SNAP. A RACFest 2020 Entry.

Summary

The script revolves around Thomas, who is confronted with the consequences of his decisions at a Philippine branch. The company's profits are scrutinized, particularly the transfer pricing strategy. Conflicts arise as Thomas faces accusations of unfair practices and is ultimately fired. The narrative then shifts to his personal life, revealing strained relationships with his family, culminating in his children's decision to leave him. The script explores themes of corporate greed, family dysfunction, and the struggle for identity amidst adversity.

Takeaways

• 📈 The Philippine branch of the company has seen a steady increase in profits over the years.
• 🌐 The company's intercompany profit and outside market profit are both growing.
• 🚀 The production department is operating at full capacity, and the sales department is successful in selling all produced goods.
• 💸 Transfer pricing is a strategic tool used by the company to maximize profits, taking into account tax rates in different countries.
• 🔍 The script highlights a conflict over transfer pricing strategies, particularly concerning the US, London, and Australia.
• 🏡 The protagonist, Jeanette, is shown in her personal life, revealing her love for sketching and the tension in her family relationships.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family dynamics are strained, with Jeanette's mother being a strict and controlling figure, leading to conflict and estrangement.
• 💡 The script suggests that Jeanette's mother, despite her harsh demeanor, has a deep-seated fear of abandonment and a desire for control.
• 🔮 There is an implication of corporate espionage or manipulation, with characters discussing the consequences of certain actions on the company's future.
• 💔 The script ends on a tragic note, with a character expressing regret and a sense of loss, possibly over a failed relationship or a lost opportunity.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the meeting about the Philippine branch?

The main issue is the steady growth of profits from the Philippine branch, including both outside market profit and intercompany profit, which raises questions about the transfer prices set between branches.

Why is the transfer pricing strategy being questioned?

The transfer pricing strategy is being questioned because it appears that maximum prices were set for branches in countries with lower tax rates, which could be a tactic to minimize tax liabilities.

What is the consequence of the transfer pricing strategy for the company?

The consequence could be tax optimization, but it also raises ethical and legal concerns, as it might be seen as tax evasion or manipulation of profits.

Who is Jeanette and what role does she play in explaining the transfer pricing strategy?

Jeanette is a character who explains the company's strategy for transfer pricing, indicating that higher transfer prices are assigned to branches in countries with higher tax rates to maximize profits.

What is the relationship between Thomas and Christine?

Thomas is Christine's superior, and there is a conflict between them regarding the transfer pricing strategy and its implications for the company.

Why is Christine fired?

Christine is fired because she is held responsible for the transfer pricing strategy that seems to favor tax avoidance, which is discovered through reports that bear her signature.

What is the significance of the living room and kitchen scenes?

The living room and kitchen scenes provide a glimpse into the personal life of the characters, showing their relationships, past, and emotional states.

What is the conflict between Jeannette and her family members?

The conflict arises from Jeannette's perceived favoritism and the feeling of being treated like puppets by her, leading to a breakdown in family relationships.

What is the role of the character Dr. Guevara in the script?

Dr. Guevara appears to be involved in a betrayal of trust, as they were observing the protagonist and were part of a plan that led to their downfall.

What is the Board of Overseers' decision regarding the protagonist?

The Board of Overseers decides to conduct a lobotomy on the protagonist, believing it to be the only solution after they failed to accept reality.

How does the script end, and what is the final decision made by the children?

The script ends with the children deciding to go with their father, despite the mother's objections, indicating a final break from their mother.

Outlines

00:00

📈 Profit Growth and Transfer Pricing Issues

The paragraph discusses the impressive performance of the Philippine branch of a company, with profits growing steadily over the years. The speaker is surprised by the intercompany profit and the capacity at which the production and sales departments operate. However, there's a concern about the transfer prices set for the branches in the US, London, and Australia, which are at maximum levels. The speaker denies setting these prices and claims to have carefully analyzed them. Jeanette explains the company's strategy for setting transfer prices based on tax rates, with higher transfer prices assigned to countries with lower tax rates. The speaker is accused of focusing solely on the Philippine branch's profits and is confronted with the consequences of their actions.

