Redemption Song: A Journey of Faith and

Forgiveness
Characters:

Father: A stern, traditional man who initially rejects his son's newfound faith.
Elder Son: Initially inherits all the family wealth; becomes neglectful and selfish.
Younger Son (Kumar): Undergoes a spiritual transformation; becomes compassionate and forgiving.
Babu: A friend of the brothers; pragmatic and somewhat manipulative.
Gautam: A religious figure who influences Kumar's spiritual journey.
Background Characters: congregation members, Students with Gautham, People helping beggar, etc.

Items Needed:

Coffee Shop Set: Tables, chairs, coffee cups.

Mobile Phone: For calls between characters.
Father’s Luggage: To show his moving out.
Blankets and Bed Sheets: For the father’s possessions when he is kicked out.
Legal Papers: Symbolizing the transfer of property.

Scene 1: Generational Echoes over Tea

The father walked into the room where his sons, Sundar and Kumar, were just hanging around, looking a
bit lazy. He told them to pay attention because he wanted to talk about life.

He then went to make some tea for them. When he came back with the tea, they all started drinking it.
As they did, the father talked about his own dad and asked them to say the poem, “Asathoma
Sadgamaya, Tamasoma Jyothirgamaya, Mrityorma Amritangamaya.” After that, he left the room to go to
work.

When he was gone, Sundar and Kumar started talking. Sundar seemed a bit annoyed by their dad
always giving them lectures. But Kumar, the second son, seemed to think a bit differently. He wasn't as
bothered and seemed to see some good in what their dad was saying
Scene 2: A Rough Meeting at the Coffee Shop
At a cozy coffee shop, two brothers are hanging out when their friend Babu bursts in. Full of energy and
always up for some action, Babu starts complimenting the brothers, telling them they're lucky to have so
much money. But the brothers aren't happy; they're annoyed that their dad keeps bugging them to start
a business.

While they're talking, Babu spots Gautam talking to some students in a corner of the shop. He tells the
brothers that Gautam has been doing this a lot lately, talking about religion. This news really ticks off the
older brother. He yells for Gautam to come over.

Things get heated fast. The brothers and Babu are pretty mean to Gautam, but he tries to stand up for
himself. He starts by saying his life's different now, and then he shows them a Bible. That just makes the
older brother even angrier. Kumar, the younger brother, has to pull him and Babu away before things get
worse.

After they leave, Kumar sneaks back to talk to Gautam. Gautam tells him about Jesus, saying Jesus is
the truth and the way to live. But when Kumar hears the others coming back, he quickly sends Gautam
away, hides the Bible in his coat, and leaves.

Scene 3: A Family Clash over Faith

The early morning finds the father and his eldest son already up and about. As they're joined by the
younger son, the conversation naturally drifts towards the future and life's choices. It's here that the
younger son, inspired by his recent encounters, brings up the topic of Jesus and his newfound interest in
religion.

This revelation catches the father completely off guard. He reacts sharply, his voice raised in disbelief
and anger. "What nonsense is this? Where is all this coming from?" he demands. The elder son quickly
joins in, pointing an accusing finger at Gautam. "This all started after he met that guy, Gautam. I think
he's turning into a Christian, even reading the Bible," he says, adding fuel to the fire.

The father turns to the younger son, seeking confirmation. "Is this true, what I'm hearing?" The tension in
the room escalates as the father, visibly upset and frustrated, issues a stern warning. He makes it clear
that such discussions about religion and Jesus are not welcome in their home, declaring that it should
never be brought up again. With those final words, he leaves the room, leaving a palpable strain hanging
in the air.
Scene 4: A Worrisome Conversation at the Coffee Shop
In the coffee shop, the elder son sits alone, his face etched with worry. As Babu enters and joins him, it's
clear that the elder son is grappling with something serious. When prodded, he shares his concerns
about his brother Kumar, mentioning how he's starting to act like Gautam and the unsettling changes it's
bringing to their home.
Babu's reaction is immediate and stern. He warns the elder son that religion might be the least of his
problems. "If Kumar really turns into someone like Gautam, he won't just embrace his beliefs. He'll go all
the way – selling everything he owns, and not just his stuff, but yours and your father's as well, to give it
all to the poor. You could end up with nothing," he cautions.
His words are a stark reminder of the potential consequences of Kumar's transformation. With this
ominous advice, Babu departs, leaving the elder son deep in thought, contemplating the looming threat
to their family's wealth and stability.

