FADE IN
Act 1
Peter wakes up.
PETER (V.O): Yesterday, I woke up around this time in the hotel, having slept for over nine hours.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Around this time the day before yesterday, I exited the Lowu Control Point...
MONTAGE OF PETER'S EARLY MORNING EXPERIENCE IN SHENZHEN.
A. Outside Lowu Control Point. Peter sees a MAN holding a flag with the message: Guests of Wing On Travel please go to Shangri-La for breakfast.
B. Shangri-La, Shenzhen. Peter follows a WOMAN wearing a red vest with the words "Wing On" on it.
C. Restaurant. 2/F. A GUIDE holding a flag greets Peter and gets him seated.
END MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I was early. They're earlier than me!
Act 2
FLASHBACK
INT. ISLAND SHANGRI-LA, SHENZHEN - 07:50
Restaurant. Peter inserts a new Sim card inside his mobile.
PETER (V.O): This sim card is provided by Wing On. It enables me to keep in touch with Hong Kong seamlessly. I got one the last time I visited Guilin.
Peter then helps himself to the buffet breakfast.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Months ago, I stayed in this hotel and ordered breakfast here. This time, it's part of a package tour.
EXT. ROADS - 09:45
Peter occupies in a single seat in a coach. The Guide speaks via a microphone to the GROUP.
GUIDE: Do you all know that we won't be going to the flower park? It has been closed due to flooding...
PETER (V.O): I don't know about that! My main purpose of joining the tour is to see possible Sakura blossoms in Dongguan.
GUIDE: We're going to another flower park...and tomorrow we'll see the Sakura blossoms...
PETER (V.O): That's encouraging...But I doubt about Sakura blossoming in Dongguan around this time.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): This January, I flew to Okinawa. Sakura were blossoming there already.
EXT. FLOWER PARK, BINHAIWAN - 11:30
Having taken a few images, Peter returns to the coach.
PETER (V.O): The Guide said that the Government has invested RMB 1 billion on this project...But nothing stands out....
EXT. NANSHE MING-CHING DYNASTY VILLAGE - 13:05
Entering a premises, Peter sees and reads a notice on red paper.
PETER (V.O): A warm welcome to us! We're just a group of 11 people...
Restaurant. Peter has his eyes on one particular dish.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It's good that I can try Dongguan sausages in Dongguan.
Savoring sausages.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I don't know what to expect...Has its deliciousness like the clansman spirit been fading away?
EXT. 33 TOWNLET - 16:00
Peter explores the 33 blocks of premises.
PETER (V.O): The Guide told us that the Government spent several billions of RMB to turn vacant factories into a stylish entertainment hub.
Scanning the surroundings, Peter captures images occasionally.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In the late afternoon, it's pretty quiet.
MONTAGE OF PETER'S OTHER TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
A. Kade International Hotel. An electronic welcoming message to the tour group. After a 18:15 dinner, Peter goes back to his room and sleeps.
B. Kade International Hotel. After breakfast, the Group departs at 09:30.
C. Fragrance Wonderland. Creative gardening. Peter is excited and delighted to see Sakura blossoms in Dongguan.
D. Large Restaurant, 12:30. The Group are the only customers. Peter has Dongguan sausages again.
E. Large complex. 15:00. Pretty quiet. Having done some window shopping, Peter waits for the coach to return.
RETURN TO PRESENT
Act 3
INT. BEROOM - 23:55
Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "Blossoms in Dongguan..." to a draft.
PETER (V.O): Creative approaches can breathe new life into spaces like the "33 Townlet", fostering economic growth and providing enjoyable experiences.
Checking images of a hotel's furnishings and beddings.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The quality and comfort I got in the hotel enhanced my travelling experiences. Attention to details in everything is important.
Checking images of Sakura blossoms in Fragrance Wonderland.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): While nature has the capacity to captivate and inspire, creative gardening complements it. I'd persuade my wife again to join me next March.
FADE OUT
THE END
Comments