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Fanling Fan

Peter Kam Fai Cheung SBS

FADE IN:

INT. STUDY - DAY

PETER picks up a call.

CALLER (O.S.)

Mr Cheung, the Duty

Lawyer Service has

called to remind your

appearance in Fanling

tomorrow.

PETER

Thank you!

PETER (V.O.)

Good service! My first

assignment there can't

be bad.

Reading a report, Peter is in thoughts.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

If probation is not

recommended, the

sentencing option might

either be relatively lenient

or relatively harsh...

INT. LAW LIBRARY - DAY

Books on a desk, Peter examines the small prints.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

Even tool books don't

suggest any other

possible options.

Peter shrugs his shoulders.

EXT. TRAIN - DAY

Glasses on his forehead, Peter dressed in a dark suit, reads some small prints attentively. And we hear an announcement: "The next station is Sheung Shui".

PETER (V.O.)

Oh, I was so preoccupied to solve the problem and

couldn't hear Fanling at

all!

He checks his watch.

EXT. FANLING STATION - DAY

At an Exit, Peter taps Google Maps on his phone and then follows the visual and verbal directions.

PETER (V.O.)

Yes, that's the way, I

can't leave it to chance.

INT. COURT LOBBY - DAY

As Peter checks signs, STAFF#1 uses hand signal to direct his way.

PETER (V.O.)

The staff seems to know

where I'm heading. I'm

still early although I've

to return to Fanling from

Sheung Shui.

INT. OFFICE - DAY

Peter, STAFF#2 and a MAN are inside a room, discussing.

PETER (V.O.)

In the circumstances,

there's no harm to

try to ask again.

Finishing, Peter stands up and shakes hands with the man.

INT. COURT - DAY

Wearing a smiling face, Peter exits with staff#2.

PETER (V.O.)

I got what I want on

behalf of the client!

INT. RESTAURANT - DAY

While having some rice wrapped in lotus leaves, Peter reflects on something.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

Sentencing principles aim at retribution,

deterrence, rehabilitation

and reparation.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

I believe I've played my

role reasonably well,

given the circumstances.

Peter enjoys his ice green tea leisurely.

INT. MALL JUNCTIONS - DAY

Peter hesitates as to which direction he should take. Then we hear a LADY calling: "Director!" Peter follows the sound sources and sees a lady in a dark green dress.

PETER

(Surprised)

Oh, its you!

LADY

(Excited)

Yes! I haven't mistaken!

I couldn't imagine

bumping into you here

in Fanling!

PETER

How did you spot me

among the crowd?

LADY

Few people wear suits

in Fanling. They're

probably lawyers. And

then my thought of

association!

PETER

It's been years since we

last met...

They chat happily as they walk in the same direction.

EXT. STATION - DAY

Peter waits at a platform, looking very pleased.

PETER (V.O.)

It's a bonus to me

meeting up with my

former intern in Fanling

unexpectedly. I love

such chance encounters.

FLASHBACK

INT. AIRPORT - NIGHT

Peter arrives at the Departure Hall. Then he hears a friendly shout from a distance. Following the sound source, Peter sees

a happy young lady limping into his sight.

PETER

Hi! What happened

to your leg? You don't

have to do this!

RETURN TO PRESENT

PETER (V.O.)

That's a scene I'd never

forget. If she didn't

make an extra effort,

I might have missed

her among the crowd.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.)

She's always so energetic

and warm - like a fan of

someone. That's the type

of person people want to

engage! Playing cool or

waiting for something to

happen doesn't work.

Peter takes a selfie with the Station sign before boarding a train.

FADE OUT. The End

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