The Trio of Trust

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. STUDY - 18:30

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7. As PETER is listening to the internet radio, we hear the Beatles song "Anytime At All".

9. PETER (V.O.): I love this lively and energetic song.

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11. We hear John Lennon's distinct voice: ...anytime at all, all you gotta to do is call and I'll be there...'

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13. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The hook reflects a sense of answerability by showing up and being available for emotional support.

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15. We hear Peter singing along: If you need somebody to love, just look into my eyes; I'll be there to make you feel right...

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17. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The lyrics highlight the responsibility towards the partner, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling one's role in the relationship.

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19. We hear Peter singing along: If the sun has faded away, I'll try to make it shine; there's nothing I won't do...

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21. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Being consistently available and supportive establishes a form of accountability

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23. We hear the outro:....anytime at all, all you gotta to do is call and I'll be there.

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25. Act 2

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27. EXT. MTR CABIN - 13:00

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29. Crowded. Peter is in thoughts.

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31. PETER (V.O.): I've just attended a meeting. To me, a recurrent challenge has been to navigate the concept of answerability, responsibility and accountability.

33. FLASHBACK

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35. INT. CIVIL SERVICE TRAINING CENTRE - DAY (2002)

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37. A Harvard PROFESSOR is addressing the AUDIENCE including Peter (48).

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39. PROFESSOR: Explaining policies and justifications, public officers are answerable to the public...

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41. PETER (V.O.): The concept of answerability refers to the obligation or expectation of providing an explanation or justification for one's actions or decisions.

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43. Pausing.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a foundational concept, establishing the basis if one is to be held responsible or accountable for one's acts or omissions.

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47. PROFESSOR (Cont'd): Fulfilling their roles, they're responsible for their acts, ensuring they deliver on their commitments.

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49. PETER (V.O.): Responsibility is a broader concept that encompasses the idea of being answerable but goes beyond it.

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51. Pausing.

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53. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Responsibility implies having control or authority over a particular area or domain.

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55. Pausing.

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57. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Responsibility can be assigned to individuals, teams or agencies. Responsibility is a higher level of involvement and commitment than mere answerability.

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59. PROFESSOR (Cont'd): Let's not forget accountability which is the highest level of responsibility.

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61. PETER (V.O.): Accountability involves not only being answerable and responsible but also being willing to face the consequences whether they're positive or negative.

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63. Pausing.

65. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I believe the visiting professor is here to advise on Hong Kong's "Accountability System".

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67. Pausing.

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69. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In the realm of politics, the actors often take ownership of positive consequences but not negative ones.

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71. INT. OFFICE - DAY (2009)

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73. Peter (55) and COLLEAGUES are working frantically.

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75. PETER (V.O.): A newspaper has reported that personal particulars sent to us have been divulged to the public...

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77. Pausing.

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79. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): While the colleague doing that is answerable, the supervisors are responsible and I'm accountable.

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81. INT. OFFICE DAY - DAY (2012)

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83. Peter (58) and COLLEAGUES are working frantically.

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85. PETER (V.O.): An employee of a contractor has done something that shouldn't be done.

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87. Pausing.

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89. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): While those supervising the employee are responsible and accountable, I'm accountable too.

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91. RETURN TO PRESENT

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93. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In both instances, I admitted the mistakes, made apologies and promised that such incidents wouldn't happen again.

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95. Pausing.

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97. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I had high hopes about Hong Kong's "Accountability System" but I believe the system is still a mystery to many.

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99. Act 3

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101. INT. STUDY - CONTINUOUS

103. Having input the prompt: "The Trio of Trust" in an AI art generator in his smartphone, Peter sees a cubist image appearing.

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105. PETER (V.O.): The trio of trust ie answerability, responsibility and accountability are interconnected and mutually reliant.

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107. Thinking.

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109. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Trust is the fundamental component of any relationships, institutions and systems.

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111. Pausing.

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113. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): A cohesive trio builds trust, fosters ethical practice and ensures the integrity of all relationships.

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115. As Peter taps a video clip icon, we hear John Lennon singing again: Anytime at all, anytime at all...

117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END