FADE IN:
INT. CLUB HOUSE - DAY
PETER looks at the table clock displaying: 10:10.
PETER (V.O.)
If the hearing was not
vacated, I should be in
court now, and won't
be here.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Not only that, I would
be very busy before
the hearing as no
preparation is ever
enough.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
But I was instrumental
in resolving the dispute
without a hearing. Our
pre-hearing shot was
so persuasive that the
other side had to give
in.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd)
And, I get paid the
same if I spent another
24 hours on the case.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Perhaps, I'll go see a
movie.
Peter reads a newspapers' movie reviews.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Well, I don't have the
urge to see any.
Peter surfs the web with his phone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Let me make the day a
little different. I'll try
the Island East swimming
pool!
EXT - HONG KONG FILM ARCHIVE - DAY
Coming out from the Island East Sports Centre, the wet-haired Peter sees the entrance of the Hong Kong Film Archive.
PETER(V.O.)
I haven't come here for
a long time.
The door opens automatically as Peter enters.
INT. FILM ARCHIVE EXHIBITION ROOM - DAY
Lobby decors include an old and large screening device against many black-and-white images. Following the sound source, Peter sees moving black-and-white pictures on a large screen.
PETER (V.O.)
Oh, it's a cocktail film
featuring stars and places
when I was a kid.
Peter sits steadfastly watching the film.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I've already watched it
from beginning to end,
But there isn't one shot
of the Castle Peak Hotel.
FLASHBACK
INT. CASTLE PEAK HOTEL - NIGHT (1969)
A bow-tied SUPERVISOR (50s) speaks to a group of bow-tied WAITERS including Peter (15).
SUPERVISOR
The film crew has booked
the hotel beach for exclusive
filming tonight. No one
should disturb them.
Waiters nod. Peter overhears whispers: "They must be filming something not suitable for children!"
EXT. CAFE - DAY
Panoramic sea view. Peter waits at coffee tables. The Supervisor comes and speaks to Peter.
SUPERVISOR
Here will be the location
for a film scene. Would
you work overtime and
serve them food and
drinks?
PETER
No problem at all!
EXT. CAFE - NIGHT
Lime lights, crew and a film camera. Peter works behind the bar. Extras take their positions, acting as other customers. We hear: "Action" as a camera rolls and STARS enter.
PETER (V.O.)
Judging from the camera
angle, I won't be included
even as background. Anyway
they pay me extra for my
extra service.
END FLASHBACK
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
But I 've never seen the
movies that I knew were
shot there. Hong Kong
movie's production then
was only second to
Hollywood.
Peter turns to another screening corner.
PETER (V.O.)
Oh, this small one features
location sets in old hotels.
I'm sure there would be
clips of Castle Peak Hotel.
Peter watches attentively with his smart phone camera ready.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Here they come...
Below the screen, a display indicates: "Castle Peak Hotel".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
(Disappointed)
These are day shots. The
beach scenes were very
far away from the Hotel...
Oh, that's all!
Peter turns his attention to an imitated tea-house corner. Finding the menu on the table interesting, he takes a photo of it.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
At least, "Castle Peak Hotel"
is printed in black and white.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
In my mind, my days there
were still very colourful. My
teenage romance started
from there.
Peter walks towards the exit.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
What a difference a day made!
EXT. ROAD - NIGHT
Rainy. Peter walks in the rain.
PETER (V.O.)
I don't mind getting wet
at all...
FADE OUT. The End