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Act 1
EXT. ROADS TO STANLEY - 10:30
Wearing a blue "Firenze" T-shirt, green shorts and pink flip-flops, PETER is sitting on the upper deck of a Route 6X bus to Stanley.
PETER (V.O.): Having checked the weather forecast, I know today will continue to be sunny.
Peter sees Wu Chung House on his right.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The beach is always calling me, and I must go if I can.
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Peter sees the Happy Valley Cemetery on his right.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In fact, I don't mind going to the beach on any fine day. "BEACH" is the "Best Ecstasy Anyone Can Have".
Peter watches the sea-view chalets at Chung Hom Kok on his right.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If I own one of them, would I still be a beachoholic?
Peter gets off at Stanley Market.
Act 2
EXT. STANLEY MAIN BEACH - 11:30
Peter has his eyes on the three floating platforms in the outer swimming area.
PETER (V.O.): Having trained myself at the Golden Beach, I've no problem swimming non-stop for an hour.
Avoiding the rocks in the shallow water area, Peter swims towards the floating platform on the right.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The water is clear and cool.
Arriving at the platform ladder, Peter checks the underwater activities.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Wow, the fish here are larger than those in Silverstrand Bay.
Underwater, Peter observes the energetic fish swimming close to his eyes.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): They look charming and friendly.
Peter attempts to touch them but without success. Then, he has a knee-jerk reflex.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, one of them has just kissed my chest!
Peter continues to watch the fish around and underneath him.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Like fish, my eyes start out on the side of my head. And my top lip, jaw and palate are gill-like.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Humankind is actually evolved from fish.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Humans share 70% DNA with fish.
Later, Peter climbs up onto the purple platform.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My first landing on a floating platform at the Stanley Bay!
Lying flat, Peter covers his face with his hands.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel the sun tanning my skin. This is heaven on earth to me.
Later, Peter repeats his activities at the white floating platform in the middle and then at the purple platform on the left.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My mind is at ease. And I feel the bliss.
FLASHBACK
EXT. STANLEY MAIN BEACH - DAY (2020)
Peter looks at the floating platforms at the outer swimming area.
PETER (V.O.): Compared with those in Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay, they're far, far away from the beach.
Peter observes the bay water.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It looks pretty rough too. Should I assume the life risk? Or just exercise safely?
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Actually, I can't swim like a fish, and I only live once.
Peter swims in the shallow water area.
RETURN TO PRESENT
INT. STANLEY PLAZA - 13:00
Thai restaurant. Peter is having Pad Thai with Prawns and Coconut Smoothie.
PETER (V.O.): When my wife and I were visiting Chiang Mei years ago, we ordered Pad Thai a few times. The Coconut Smoothie here is the best in the world.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a pity that my wife can't join me.
Act 3
EXT. ROADS FROM STANLEY - 14:00.
Sitting on the upper deck of a Route#973 bus with his smart phone focusing on the sea, Peter is leaving Stanley.
PETER (V.O.): I love beachgoing. Beach is where I can see the sky or land touching the sea.
Peter watches the sea-view apartments at Cyberport on his left.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I love my close encounters with fish in the sea. They're so free - no need to be rich and powerful.
Peter sees the Pokfulam Cemetery on his left.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've walked through many paths; but my favourite ones are those at the beach.
THE END
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