Shadows of the Heart

FADE IN

2. Act 1 

4. DREAM SEQUENCE

6. SOMEWHERE IN TIME

8. Serene atmosphere. PETER and VINCENT are chatting.

10. PETER (V.O): I haven't seen Vincent for a long time.

12. Pausing.

14. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): When we met, we talked about combating copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting...but this time...

16. VINCENT: Why don't you bring your pet to join our event?

18. PETER: Can I really do that?

20. VINCENT: Raising a pet and experiencing their companionship is the best decision I've ever made in my life.

22. PETER (V.O): I've to reflect on my style of engagement...

24. END DREAM SEQUENCE

26. Act 2  

28. INT. BEDROOM - 08:45

30. Peter wakes up, rubbing his temples.

32. PETER (V.O): My dream of Vincent is lingering in my mind.

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34. Pausing.

36. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Vincent passed away over 10 years ago. It's my first dream of him.

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38. FLASHBACK

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40. INT. CLUB RESTAURANT - 14:00 (30 Dec, 2024)

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42.  Sitting in a round table with other MOURNERS after Sam's funeral service, Peter chats with YK.

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44. PETER: You and William are band members of Dancing Bees, right?

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46. Recalling.

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48. PETER (Cont'd): After Vincent's retirement, William took over. When William retired, you succeeded him.

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50. YK: Yes.

52. PETER (V.O): Since 1989, I'd very good working relationships with the Assistant Commissioners of Customs.

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54. Sharing stories among each other, we hear the mentionig of Vincent.

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56. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Vincent died just a few years after retirement.

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58. SOMEONE intervenes loudly.

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60. SOMEONE: Vincent died because he drank fake liquor unknowingly...the drivers exchanged the fake for the authentic...

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62. PETER: I don't think the drivers dared to do that.

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64. PETER (V.O): It's a bare assertion.

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66. INT. DINING ROOM - 21:00 (31 Dec 2024)

68. Family dinner. As the MAID is about to take a photo of the family, Peter's WIFE grabs KAJI, the family pet, to join.

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70. WIFE: Eight years ago today, she joined us. Since then, she has been spoiled, especially by Peter!

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72. PETER (V.O): My Kaji is definitely living a good life.

74. They share a warm look.

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76. RETURN TO PRESENT

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78. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My subconscious brings these recent events in my dream.

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80. INT. TUNG WAH HOSPITAL - 12:30

82. Ward. Surrounded by medical equipment, ALFRED sits up in bed, his WIFE by the bedside. Peter appears.

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84. PETER: How's Alfred today?

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86. ALFRED'S WIFE: Not great. High fever's back.

88. PETER: OMG, Alfred looked okay yesterday afternoon.

90. PETER (V.O): For the past six months, Alfred has been through enough already.

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92. Alfred's SISTERS and SON arrive. Before leaving to allow space, Peter takes off his mask briefly to let Alfred see his full face. The fragile Alfred beams wiith a wide smile.

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94. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Yes, be the reason Alfred smiles today.

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96. PETER: Alfred, see you tomorrow!

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98. They share a knowing look.

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100. Act 3

102. INT. BEDROOM - 23:30

104. Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled: "Shadows of the Heart..." to a draft in his laptop.

106. PETER (V.O): Unresolved emotions of loss linger, shaping my thoughts like shadows that haunt my heart.

108. Thinking.

110. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Companionship significantly influences emotional well-being. Beyond human relationships, pets can also play a vital role in the emotional dynamics, providing unconditional love.

112.  Reflecting.

114.  PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Loss and concern for others are intergral aspects of human relationships. What binds me with others are the shared experiences that shape our lives.

116. FADE OUT

118. THE END