FADE IN
Act 1
INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:45
Sunlight streaming through the window. Peter sits on a sofa with a mobile in hand.
PETER (V.O): Is there a chance that I can capitalize a little?
Peter checks Yahoo!Finance app.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I want to support my elder daughter more. She quit her job in Tokyo to join her love in Seoul.
Scrolling through stock prices, Peter focuses on one stock.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The price now is the highest since 2023...Time to act.
Having placed a trade order, Peter checks its status.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Just acknowledged...not filled...The price has already gone down...
Carrying his swimming gear bags, Peter exits.
Act 2
EXT. SILVERSTRAND - 10:15
Car park. Walking down to the beach, Peter checks incoming mails.
PETER (V.O): Oh, my order has been filled. I'm ready to embrace the first joy of the day.
Beach. A red flag flying near the lifeguard tower.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I'd wear a green buoy. If anything ever happens to me, I can be found easily.
With mixed determination and joy, Peter dives into the water.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Embracing the challenge of the waves, I feel alive.
INT. FEAST (FOOD BY EAST) - 12:45
Hotel ambiance. Seafood, drinks and desserts. Peter is having a semi-buffet with DORA, his good friend.
DORA: I've discovered this nice restaurant...First, tell me more the stories of your pet...
INT. CORDIS HOTEL - 16:30
8/F. A DIRECTOR shows Peter, his WIFE and in particular their elder DAUGHTER the rooms and facilities.
DAUGHTER: The venue is more spacious than I saw via the phone months ago.
PETER (V.O): Our daughter is living in Seoul. My wife and I made the venue reservation for her.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): When my wife and I first came here, the Director thought that we're getting married.
DAUGHTER (Cont'd): This place is perfect for my wedding banquet.
Peter and his wife smile.
PETER (V.O): Our happiness is interwined with the joy of my family.
INT. STUDIO - 19:30
Sitting before a Clavinova. Peter practises Jazz piano.
PETER (V.O): Moments ago, I've maintained my Duolingo streaks in seven languages.
Practising.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Before our relatives' arriving for dinner, I'd practise some bars of a new piece.
INT. DINING ROOM - 20:15
Food is put on the table. Peter is having dinner with his family and RELATIVES.
PETER (V.O): My wife has cooked our daughter's favourite dishes...she's flying out tomorrow.
DAUGHTER: Let me brief all about my wedding banquet in Busan next March...
All listen carefully.
DAUGHTER (Cont'd): Once you've passed the gift ie cash in an envelope to the receptionist, you'll get a meal coupon...
Pausing.
DAUGHTER (Cont'd): Keep the meal coupon carefully...without it, you can't enter the banquet hall...Meal time is 1 hour 30 minutes.
RELATIVE#1: Like having a prepaid meal...Where to sit?
DAUGHTER: Just sit randomly, like in a canteen...Only the mothers of the bride and bridgroom have designated seats...
RELATIVE#2: Any other activities?
WIFE: Like watching sakura blossoms?
DAUGHTER: No, the Korean way is chill.
Act 3
INT. LIVING ROOM - 22:30
Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "A Day of Joy..." to a draft in his laptop.
PETER (V.O): Sharing stories and maintaining friendships enrich my life.
Peter's wife shows him her daughter's diamond ring happily.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Planning for our elder daughter's wedding illustrates the excitement and anticipation of significant life events.
Peter's wife shows him her diamond ring happily.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My well-being is linked to the happiness of those I love.
FADE OUT
THE END
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