls away from the two friends, showing the devastation. The market is a graveyard of dreams and metal.
[SOUND]
A smash cut. Fast, distorted music.
SCENE 2: THE CYNICAL FIGHTER
EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT
[NARRATOR]
Close-up — a man running through a narrow alley at night, his breath ragged. The sound of footsteps chasing him. It's Skyden.
SKYDEN
(Narrating)
Alright, I don't have much time... I think I just had a near-death experience. Good thing we're in 2070. Back in the day, a liver tap-out was a death sentence. Now, you just buy a new one.
[SOUND]
A faint smirk crosses his face, then a bullet whizzes past his head.
SKYDEN
(Narrating)
Anyway… where was I? Oh right—I’m about two seconds away from becoming street art, thanks to the charming folks behind me. But you know how in movies, right when you’re about to die… some big, muscular savior shows up?
[SOUND]
Skyden glances over his shoulder, trips on debris, and falls to the ground. Villains close in, guns drawn.
SKYDEN
(Narrating)
Yeah… this is that part.
[SOUND]
From the shadows, a loud WHAM. A huge figure slams one of the attackers into a wall. Two more fighters appear, moving fast, taking down enemies with precision. One tosses Skyden a weapon.
SKYDEN
(Voice-over)
Meet my people. The Resistance. The folks who took me in when I was just another street rat… and somehow decided to turn me into… this.
[SOUND]
A quick montage of sepia-toned flashes: a young Skyden in the Resistance hideout, training with wooden sticks, stealing food, laughing around a campfire. The scene cuts back to the present fight. Guns, fists, and chaos.
MENTOR
Still can’t run without tripping, huh?
SKYDEN
Still can’t make an entrance without showing off, huh?
[NARRATOR]
They exchange a quick nod, then rejoin the fight. The fight ends, and the Resistance team brings Skyden into their underground hideout. The facility is a hive of activity — a tech room humming with scavenged parts, sleeping quarters, and weapon racks along the walls. It feels battle-worn but functional.
INT. RESISTANCE BASE - NIGHT
[NARRATOR]
Skyden stands on a raised platform in the main common area, acting like a self-proclaimed leader giving an over-the-top speech.
SKYDEN
I stole the code! Now no one can stop us. We just need to build the machine… then we control everything!
[NARRATOR]
Just as Skyden is mid-speech, Adam bursts through the main entrance, shouting his name. Adam, a physically imposing figure, storms in and grabs Skyden by the collar, slamming him against the wall.
ADAM
You never listen! Because of you, we had to relocate the entire facility. People almost died last time!
MENTOR
Enough, both of you.
[NARRATOR]
Adam reluctantly lets go, muttering to himself but obeying. The confrontation ends as the Resistance members gather for a shared dinner. Mentor sits at the head of the table, a happy expression on his face. Adam, however, stays with his own team at a separate table, and lingering tension is visible in the glances they exchange. The background chatter, the serving of food, and the laughter from other Resistance members give the scene a lived-in, human feel—a calm before the storm.
[NARRATOR]
After dinner, Skyden heads to his quarters but is stopped by a female childhood friend. She is clearly relieved to see him alive but her expression is stern.
JENNY
You should stay here and protect your people. Stop chasing trouble.
[NARRATOR]
Skyden just offers her a faint smile, not answering. She leaves, frustrated, leaving Skyden’s silent stubbornness to hint at a deeper plan. Skyden walks past his quarters to his personal space—a hidden garage and workshop. In the center sits a machine similar to Raghav’s from 2026, old and partly scavenged. A subtle detail is revealed: he’d been collecting pieces for this for years. He runs his hand across it, his eyes serious, and the audience realizes this is his true plan.
INT. RESISTANCE BASE – LATER THAT NIGHT
[NARRATOR]
Skyden's quarters are small and utilitarian. Jenny finds him packing a bag. Her expression is a mix of concern and frustration.
JENNY
You're leaving.
SKYDEN
Just for a bit.
JENNY
Skyden, we just got you back. After everything, you're just going to run off again?
SKYDEN
I'm not running. I'm... getting things done.
JENNY
(Voice softens)
You promised me you'd stop. Stop chasing trouble. Stop putting yourself in danger.
[NARRATOR]
Skyden finally looks at her. There's a flicker of something in his eyes, a depth she rarely sees. He moves closer and gently takes her hand.
SKYDEN
I can't. Not yet.
JENNY
What is it you're so afraid of? You're not afraid of dying. What is it?
SKYDEN
Losing what I haven't even found yet.
[NARRATOR]
He pulls her into a hug, holding her close. It's a rare moment of intimacy for him. A quiet, high-pitched whine begins to fill the air, almost imperceptible. A faint, glowing blue pattern on Skyden's armor flickers and fades.
