Cruising Through Life
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 19
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:30
Grabbing his goggles, PETER is about to leave.
PETER (V.O.): A fresh start today.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Aside from my daily routine, I've to pick up a repaired car, enjoy lunch with my wife and attend an afternoon meeting.
INT. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL - 10:15
Peter swims laps with breast strokes, free style and back strokes.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I treat my dialy swim as part of my work.
Peter swims butterfly style.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I hope swimming can keep me healthy and energized.
Peter emerges from the pool, a satisfied smile on his face.
Act 2
INT. CAR REPAIR SHOP - 11:15
Small. The sign reads: European Asian Auto Services. Peter enters, FATBOY and a MECHANIC greet him.
FATBOY: Mr Cheung, your Eunos 30X is ready.
MECHANIC: Your coupe's cooling system is now perfect.
As the mechanic starts the car's engine, we only hear smooth engine sounds.
PETER: Great, no more strange noises.
MECHANIC: It was all because of the broken water pump.
PETER: I'm thrilled that the coupe is healthy and back in great shape!
Peter goes to Fatboy's counter to pay.
PETER (V.O.): Fatboy has been an employee clerk of this shop for many years.
FLASHBACK
INT. EUROPEAN ASIAN AUTO SERVICES - DAY (Over 10 years ago)
Peter goes to the counter to pay Md AU.
PETER (V.O.): It's uncommon to find car repair shop run by a woman.
PETER: Would you offer me a discount?
MD AU: I don't think so, as I prefer not to reduce my employee's salary.
PETER (V.O.): That's a great perspective, and I like that.
Years later. Peter approaches the counter to pay RICKY, Md Au's son.
PETER (V.O.): He's in charge now. I haven't seen Md Au around in quite some time.
Later, when Peter inspects how his cars are being repaired, he asks Fatboy.
PETER: I haven't seen Md Au for quite a while...
FATBOY: Oh...she has already passed away.
PETER (V.O.): Oh, she died relatively young.
RETURN TO PRESENT
PETER: I haven't seen Ricky for a while...
FATBOY: Oh, he's been on a long vacation - as business here isn't good.
PETER (V.O.): Great! I've overthought!
PETER: The airconditioning of my New Beetle has to be fixed. Should I bring it here right away?
FATBOY: Yes!
MONTAGE
A. Repair shop. Peter drives off the Eunos 30X swiftly, the wind in his hair.
B. Car park. Peter approaches a cyber-green New Beetle, starts it and turns on the air-conditioning.
C. Repair shop. Peter leaves his New Beetle with the Mechanic and Fatboy.
END MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's how I can contribute to someone's livelihood.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Our relationship has become personal.
Act 3
INT. LIVING ROOM - 21:30
Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "Cruising Through LIfe..." to a draft on his laptop.
PETER (V.O): Life is a journey filled with ethical values, it's not just about reaching the destinations.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Sometimes, the most beautiful journeys in life are the unexpected detours I take.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Cruising through life with an open mind, I'd take the wheel and chart my own course.
FADE OUT
END
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