FADE IN
Act 1
EXT. FERRY TO MUI WO, LANDTAU ISLAND - 10:30
Fixing his eyes on his smartphone screen, an anxious-looking PETER is checking a long list of doctors.
PETER (V.O.): Before boarding, I've found one. But I don't want to wait for weeks for a medical appointment.
Checking particulars.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I should have joined the Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme years ago, but I didn't care about that.
Checking particulars.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Now, I feel the burden on my shoulders. I can't ignore that anymore.
Making a call, Peter engages in conversations.
PETER (To phone): ... medical appointment.., tomorrow at 4:30pm...yes!
PETER (V.O.): Done!
Act 2
FLASHBACK
INT. RESTAURANT - 12:00 (Yesterday)
Over a dim-sum lunch, Peter and FAMILY are chatting.
SON (to Peter): Dad, you haven't joined the Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme?
PETER: No...I'm narrow-minded...
WIFE (to Peter): You'll take a Faecal Occult Blood test first. Colonoscopy doesn't necessarily follow.
Looking lost, Peter surfs with web with his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): I need to learn what the Programme is all about.
SON: Dad, when can you make the earliest medical appointment?
RETURN TO PRESENT
EXT. SILVERMINE BEACH, MUI WO - 11:15
Sunny and quiet panorama. Peter sees no swimmer.
PETER (V.O.): The super typhoon has just gone. Am I an early bird?
Strolling along, Peter sees one unmanned lifeguard tower and then another.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd):No lifeguard service?
Peter then sees a red flag hoisting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But I come here to swim and exercise my body.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Okay, I won't swim in deep water...
Soon, Peter begins to swim not far away from the shorefront.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I love the water's coolness to envelop me.
Suddenly, Peter feels a subtle disturbance in the water.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): With each stroke, I feel a fleeting touch of my hands and a gentle brush against my skin...
FLASHBACK
EXT. SILVERSTRAND BEACH, SAI KUNG - EVENING (Aug 26, 2023)
We hear public announcements from beach speakers. Seeing Peter is about to swim, a STAFF comes to talk to him.
STAFF: "Young man", there're lots of jellyfish in the water today...
PETER: Is that right? I'll swim in the shallow water then...
STAFF: Jellyfish's long tentacles can inject venom from its many barbed stingers. I suggest you'd better not swim...
PETER: What would happen if I got jellyfish stings?
STAFF: Instant pain...some stings may cause whole-body illness...
PETER: I heed your advice then.
END FLASHBACK
We see Peter leaving the water right away.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But could they be debris? What if I swim in deep waters?
Returning to the water, Peter begins to swim farther away from the shore.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over.
Act 3
EXT. FERRY FROM MUI WO, LANDTAU ISLAND - 14:30
Having input the prompt: "The Vitality Quest" in an AI art generator in his smartphone, Peter sees a cubist image appearing.
PETER (V.O.): The vitality quest involves adopting a holistic approach to my well-being and making conscious choices to enhance my physical and emotional health.
Water splashing on windows.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I feel physically and emotionally resilient, I become more passionate, enthusiastic and creative.
Central pier#6 in sight.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): By cultivating vitality through self-care, healthy habits and positive mindset, I can enhance my zest for living.
FADE OUT
THE END
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