SKYDEN
I have to go. Before they...
[NARRATOR]
He pulls away, a flicker of panic in his eyes.
JENNY
(Whispering)
Wait. Not yet.
[NARRATOR]
She pulls him close and kisses him, long and slow. The hum grows louder, his body glows faintly with a blue aura. Suddenly, a screen on a nearby console flashes red with a single word: "DETECTION."
SKYDEN
Damn it.
JENNY
What?
SKYDEN
They know where we are. My energy... I used too much of it. We have to go. Now.
JENNY
This is fine here, but we should have done it on the ground.
SKYDEN
(A faint, pained smile)
Yeah. If we did that, it would have been my last romance.
[NARRATOR]
Jenny doesn't hesitate. She grabs his hand.
JENNY
I know where we can go. Adam's vehicle.
EXT. DESERT ROAD – LATER THAT NIGHT
[NARRATOR]
The modified vehicle speeds through the night. Adam is driving hard. Skyden is in the back seat, rubbing his jaw from the earlier fight with Adam. Franklin is riding shotgun, and Jenny is in the back tending to minor cuts.
FRANKLIN
Uh… guys? We got company.
[SOUND]
A single missile streaks toward them.
[NARRATOR]
Jenny and Franklin look at each other, then at the missile. Adam slams on the brakes. The team jumps out of the vehicle, scattering. Adam looks back at Skyden, who is still sitting in the back seat, staring at the approaching missile.
ADAM
(Screaming)
Jump, you idiot!
[SOUND]
The missile zips over the vehicle and continues on its trajectory. It flies toward the horizon, where the Resistance base is located. The team looks in confusion, then the missile hits its target. A blinding flash lights up the night sky, and a massive BOOM shakes the ground.
JENNY
No...
ADAM

(Turning to Skyden)
They're heading for the base!
[SOUND]
Another missile comes from the horizon and streaks toward their abandoned vehicle. Before it hits, Adam runs toward the vehicle and grabs Skyden. The missile strikes. A shockwave flips the vehicle into the air. Adam and Skyden are caught in the blast, sending them flying. Adam lands hard, but Skyden, who took the brunt of the hit, goes limp and unconscious.
[NARRATOR]
The road is still littered with the overturned, smoking remains of their vehicles. The desert wind whistles through the silence. Adam paces near the wreckage, a wrench in his hand, his movements sharp with frustration as he tries to repair the battered vehicle. Franklin leans against the side, watching.
FRANKLIN
(Voice is serious now)
You're really that worried about him? Is he… your real brother?
[NARRATOR]
Franklin looks at Skyden, notices his fractured left arm, and sees the glimmer of metallic bone underneath the skin. His face hardens.
FRANKLIN
Is he...?
[NARRATOR]
Adam doesn’t look up from his work. He knows what Franklin saw.
ADAM
No. He’s adopted. Found him alone… years ago. Wouldn’t tell us where he came from. My father—our father—took him in anyway. The last base we had... we lost it because of him. He got emotional... and they detected him. They knew where to find us. He always does this. Chases something. Gets distracted. He almost killed us all.
[NARRATOR]
Jenny, still kneeling beside Skyden, adds quietly:
JENNY
First time I met him, he was already running away from something. Always does. Always chasing something else.
[NARRATOR]
Adam smirks bitterly, tightening a bolt on the vehicle.
ADAM
Last time he fainted was when Dad yelled at him. After that… Dad never raised his voice again. Treated him like the youngest. But he never listened. Still doesn’t. But—he’s my brother. And my family’s trapped in that base. We can’t sit here.
FRANKLIN
At least you’ve got family. Mine’s gone. My whole resistance cell’s wiped out. Just me now.
[NARRATOR]
A short silence falls, broken only by Adam slamming a metal panel shut.
ADAM
Alright. She’s good enough to move. We get him inside, we go.
[NARRATOR]
He strides toward Skyden’s limp body. Jenny suddenly looks up.
JENNY
Wait—guys… it stopped.
ADAM
The… sound?
JENNY
Yeah. The echo… it’s gone.
FRANKLIN
Maybe the battery died.
JENNY
Not funny.
[NARRATOR]
Adam crouches, reaching to lift Skyden. Skyden’s eyes snap open. He lets out a sharp, ragged scream, clutching his head. Quick flashes — Raghav’s life, his voice, his memories — rapid, disjointed images: a lab, burning streets, a hidden code etched into metal, someone shouting his name. His breathing is erratic, his eyes unfocused.
[SOUND]
A sudden deep boom shakes the air. A blinding flash lights the horizon—the direction of the resistance base.
ADAM
No…
[NARRATOR]
The shockwave from the blast sends dust whipping around them. The bright flare seems to snap Skyden back to reality. His breathing steadies, the visions fade. He blinks, looking at the others, still dazed.