05:03

🏡 Family Tensions and Dismissal

In this paragraph, the family dynamics are tense. A character named Lois is fired, and there's a discussion about the living room where Christina, another character, loves to sketch. The kitchen is mentioned, with a focus on food items and their origins. There's a sense of nostalgia and a hint of a troubled past. The characters discuss their mother's treatment of them, with accusations of being treated like puppets and a lack of fairness. There's a heated exchange about the mother's actions and the consequences of her decisions, leading to a realization that the family is falling apart.

10:10

🗣️ Conflict and Threats within the Family

This paragraph delves into a conflict within the family, where a character named Krisha is threatened by another family member, Christopher. There's a power struggle, with characters taking sides and accusing each other of being treated like puppets. The paragraph also hints at past incidents and a sense of betrayal. The tension escalates, with one character threatening another, and a realization that the family's unity is breaking down.

15:11

🔍 Unraveling the Truth and Betrayal

The paragraph reveals a complex web of deceit and betrayal. A character named Pina is accused of being under constant observation by Dr. Guevara, who is revealed to be working against her. There's a sense of trust being broken, and the character is confronted with the reality of her situation. The narrative takes a dramatic turn as it's revealed that Pina's life has been manipulated, and she's been led to believe she has more children than she actually does. The paragraph ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience wondering about the truth and the fate of the characters involved.

20:33

💔 Abandonment, Abuse, and the Search for a Better Life

This paragraph explores the themes of abandonment, abuse, and the search for a better life. The characters express their pain and suffering, accusing their mother of physical and emotional abuse. They feel unloved and unappreciated, with a desire to break free from their past. There's a sense of finality in their decision to leave their mother and seek a better life with their father. The paragraph is filled with emotion, highlighting the characters' struggle to find happiness and peace.

25:34

🎶 Hope and Resilience Amidst Adversity

The final paragraph is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the human spirit's resilience. The character expresses their love for their mother despite the hardships they've faced. There's a sense of hope for a better future and a desire to protect and cherish the loved ones who have stood by them. The paragraph ends on a hopeful note, with the character finding strength in their love and the knowledge that they can love again.

Keywords

💡Profit

Profit refers to the financial gain a company makes after deducting its operating costs and production costs from its total revenue. In the video, the Philippine branch's profit is mentioned as growing steadily, indicating the company's success and financial health. The script also discusses the interplay between production capacity and sales, which directly impact profit.

💡Transfer Prices

Transfer prices are the prices at which goods or services are transferred between divisions or subsidiaries within the same company. The script highlights a conflict over setting maximum transfer prices, which can affect company profits and tax liabilities. The characters discuss the strategic use of transfer pricing to maximize profits by considering tax rates in different countries.

💡Tax Rates

Tax rates are the percentages at which taxes are levied on income or transactions. The video script mentions tax rates in the context of setting transfer prices, suggesting that companies may manipulate transfer prices to take advantage of lower tax rates in certain jurisdictions to minimize their tax burden.

💡Production Capacity

Production capacity refers to the maximum output a company can produce in a given period under optimal conditions. In the script, it is mentioned that the company's production needs to be at capacity, which implies that the company is operating at its maximum efficiency to meet sales demands.

💡Sales Department

The sales department is responsible for selling a company's products or services. The script indicates that the sales department is successful in selling all of the company's production, suggesting strong sales performance and effective market demand.

💡Strategy

Strategy in a business context refers to the long-term plans and actions a company takes to achieve its goals. The video script discusses the company's strategy for setting transfer prices, which is a strategic decision that affects both profit and tax implications.

💡Fired

To be fired means to be dismissed from a job or position. In the script, a character is fired due to a conflict over transfer pricing and reports, which signifies a significant event in the narrative and has implications for the character's future and the company's management.

