FADE IN:
EXT. HONG KONG AIRPORT - DAY (AUG 16, 2019)
Carrying a small backpack, PETER gets off from a bus and checks his watch.
PETER (V.O.)
It's still before noon. I
don't think there'll be any disruption.
At the Departure Hall entrance, there's a short queue. After queuing up for a while, Peter shows his documentation to the staff and passes through.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Just 5-10 minutes. A
lot better than flight
cancellation.
Quickly passing through the restricted area, Peter waits at the gate.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
OK, I'm good to go.
MONTAGE
A.Having got a rented white car at Shimojishima Airport, Peter drives from Shimojishima to Irabu Island.
B. Seeing the long Irabu-ohasi Bridge in front, Peter drives in a car park to enjoy the bridge over the emerald green water.
C. Stopping his car at a passing place at a vantage point of the Irabu-ohasi bridge, Peter attempts to pose for a selfie. Hearing some loud-hailer Japanese from an approaching police car with red lights flashing,Peter drives off.
D. In Miyakojima, Peter drives to Ikema Island in the north, East Henna Cape in the east, and Kurima Island in the west.
E. Strolling inside the quiet Miyakijima Botanical Garden, Peter takes some photos.
F. Placing his belongings at a spot in Yonaha Maehama Beach, Peter swims a bit. The setting sun hides behind clouds most of the time.
G. At night, Peter watches TV in the hotel room. He sees moving images of Hong Kong protests and hears comments in Japanese.
H. At the Sunayama Beach parking lots, Peter sees taxis waiting. He then walks to the beach and swims.
I. Arriving at Aragusuku Beach parking lots. Peter pays 1000 Yen to the gate keeper. At the beach, Peter floats in the shallow water and sees fish swimming around the corals.
J. Peter then drives down to the Yoshinokaigan Beach and sees corals at low tide.
END MONTAGE
EXT. MIYAKO ISLAND ROAD - DAY
Peter drives in the direction of the hiding sun.
PETER (V.O.)
I've already visited all
the major beaches and
swum there. I haven't
been to the Turiba Sunset
Beach yet. Let me try
my luck.
As Peter's parks his car, it begins to rain heavily. Staying inside his car, Peter types on his phone screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Let me make good use
of my waiting time by
answering one requested
Quora question.
The dark clouds stay put. Peter drives off.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd) I should be content that
I've seen one yesterday.
INT. HOTEL - DAY (AUG 20, 2019)
Buffet breakfast. Peter types on his phone screen.
PETER (V.O.)
(Smiling)
I do wish my younger son
a happy birthday!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Should I visit one more
spot before returning the
car? I've time.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
No, I actually want to go
home.
INT. SHIMOJISHIMA AIRPORT - DAY (AUG 20, 2019)
Ticketing counter. Having taken a photo of the Airportliner time-table, Peter checks the details.
PETER (V.O.)
(Wondering)
Just one daily bus at
11.00 am?
Peter sees an aircraft taxiing in at the tarmac.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Yes, the only aircraft
at the Airport.
EXT. IN THE AIR - DAY
Aircraft cruising. Peter looks through the window and sees Hong Kong below.
PETER (V.O.) That's the place I love.
INT. HONG KONG AIRPORT - DAY
Arrival Hall. Few people. Peter moves swiftly.
PETER (V.O.)
No one's greeting me at
the Airport?
At an exit, Peter sees hospitality people waiting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Oh dear, they've to wait
under the heat. I hear and
see no one saying sorry
to them. They really have
no choice.
Peter sighs.
FADE OUT. The End