FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 08:15 Sunlight slants through a window. PETER sits with intense focus. He's examining a text on a laptop. A swim bag, ready to go, sits next to him. PETER (V.O.): Every time I review my draft, I discover something that can be refined. Cross-referencing, Peter revises the draft. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'd set it aside for a while before reviewing it again. The clock on his phone screen reads 9:45, then 10:10. Peter is engrossed. PETER (V.O.) (C

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 15:00 PETER notices a compact CD player on the table has stopped working. PETER (V.O.): Let me turn it on again. Where's the remote? Peter scans the clutter: CDs, phone cables. No remote. He heaves himself up with a soft grunt. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I need to begin a slow, methodical search. Cushions are lifted. Files shuffled. Nothing. He moves to a drawer, rummaging through papers, pens, paperclips. His fingers brush against a cheque book a

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 11:00 A silver of golden sunlight cuts across the room, painting a bright stripe on the wall. PETER sits on a sofa, completing his Duoloingo streaks. PETER (V.O.): Maybe a break from the chlorinated rectangle - the bay today. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me check the temperature first. He opens an observatory app to check. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh, a cold weather warning. Peter's hopeful expression fades. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Pool it

FADE I N Act 1 INT. HOME - MORNING KAJI gazes intently at the MAID's movement. KAJI (V.O.): It's breakfast time. But the maid's legs walk past the kitchen. KAJI (V.O.): You still haven't prepared breakfast for Peter and me yet. A mix of curiosity and concern crossing her face. MAID: Bye! The door shuts. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Primary feeder: gone. Food input: zero. Kaji goes to the bedroom to check on the PACK LEADER and PETER. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Secondary feeder: still

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 08:00 Sunlight streams through the window. PETER sits on a sofa. He taps his calendar notifications. PETER (V.O.): Oh, today's my good friend's birthday. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I celebrate my good friends' birthday by sending them my own "Happy Birthday" song along with unique visuals to make their day extra special. He visits his YouTube channel and finds his Happy Birthday MV 2025. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's a cheerful, slightly ge

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 08:00 Cool and quiet. PETER sits at a desk. A cup of green tea steams beside the keyboard. On screen: a dense document. PETER (V.O.): Let me first note the Parties involved and the Registrar of the disputed domain name. He reads, his lips moving slightly. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me also begin drafting, little by little. Clicking an icon, he begins to type on screen. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Alright. I've a brief para that I can save. He clic

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 07:30 Soft grey light. Kaji, the family pet, makes low whines. Peter quickly appears. PETER: I know you're eager to have breakfast with me. Kaji lets out a single, pointed bark. We hear the voice of Peter's wife from the bedroom. WIFE: The dog. As Peter and Kaji take their seats, the MAID puts bread on the table. MAID: Morning Sir. PETER: Morning. Peter turns to Kaji, with a slice of the bread in his hand. PETER (Cont'd): If you provoke the pa

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 07:50 Sunlight filters through the curtains. PETER is sharing breakfast with KAJI, the family pet. PETER (V.O.): I've a time-consuming assignment to tackle starting from tomorrow. Peter sips the green tea. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I was travelling last week and haven't returned to my NT home. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I enjoy swimming alone the route. But Golden Bay is closed and a convenient pool will close today at 10:00 for its weekly

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 07:50 Sunlight filters through the curtains. The room is tidy, a printer on a side table. As PETER appears, the MAID greets him. MAID: Morning Sir. PETER: Morning. A moment later, the maid brings a simple breakfast from the kitchen: sandwiches and green tea. MAID: Your breakfast, Sir. PETER: Thank you. It isn't an absent-minded plesantry. Peter says it clearly, making eye contact. PETER (V.O.): An acknowledgement of service, yes, but more of

FADE IN Act 1 INT. BEDROOM - 07:00 Soft grey light filters through the curtains. PETER, lies asleep. His eyes move beneath closed lids. DREAM SEQUENCE - FLASH IMAGES A. A clean, brightly lit self-service store. Shelves stocked with snacks, drinks, daily necessities. B. Peter, looking younger, is cheerfully restocking shelves. C. A FRIEND (face blurred) stands at a digital kiosk, struggling with the touch screen. Peter goes over, helps him tap the screen. END DREAM SEQUENCE Pe

