A Bridge to Eternity

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

5. INT. LIVING ROOM - 8:30

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7. Sunlight filters through the curtains. PETER scrolls through Facebook, pausing on a post about the Beatles.

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9. PETER (V.O.): In Beatles' " We Can Work It Out": The bridge ("Life is very short...") provides a reflective contrast to the upbeat verses and choruses.

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11. Pausing.

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13. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'll attend Professor Chia-wei Woo's memorial service at HKUST this afternoon.

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15. Peter looks out of the window.

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17. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): After that, should I take the calculated risk of swimming in Silverstrand Bay, or play it safe by opting for a nearby public swimming pool?

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19. Pausing.

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21. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My elder daughter's wedding banquet is scheduled for this Sunday in Busan, and my family and relatives are getting ready to fly out shortly.

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23. Having checked the temperature of his weather app, Peter packs his goggles, wetsuit, towel, and air buoy into a bag.

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25. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The bay water will still be cool, and I want to avoid catching a cold or any other issues.

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27. Act 2

29. INT. SHAW AUDITORIUM - 14:45

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31. Entrance. Adorned with elegant floral arrangements.

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33. PETER (V.O.): Wow, unlike other funeral homes, the ambiance of this auditorium feels truly grand.

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35. Reception. Peter begins to write his condolence note; Chia-wei,...

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37. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I know he preferred his colleagues to call him Chia-wei rather than Professor Woo.

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39. Hall. A large image of Professor Chia-wei Woo is prominently displayed on a big screen.

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41. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): The same image is displayed inside the HKUST's Council Chambers.

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43. Peter observes the CROWD.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Many familiar faces. Since 2016, I've been volunteering my service to HKUST .

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47. Peter exchanges greetings with ANDREW and JOHN.

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49. PETER:...Two years ago, I had the chance to work alongside Professor Woo on a Committee dedicated to selecting HKUST's anthem...

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51. Noticing Professor LO waving at him, Peter makes his way over, taking a seat beside him.

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53. PROFESSOR LO: I was also a special adviser to the founding President...He was powerful.

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55. PETER: Two years ago, I was fortunate to work with him to select the anthem of HKUST...I admire his approach-the way he executes his vision with clarity and purpose.

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57. Peter's attention is drawn to a MAN seated at a Steinway & Sons piano, his fingers gliding effortlessly across the keys, filling the hall with music perfectly suited to the moment.

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59. PETER (V.O.): Who's he?

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61. Peter checks the memorial service program on live performance.

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63. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Prelude by Professor Woo?

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65. As the memorial service commences, a video tribute to Professor Woo is shown.

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67. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Ah, I see the image - it's Professor Woo, singing joyfully with the rest of us.

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69. MONTAGE OF OTHER PROGRAMS

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71. A. Moment of Silence. ALL stand.

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73. B. Remarks by PRESIDENT of HKUST. A passionate voice fills the air, rich with emotion.

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75. C. Eulogy by Council CHAIR. All listens intently.

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77. D. Note of Thanks by Family MEMBERS. Professor WOO shares vivid family stories.

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79. E. Farewell to the Digital Twin of Professor Chia-Wei Woo. A re-created Professor Woo speaks.

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81. END MONTAGE

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83. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The Memorial Service was unlike any I've ever attended - profound, moving and a fitting tribute to a life so beautifully lived.

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85. Pausing.

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87. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I must admit I've had to consciously fight the urge to clap between programs - it's a reflex I've struggled to suppress, even in such a solemn setting.

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89. Pausing.

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91. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The digital twin is technologically impressive and serves as a fascinating tribute.

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93. Recalling.

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95. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But it lacks the full depth and authenticity of a real person. It isn't a true substitute.

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97. Pausing.

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99. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But who among us can live to eternity?

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101. Act 3

103. INT. LIVING ROOM - 21:30

105. Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "A Bridge to Eternity..." to a draft on his laptop.

107. PETER (V.O): The true measure of a life isn't in its length, but in the bridges it builds to eternity.

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109. Thinking.

111. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Every lesson taught, every spark of innovation, every act of kindness is a stone in the bridge of eternity.

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113. Reflecting.

115. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My bridge to eternity is paved with the stories I leave behind, the connections I forge, and the hearts I ignite.

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117.  FADE OUT

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119. END