Blossoms in Dongguan

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. BEDROOM - 07:30

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7. Peter wakes up.

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9. PETER (V.O): Yesterday, I woke up around this time in the hotel, having slept for over nine hours.

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11. Recalling.

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13. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Around this time the day before yesterday, I exited the Lowu Control Point...

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15. MONTAGE OF PETER'S EARLY MORNING EXPERIENCE IN SHENZHEN.

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17. A. Outside Lowu Control Point. Peter sees a MAN holding a flag with the message: Guests of Wing On Travel please go to Shangri-La for breakfast.

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19. B. Shangri-La, Shenzhen. Peter follows a WOMAN wearing a red vest with the words "Wing On" on it.

21. C. Restaurant. 2/F. A GUIDE holding a flag greets Peter and gets him seated.

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23. END MONTAGE

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25. PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I was early. They're earlier than me!

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27. Act 2

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29. FLASHBACK

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31. INT. ISLAND SHANGRI-LA, SHENZHEN - 07:50

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33. Restaurant. Peter inserts a new Sim card inside his mobile.

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35. PETER (V.O): This sim card is provided by Wing On. It enables me to keep in touch with Hong Kong seamlessly. I got one the last time I visited Guilin.

37. Peter then helps himself to the buffet breakfast.

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39. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Months ago, I stayed in this hotel and ordered breakfast here. This time, it's part of a package tour.

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41. EXT. ROADS - 09:45

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43. Peter occupies in a single seat in a coach. The Guide speaks via a microphone to the GROUP.

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45. GUIDE: Do you all know that we won't be going to the flower park? It has been closed due to flooding...

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47. PETER (V.O): I don't know about that! My main purpose of joining the tour is to see possible Sakura blossoms in Dongguan.

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49. GUIDE: We're going to another flower park...and tomorrow we'll see the Sakura blossoms...

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51. PETER (V.O): That's encouraging...But I doubt about Sakura blossoming in Dongguan around this time.

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53. Recalling.

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55. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): This January, I flew to Okinawa. Sakura were blossoming there already.

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57. EXT. FLOWER PARK, BINHAIWAN - 11:30

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59. Having taken a few images, Peter returns to the coach.

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61. PETER (V.O): The Guide said that the Government has invested RMB 1 billion on this project...But nothing stands out....

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63. EXT. NANSHE MING-CHING DYNASTY VILLAGE - 13:05

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65. Entering a premises, Peter sees and reads a notice on red paper.

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67. PETER (V.O): A warm welcome to us! We're just a group of 11 people...

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69. Restaurant. Peter has his eyes on one particular dish.

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71. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It's good that I can try Dongguan sausages in Dongguan.

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73. Savoring sausages.

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75. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I don't know what to expect...Has its deliciousness like the clansman spirit been fading away?

77. EXT. 33 TOWNLET - 16:00

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79. Peter explores the 33 blocks of premises.

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81. PETER (V.O): The Guide told us that the Government spent several billions of RMB to turn vacant factories into a stylish entertainment hub.

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83. Scanning the surroundings, Peter captures images occasionally.

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85. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In the late afternoon, it's pretty quiet.

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87. MONTAGE OF PETER'S OTHER TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

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89. A. Kade International Hotel. An electronic welcoming message to the tour group. After a 18:15 dinner, Peter goes back to his room and sleeps.

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91. B. Kade International Hotel. After breakfast, the Group departs at 09:30.

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93. C. Fragrance Wonderland. Creative gardening. Peter is excited and delighted to see Sakura blossoms in Dongguan.

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95. D. Large Restaurant, 12:30. The Group are the only customers. Peter has Dongguan sausages again.

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97. E. Large complex. 15:00. Pretty quiet. Having done some window shopping, Peter waits for the coach to return.

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99. RETURN TO PRESENT

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. BEROOM - 23:55

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105. Peter inserts an AI drawing entitled "Blossoms in Dongguan..." to a draft.

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107. PETER (V.O): Creative approaches can breathe new life into spaces like the "33 Townlet", fostering economic growth and providing enjoyable experiences.

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109. Checking images of a hotel's furnishings and beddings.

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111. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The quality and comfort I got in the hotel enhanced my travelling experiences. Attention to details in everything is important.

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113. Checking images of Sakura blossoms in Fragrance Wonderland.

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115. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): While nature has the capacity to captivate and inspire, creative gardening complements it. I'd persuade my wife again to join me next March.

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117. FADE OUT

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119. THE END

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