FADE I N Act 1 INT. HOME - MORNING Curled in bed with the PACK LEADER and PETER, KAJI's eyes are already open. KAJI (V.O.): Peter should be stirring any moment now. Kaji rises, gets out of bed and goes to the kitchen. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Once again, there's no sign of the maid. Kaji returns to the bed. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Peter should go out and grab a loaf of bread for us. Before long, Peter goes out and returns with a freshly baked loaf of bread. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 10:00 Morning light filters through the window. PETER, without glasses, sits on a sofa, speaking to his smartphone PETER (V.O.): How do I say "springs" in Spanish? PETER: Primaveras. Peter taps the check bar. We hear a triumphant sound. PETER (V.O.): The next one is about matching pairs. Peter taps the box labelled "course" on the left and "curso" on the right... PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I' ve no problem with these. He smiles, satisfied. We also

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 10:00 Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating a minimalist space. PETER sits on a sofa, holding a smartphone reading PETER (V.O.): The discussion surrounding privacy protection in the context of AI is indeed compelling, especially when the dean of a business school refers to the US jurisprudetial concept of "false light".. Reading. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): False light refers to situations where an individual's image or data is presente

FADE I N Act 1 EXT. RIVERSIDE PARK - LATE AFTERNOON Clusters of HUMANS gather on the green. A mix of sounds and smells. KAJI walks beside the PACK LEADER at a steady, purposeful pace. KAJI (V.O.): I enjoy walking in this riverside park. Kaji takes a few more steps. Then, her pace slows. She turns her head to the side and glances over her shoulder. KAJI (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yes, Peter's trailing behind. Without breaking her stride, Kaji turns her head to the side for a quick g

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 11:00 Sound of the distinctive Duolingo "correct" chime, one after another, in quick succession. PETER (V.O.): I've maintained my streaks in seven languages. On the screen, we see the icons for his languages: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean. Each streak is alive, flames burning. He closes his app and sits before a piano. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me play Erroll Garner's "Misty". His hands hover over the keys. Th

FADE IN Act 1 INT. BEDROOM - 05:23 Grey dawn light seeps around the edges of the curtains. PETER is already awake. He watches the digital clock on his bedside table. PETER (V.O.): After two hectic days. Today is mine. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I still want to buy another headset... Peter researches on his smartphone. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Ah, this looks great! Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And I want to book a January tour that fits my schedule. Researching. PETER (V

FADE IN Act 1 INT. BEDROOM - 05:17 Grey, silent light seeps around the edges of the curtains. PETER lies perfectly still on his back, eyes open, staring at the ceiling. PETER (V.O.): Another hectic day ahead. The remedy is pending. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I always cherish the feeling of accomplishment when the day is done. And I look forward to rewarding myself afterward. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Meanwhile, I wait for the alarm that is 88 minutes away. Pausin

FADE IN Act 1 INT. BEDROOM - 06:45 Grey-blue in the pre-dawn light. PETER is dressed in a slightly out-dated three-pieces black suit. A white shirt and a dark tie knotted casually. PETER (V.O.): The suit. It weighs more than it used to be. Pausing. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's the history. This is the suit of endings. Recalling. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The last time I wore it - to Sam's funeral. Peter picks up a simple wallet, slips it into his inner pocket. A habitual pat. PET

FADE IN Act 1 INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:45 Filled the gentle hum of everyday life. PETER is completely absorbed in his reading of an article on his phone screen. PETER (V.O.): The dean has published a compelling article that delves into the intricate relationship between technology and generational behaviour. Reading. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): He offers valuable insights and perspectives on how digital advancements shape the values and interactions of different age groups, Pausing.

FADE IN Act 1 INT. VEHICLE LICENSING OFFICE - 09:45 Counter. PETER stands at the front of a line. PETER (V.O.): As a senior, I receive priority treatment. When his turn comes, Peter approaches and submits through the slot the forms along with the supporting documents to OFFICER#1. PETER: Renewal for three vehicles, please. Officer#1 works at a terminal. Behind her, OFFICER#2 leans in, pointing at the screen, speaking in low, instructive tones. PETER (Cont'd): One licence expi