FADE IN.
INT. OFFICE BUILDING - DAY
PETER steps inside a super-modern office environment.
PETER (V.O.)
The building has been
here for a couple of
years. I didn't know
there's a government
office here until I got
an appointment to
apply for my new ID
card this morning.
Standing in front of a kiosk, Peter inputs some information electronically.
STAFF#1 (30s) takes photos for Peter and gets his finger prints. Later, Peter is interviewed by an OFFICER (20s). Then upon payment, he gets a receipt.
PETER (V.O.)
Okay, I can have my
new ID card next
week. My identity
problem is largely
resolved. Good!
INT. MAINLAND TRAVEL PERMIT OFFICE - DAY
Enquiry counter. STAFF#2 (20s) is receiving Peter.
PETER
(Worried)
I know your office
doesn't accept walk-ins.
But can I make an
appointment without
my Hong Kong ID card
as I've lost it? I've to
go to the Mainland in
mid-December.
STAFF
You just enter the ID no.
and that will do.
PETER
(Enlightened)
I see.
Sitting in a chair with a smart phone in hand, Peter surfs the web.
PETER (V.O.)
I'm flying out to Japan
tomorrow, I need an
appointment to reapply
for my new Mainland
Travel Permit as early
as possible.
Peter taps a few times.
PETER (V.O.)
Oh, there's a vacancy
today! Let me seize
it!
Having typed a few particulars on an electronic form on the phone screen, Peter sees a success notice.
PETER (V.O.)
Excellent! I can do
it today!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
As my appointment
is still hours away,
let me fix another
smart card for access
to the car park where
I store one car.
EXT. STAIRCASE JUNCTION - DAY
Peter stops at a fish pond.
PETER (V.O.)
When I lived here,
I passed by every
day. I forgot how
long I haven't seen
such a sight.
Peter takes a photo of the fish pond.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
It brings back fond
memories.
INT. ESTATE OFFICE - DAY
After filling a form, Peter passes it to STAFF#3 (20s) who checks against the particulars on a computer screen.
STAFF#3
We'll fix your card in
two hours.
PETER
Fine!
PETER (V.O.)
I can change my cars
later in the week. My
car park access problem
is largely fixed.
INT. MAINLAND TRAVEL PERMIT OFFICE - DAY
Counter. STAFF#4 (30s) is processing Peter's application.
STAFF#3
OK, you can have your
new card on Dec 10.
Peter nods.
PETER (V.O.)
I can have it three days
before my scheduled
departure to China. Great!
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)
I lost my HKU library
card, and other less-
important access
cards. Let me fix
them later.
EXT. SWIMMING POOL - NIGHT
Coming out from the gate wet-haired and refreshed, Peter walks around leisurely.
PETER (V.O.)
I thought reapplying
my cards should be
a great headache.
Now, it's nearly all
done.
He touches his stomach.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I feel hungry. I feel
my holiday mood too!
Peter smiles.
FADE OUT. The End