FADE IN
Act 1
EXT. FERRY TO MUI WO - 11:00
Sitting in a corner, PETER is glued to a smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): A stock columnist compares the rare occurrence of a whale with a bull market in Hong Kong.
Reading.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Given the opportunity, we must do the right thing at the right time.
We see Peter making some "Sell" orders in an App in his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The demise of the whale reminds me of Hemingway's novel "The Old Man and The Sea" - the "hero" killed the big fish in the end.
We see raindrops falling on closed windows.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I do get the symbolism that in life and career, all have to persevere and resolve challenges.
Later, following other PASSENGERS, Peter is the last one to disembark.
Act 2
EXT. PROMENADE, SILVERMINE BAY - 11:45
Raining. Peter walks past a young ANGLER.
PETER (V.O.): Fishing involves causing stress, pain and even death to fish, I don't do it.
Standing under a cover, Peter checks charts in the Yahoo!Finance App in his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, the Heng Seng index has gone up before it goes down.
Wondering.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): One of my orders should have been filled.
Peter checks a stock trading App.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, I haven't had such trading since April. I often buy high.
EXT. SILVERMINE BAY - 12:00
Changing room. Having changed to his swimming gear, Peter checks his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): Oh, there's new incoming mail checking my availability for a conference with a client.
Having checked his smartphone calendar, Peter types his reply.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Now, the other side can fix it while I go swimming.
Later, we see Peter - the lone swimmer - swimming in the swimming area.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): An old man and the sea.
INT. CHA CHAAN TENG - 13:00
When a plate of fried noodles is put on the table, Peter captures a photo of it with his smartphone and sends it via WhatsApp
PETER (V.O.): I like to stay connected with my wife.
Finishing his lunch later, Peter goes to the CASHIER who is glued to his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Can he hear my steps or sense my presence?
Peter waits.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Even if he can't hear or see me, doesn't he have the sense of unease that I'm standing in front of him?
PETER: My bill please...
We see the cashier detaching from his smartphone reluctantly.
EXT. MUI WO BUS TERMINAL - 14:00
Peter is about to board a route "3M" bus to Mui Wo.
PETER (V.O.): Without an App's direction, I won't be taking this double-decker to Tung Chung at all.
INT. GATEWAY OUTLET, TUNG CHUNG - 15:00
Peter walks past a store selling clocks and watches.
PETER (V.O.): I depend on accurate smartphone clocks, and I don't wear my watches.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Hmm, as I don't have any engagement next week, I'd plan a trip somewhere.
Smartphone ringing. Peter takes the call.
SECRETARY (from phone): Mr Cheung, you've a new assignment next week...
PETER (V.O.): I now prefer to be disconnected.
Act 3
EXT. MTR FROM TUNG CHUNG - 16:00
Tapping an AI drawing App in his smartphone, Peter inputs the prompt: An old man and a smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): Technology and career are very different from the days when I was born.
As a cubist image appears on screen, Peter looks captivated.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): A smartphone represents access to resources and information that weren't previously available to older generations.
Peter takes a look of his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I stay connected with my loved ones and the world at large, anytime, anywhere, even as an old man.
Peter checks a Cheung Family chat group in his smartphone.
FADE OUT
THE END
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