Embracing Lightness

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. DREAM SEQUENCE

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7. SOMEWHERE IN TIME

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9. PETER is meeting up with a lady FRIEND (30s).

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11. PETER (V.O.): At last we meet! We haven't met since 1992.

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13. Recalling.

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15. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): We used to meet regularly in social gatherings.

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17. Pausing.

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19. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Last night, I watched a TV documentary. The character's name was the same as hers. And I thought about her.

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21. Looking at the non-responsive friend.

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23. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Good to see each other again! Better late than never...

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25. END DREAM SEQUENCE

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27. Act 2

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29. INT. BED ROOM - 08:45

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31. Waking up, Peter looks lost.

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33. PETER (V.O.): Oh, we only met in my dream...

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35. Peter checks the time.

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37. PETER (V.O.): This time, for the past two days, I've already done a lot.

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39. Recalling.

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41. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Staying awake, I couldn't dream.

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43. Pausing.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Work pressure didn't allow me to daydream either.

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47. INT. DINING ROOM - CONTINUOUS

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49. Peter is sharing breakfast with Kaji, the family pet, leisurely.

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51. PETER (V.O.): Accomplishing stressful tasks brings about a sense of achievement.

53. Pausing.

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55. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me celebrate.

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57. INT. STUDIO - 10:00

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59. Peter is surfing travel Apps tirelessly.

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61. PETER (V.O.): Let me plan a short trip - Tokyo, or a GBA city?

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63. Peter cross-checks his smartphone calendar. We see dotted appointments.

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65. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I still have to appear in court next week. There're other HKUST engagements.

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67. Pausing.

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69. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): For today, I'll go swimming at Golden Bay before returning to my NT home.

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71. EXT. TUEN MUN HIGHWAY - 13:00

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73. Peter is driving his red coupe.

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75. PETER (V.O.): The air-conditioning isn't cool. I'll take it to my car repairer tomorrow.

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77. Pausing.

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79. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Maintaining my old cars well, I feel happy.

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81. EXT. GOLDEN BAY - 14:00

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83. Seeing a LIFEGUARD rowing a raft far away from the shore, Peter swims towards him.

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85. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The lifeguard is so lonely. I'll manifest his role.

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87. Dipping his head beneath the surface rhythmically, Peter propels himself forward with each stroke.

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89. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The buoyancy of the clear saltwater supports my body effortlessly.

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91. We see a gentle swell lifting Peter up.

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93. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel like I'm embracing lightness.

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95. Recalling.

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97. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I need to set aside my work-related stuff and enjoy moments of leisure.

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99. Pausing.

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101. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I still feel the emotional burden and would allow it occasionally.

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103. Act 3

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105. INT. BEDROOM - 22:30

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107. Having input the prompt: "Embracing Lightness" in an AI art generator, Peter sees a cubist image appearing.

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109. PETER (V.O.): When stressful work is done, I need emotional release.

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111. Pausing.

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113. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Doing things I love enhances my positive emotions.

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115. Pausing.

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117. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Letting go of burdens that weigh me down, I'm embracing lightness.

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119. DAYDREAM SEQUENCE

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121. A. Hotel swimming pool. Peter swims in a style like embracing lightness.

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123. FADE OUT

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125. THE END