💡Family Conflict

Family conflict refers to disagreements or fights within a family. The script presents a complex family dynamic with conflicts over money, power, and abandonment, which are central to the narrative's emotional tension and character development.

💡Passion

Passion refers to a strong and barely controllable emotion or feeling. In the video, a character is encouraged to pursue their passion for music after a job loss, indicating a shift in life direction and a search for personal fulfillment.

💡Manipulation

Manipulation is the act of influencing someone or something in a clever or unscrupulous way. The script implies manipulation in the context of setting transfer prices and managing company reports, suggesting unethical business practices.

💡Reality

Reality in this context refers to the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an illusion or a fantasy. The script mentions characters grappling with the reality of their circumstances, including job loss and family dysfunction, which is a central theme in the narrative.

Highlights

Philippine branch's profit continues to grow steadily.

Production is at capacity and sales department sells all of what is produced.

Discussion on transfer prices and their strategic setting based on tax rates.

Jeanette clarifies the company's strategy for setting transfer prices.

Christine is fired for setting maximum transfer prices in certain countries.

Christine's children confront her about her actions and treatment.

Christine's emotional breakdown and realization of her mistakes.

Christine's children decide to leave her and go with their father.

Christine's delusion and the revelation that she only has one child.

The CEO of the company who fired Christine is revealed to be her son.

Christine's son expresses his love and forgiveness towards her.

Christine's son decides to leave her to protect her from further harm.

Christine's children reveal the pain and suffering they experienced.

The Board of Overseers' involvement in Christine's situation.

Christine's son's final message of love and hope for a better life.

Transcripts

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good morning Thomas here's your dust is

the performance airport at the

Philippine branch impressive

there's your more that Philippine

branches doing though and I did not

expect it to the truth as you can see

over the years the Philippine branch

just profit continues to grow steadily

our profit from the outside market and

our intercompany profit increases the

value of our company production needs to

be at capacity and the sales department

manages to sell all of what is produced

what is this I see that you've said the

transfer prices the five branches in

maximum I most certainly did not set

those prices I carefully analyzes it's

pretty nice everything from every report

that was passed on to me made a

production hit and we did not agree or

such maximum price for the London us the

blah blah did you consider the tax rates

of these countries I really just focus

on increasing the profits of the

Philippine bench I swear I didn't know

about this

honey don't change the subject

I'm talking about the transfer prices of

the US London in Australia just look at

your presentation you set them into the

maximum transfer prices see Jeanette

could you please orient him about the

company strategy for transfer prices the

higher the income the higher the task so

we assign maximum transfer prices if the

buyer pays higher tax rate with ours

such as price in Canada but for us

London in Australia yes I admit you know

transfer prices because these countries

have lower tax rates than ours

Thank You Jeanette / - you know mucosal

immune I don't mean people as a lemon so

you let this happen

you can set these reports and you have

your signature on these reports I think

the production head is free

mr. George McDonald thought I saw a Yeti

I don't care what you think Christine

what I care about is what's in front of

me and what's in front of me are this

shameful reports consented by my own ego

ego please let me talk to the production

head first

do you really know why I came here

where Kimble because I had an Intel nah

nothin without you in production head

side bomb branches to set the maximum

prices because if they don't you'll ask

me the co2 fire them ma Big Mama go away

what about the tow yard I do not know

what told you that but that was a Lhari

it's your word against a lot of people

Christian you're fired

Lois I'm going to go be here for LA

difensa member so the buffer is tough

hello Jeanette tell my son don't you

dare come home I don't want to see a

failure in my house okay

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I'm gonna show you around yourself this

is the living room

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nothing's with it I have another name