FRANKLIN
Well… welcome back, Sleeping Beauty.
ADAM
Get him in. We’re moving. Now.
INT. RESISTANCE BASE – MOMENTS AFTER THE BLAST
[SOUND]
Dust and debris rain down. Emergency lights flicker.
[NARRATOR]
The roof of the cavernous hideout has been torn open by the blast. Chunks of concrete and steel crash to the ground. Mentor is already in position, rallying the fighters. His team is fighting a swarm of Shockwave’s side villains—drones, robots, and armored soldiers. Mentor is holding his own, but he's visibly wounded, bleeding from a gash on his arm. Meanwhile, high in his control room overlooking the battle, Shockwave is watching the chaos with a cold smirk. His gaze sweeps over the fighting until a specific visual feed pops up on his screen: the arrival of Adam, Jenny, and Franklin carrying an unconscious Skyden. Shockwave’s eyes widen slightly. He sees his ultimate prize. The cold smirk transforms into a genuine smile.
SHOCKWAVE
(To himself)
Looks like the wild card just showed up.
[NARRATOR]
He puts on his helmet and gestures to his guards.
SHOCKWAVE
Keep them busy. The fun is just getting started.
[NARRATOR]
He steps onto a small, personal platform, which lowers him directly into the cavern.
[SOUND]
A loud sonic boom breaks the air. Adam's vehicle bursts into the cavern, crashing through the breach in the roof. Adam, Jenny, and Franklin leap out, ready to fight.
[NARRATOR]
Shockwave lands with a dramatic plume of smoke and dust, his helmet retracting to reveal his smirk. He doesn't even acknowledge Mentor or the other fighters. His eyes are fixed on Skyden. Shockwave gestures to a smaller drone. It flies to Skyden and a similar hook shoots out, piercing Skyden's chest.
SKYDEN
(Narrating)
This is it. This is where I go from hero to meme. Don't let me down.
[NARRATOR]
He's lifted into the air. He's bleeding, his energy flickering, his voice strained but still sarcastic. Jenny runs to him, reaching for him, but can't. Adam follows, frustrated.
SKYDEN
(To Jenny, his voice soft)
Jenny... I feel so... cold.
[NARRATOR]
He's trying to make a joke, but his words are serious. The hook holds him in place. Jenny is holding his hand, crying. She tries to pull the hook out.
JENNY
(Soaking)
Hold on, Skyden! I'm going to get this out.
SKYDEN
(Looking at Jenny, a weak grin)
You're right... We should have done that on the ground.
FRANKLIN
Don't worry, man, I've seen bigger hooks. You'll be fine.
[NARRATOR]
Adam is enraged. He tries to jump and grab Skyden, but falls to the ground. He's screaming.
SKYDEN
(To Adam, his voice straining)
Hey, listen, Adam. Listen to me. This is important... The vehicle... the one you love... it's a mess. And... it was a little dirty... when we used it... to hide.
[NARRATOR]
Skyden's eyes lose their focus. His body goes limp. Shockwave's drone pulls him away, toward the hovercraft. Shockwave follows.
JENNY
(Soaking, screaming)
SKYDEN!
ADAM
(Screaming, filled with rage)
I'll kill you! I'LL KILL YOU!
[NARRATOR]
Franklin rushes to Adam and holds him back. Adam is screaming. Jenny is still crying, reaching for Skyden as he disappears into the darkness.
FRANKLIN
(Whispering, to himself)
Well... he's a machine. I don't think he's dead.
SCENE 3: THE SURVIVORS’ VOW
8. THE RESISTANCE UNDERGROUND
[NARRATOR]
Adam, Jenny, Franklin drag the wounded Mentor to the hidden base. The resistance survivors emerge from the shadows, battered but alive.
9. ADAM’S RAGE
ADAM
He died because I wasn’t fast enough! He died because I wasn’t there!
JENNY
Don’t let his death be wasted.
10. MENTOR’S WISDOM
MENTOR
(Weak but sharp)
Skyden is never truly gone. Remember this, Adam… legends do not die….
[NARRATOR]
His words plant the seed of Skyden’s return.

Satire of a Decaying World
Beneath the science-fiction spectacle lies sharp commentary. The film satirizes the absurdity of a society run by eternal, decayed minds — the way wealth clings to life, the way politics becomes nothing more than ancient children playing with toys of war. Through humor, banter, and fourth-wall cracks, Skyden calls out the absurdity directly, mocking tropes and taunting both enemies and the audience alike. He isn’t just a hero — he’s a commentator, a mirror, forcing us to question why we too watch, obey, and accept systems that dull our own curiosity.

INT. ELECTRONICS SHOP - DAY

(Close-up — Skyden running through a narrow alley at night, breath ragged, the sound of footsteps chasing him.)