Blown Away

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. STUDY - 09:30

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7. Tapping What's App, PETER sees an image of an adorable couple in front of a Georgian architecture with the subtitle "Hot Day in Cambridge".

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9. PETER (V.O.): It's from my friend of 40 years.

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11. Checking the sending time of the photo, Peter sees 3.30am

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13. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's 8:30 pm UK time. They might be having desserts.

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15. Peter types his reply on screen.

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17. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The last time I visited UK was summer 2019.

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19. Inserting a photo of an estate under the grey sky, Peter types on screen "A typhoon has come and gone".

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21. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If one has experienced typhoons for 40 years, would one miss them?

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23. Peter takes a look of the files around him.

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25. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've a professional task to do. I don't want to spoil anybody's weekend.

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27. Act 2

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29. MONTAGE OF PETER'S PROFESSIONAL WORK

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31. A. Peter examines the files.

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33. B. Peter types on his laptop.

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35. C. Peter makes a call.

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37. D. Peter checks his draft.

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39. E. A wall clock indicates: 1:30pm.

41. END MONTAGE

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43. PETER (V.O.) : Done! I've earned my lunch.

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45. EXT. ESTATE PARK - 14:00

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47. Blue sky and green trees. Jogging along a track, Peter stops to capture a photo.

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49. PETER (V.O.): I jog here nearly everyday. And I always see something different.

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51. INT. MALL RESTAURANT - 14:15

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53. Enjoying a noodle set, Peter takes a look of CUSTOMERS eating near him.

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55. PETER (V.O.): I believe the eating-in restrictions will be tightened again.

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57. Pausing.

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59. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If Hong Kong isn't seeking herd immunity, public service may also be affected.

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61. Pausing.

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63. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I've to renew the licences of two cars within weeks; or I'll have to re-do the car-worthiness testing again.

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65. Pausing.

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67. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Car management is a lot of work and I've been doing these myself for over 20 years.

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69. Pausing.

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71. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): What if I get COVID?

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73. Recalling.

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75. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My friend parted his cars just days before returning to UK for good.

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77. Recalling.

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79. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): We had a casual farewell meal before that.

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81. Recalling.

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83. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): It's been over a year now. Good to know my learned friend is enjoying life with his pretty wife.

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85. Pausing.

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87. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I knew he was attached to Oxford. I suppose they're visiting Cambridge for a change.

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89. Recalling.

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91. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): What connected us initially was HKU. In 1982, he was a young law lecturer and I was a mature student.

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93. Recalling.

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95. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Then one thing leads to another.

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97. Pausing.

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99. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): He remains academic. But I've no more mandate to do legal policy.

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. STUDY - 19:00

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105. Looking at the 2023 car licence labels beside him, Peter looks pleased.

107. PETER (V.O.): Having done little tasks timely, I feel merry as if my soul is refreshed.

109. Tapping What's App, Peter sees his friend's photo again.

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111. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Despite the distance, true friends are never apart in heart.

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113. Pausing.

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115. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And a sweet friendship can't be blown away by typhoons.

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117. THE END

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119. FADE OUT