Scene 5: A Family at a Crossroads

In this pivotal scene, the elder son, driven by a mix of spite and strategy, decides to use his younger
brother Kumar's faith to create a rift in the family. He spots Kumar in a moment of devotion, kneeling and
praying quietly. Seizing the opportunity, he points this out to their father, highlighting that despite earlier
warnings, Kumar continues to follow the Bible.

The father, inflamed with anger, storms onto the stage. Confronting Kumar, he snatches the Bible from
his hands. The tension in the air is palpable as the father presents Kumar with an ultimatum: choose the
family or the Bible. In a defining moment, Kumar moves towards the Bible, a silent but powerful
declaration of his choice.

This act only fuels the father's fury. He begins to kick Kumar, overtaken by rage. In a dramatic turn, he
demands that Kumar sign papers transferring all property rights to him. The father's words are harsh and
final: Kumar is to be banished from the home, forbidden to return even upon the father's death.

Amidst this turmoil, as the father continues his assault, Kumar starts singing softly, "Jesus is enough for
me." This act of defiance and faith marks his departure from the stage, leaving his father alone, still
seething with anger. The scene closes on this note of division and unresolved conflict, painting a stark
picture of a family torn apart by differences in belief and values.
Scene 6: A Heartbreaking Turn of Events
Years have passed, and the father has aged. He now lives at the mercy of his elder son, the sole
possessor of the family's wealth. As the scene unfolds, we find the father in a state of frailty and
sickness, desperately asking his son to take him to the hospital.

However, the elder son's response is cold and dismissive. He complains about his struggling business
and claims to have no money for what he deems his father's "stupid, silly diseases." He callously
suggests that everything will eventually be fine, showing a lack of empathy or concern for his father's
well-being.

In the midst of this, the elder son receives a call from Babu. Overhearing the situation in the background,
Babu's advice is ruthless: "Why don't you just drop him off at some orphanage or something? You've got
all the money you need. Why bother with him? Don't let this be a headache. Be mature," he says before
hanging up.

Scene 7: Abandonment and Despair

The father's worsening condition, marked by a severe skin disease, has left him in a dire state. No
orphanage or old age home is willing to take him in, and the elder son refuses to spend any money on
his care.

Offstage, we hear the elder son instructing his father to gather his belongings – luggage, blankets, bed
sheets – promising to take him to a place for treatment. The father, confused and hopeful, asks where
they are going. The son's reply is vague but insistent: "Trust me."

As they come onto the stage, the son directs his father to stay put, assuring him he'll be back shortly.
The father, gripped by fear and uncertainty, pleads with his son not to leave. "Please don't go," he begs,
his voice filled with desperation, "I don't know where I am. It's so dark here."

But his pleas fall on deaf ears. The son exits the stage, leaving his father alone and abandoned. The
father waits, holding onto a fading hope that his son will return. As time passes, it becomes painfully
clear that he has been left to fend for himself.

Days turn into nights, and the father's condition deteriorates. Suffering from a severe cough and
weakened by his illness, he is reduced to begging passersby for help as he slowly exits the stage. The
scene closes on a note of utter despair, showcasing the tragic consequences of neglect and the
devastating impact of broken family ties.
Scene 8: A Reunion of Redemption
In a small, dimly lit room, the father lies in bed, his body wracked by a persistent cough. Suddenly, from
a distance, he hears a familiar tune – the same song his younger son, Kumar, used to sing. The melody
stirs a mix of excitement and uncertainty in the father's heart. Could it really be his son?

With a surge of hope, the father decides to investigate. He struggles to his feet, determined to find the
source of the song. The music leads him to a nearby place of worship, where a small gathering is
concluding a prayer meeting. The pastor finishes the service and the people start to disperse.

Among them, the father, appearing frail and out of place, asks someone, "Who was singing just now?
Where are they?" He's directed towards the person at the microphone.

As he approaches, the initial conversation between the father and the singer – his son Kumar – is
tentative. The father, still grappling with the weight of their past, hesitates. However, Kumar, recognizing
his father, embraces him with the love and teachings of Christ. He shares how he has prayed fervently
for his father, how he attempted to reach out, and how his faith in Jesus has been a guiding light in his
life.

Kumar tells his father that it was this faith that led him to this very moment, to this unexpected reunion.