Christina she would always always love

sketching in the living room let's go to

the kitchen didn't get here whatever you

need cereals mix fruit you want my Nana

chips where is our mine that one is from

Belgium in 1975 and this one's from 2:30

in 1983

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nothing Jeannette I think I just miss my

children I thought you only have a fun

you heard what I said Janet don't ask

stupid questions

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you have to stay calm Kuya how could I

calm down what happens to me now

but you can pursue your passion music

right or start a bump on yourself

we are with you in this I can help you

with the connections for our mom to fire

me

she is not fair Anita dilatory is the

worst kind of man girly kind I won't

demean up at the nyan hey she did lots

of things were scary don't you dare

badmouth her mother not sadly truth she

despises us he treats us like puppets

whoa calm down don't keep cliche

Cristina your lovin blinded Donna okay

enough of this nonsense

I just don't get why we're being so

little mama

CJ Grisha come on D mu t need your

plugin anymore that's what he did you

pay that much to get bustable

Jana I'm leaving her yeah we can't even

mom keep your mouth shut

Grisha not brush up

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Jeannette plus the search for double

light of this badge here are some

furniture maybe gonna put and these are

in a bit of a stuff you for

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Krisha you should know what Christopher

told me on the phone that if I did not

give you money someone will get hurt

yeah

so what mom we're all tired of you

treating us like of it do this do that

first you fire Christopher and now you

want to abandon all of us so what you're

siding with christopher now yes I am

siding with my brother

well guess what I have surprise never

threaten me again

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before anything else he has

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some examples woman Paraguay

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so Ben I hear you nothing about this or

thinking about this let's see there

herself fired her issue is none of your

business and get this juice

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okay I'm coming

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what are you here what's going on here

what the hell did you do see I'm gonna

be stuck yes

what the hell did you do did not wanna

be found

yes Jonah wait

let me handle this dr. Guevara what's

going on here you're working with her

sorry there was no other way I had this

thing

you see

Oh I trusted you my job my company you

were watching me every minute you were

observing me every second what the hell

are you tell me

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I trusted you some people do just about

your mind is fascinating Pina it managed

to replay all the unfortunate events in

your life every see ourselves the one in

the better position the CEO of the

company who fired you a successful

mother you you even made yourself your

life that you had six children when in

reality you only have one Sangha I

convinced the Board of Overseers to

conduct a cutting-edge hopely to bring

you back I thought that if we let you

paint alone which you made a probe let

you be I needed editore we can get you

to see how impossible it is denied the

truth is I am almost losing hope I

always expected you would always want to

go back at this very pleased with always

fun to come back and conceal the murder

with the other magnitude read to me

tell me where is your son

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it's with the police involved in it

don't you get it veena seen a pickle let

me open up a pentane taquito you start

there was only you know death knocks

I'll be that don't you remember your son

is dead my son is alive

give me your phone I've been called him

I never seen her please

if you feel with you that everything

that we did will go to waste the Board

of Overseers see you at some point viola

but they can only clear you through

lobotomy Nina I haven't given up on you

in six years but they give me no choice

please this is a fast sharp if it does

not have reality now the bottom is what

awaits you

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[Applause]

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I did you do that we seen a bin Avista I

am so tired of you and in the man and in

the moment our support that they go to

know look I give up everything for you I

gave up my future

you have no idea like the an

incomparable and tamo-guna given Palma

who yeah stop open up you know Tom will

be physically abusing us miss using that

ridiculous Bible verse

we never learned anything good from you

we only knew pain suffering and sorrow

and you only have each other

food shelter education the beginning had

money I tell you that was

milena mucuna now you are talking to the

people who abandoned us in the first

place shut up this lady right here

semester we are going with our Father in

it's our decision and its final

I'm sorry and they never will

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[Laughter]

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sorry I'm busy right now

Oh with this time I came to him this

morning I just want to check up on you I

don't know what you're talking about

by the way with Anita bill about that

moment when you asked Tina I realized

that you snapped out of reality thank

you for always protecting me he never

explained to me the reasons for your

actions and you didn't have to I always

knew it was for my sake I only wish we

were in better circumstances

I wanted to say a lot to you

but I don't think I'll get the chance to

no thankful that you are my mother I'm

sorry for not being a better son the son

you deserve in another life I wish for

you to still be my mother

I have no regrets this I love you mom

to give my heart to another stranger or

let another kid won't even let the

sunlight

I know you can love again

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[Applause]

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you

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