Cruising Through Life

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

5. INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:30

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7. Grabbing his goggles, PETER is about to leave.

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9. PETER (V.O.): A fresh start today.

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11.  Pausing.

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13. 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.

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15. INT. PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL - 10:15

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17. Peter swims laps with breast strokes, free style and back strokes.

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19. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I treat my dialy swim as part of my work.

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21. Peter swims butterfly style.

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23. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I hope swimming can keep me healthy and energized.

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25. Peter emerges from the pool, a satisfied smile on his face.

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27. Act 2

29. INT. CAR REPAIR SHOP - 11:15

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31. Small. The sign reads: European Asian Auto Services. Peter enters, FATBOY and a MECHANIC greet him.

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33. FATBOY: Mr Cheung, your Eunos 30X is ready.

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35. MECHANIC: Your coupe's cooling system is now perfect.

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37. As the mechanic starts the car's engine, we only hear smooth engine sounds.

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39. PETER: Great, no more strange noises.

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41. MECHANIC: It was all because of the broken water pump.

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43. PETER: I'm thrilled that the coupe is healthy and back in great shape!

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45. Peter goes to Fatboy's counter to pay.

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47. PETER (V.O.): Fatboy has been an employee clerk of this shop for many years.

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49. FLASHBACK

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51. INT. EUROPEAN ASIAN AUTO SERVICES - DAY (Over 10 years ago)

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53. Peter goes to the counter to pay Md AU.

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55. PETER (V.O.): It's uncommon to find car repair shop run by a woman.

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57. PETER: Would you offer me a discount?

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59. MD AU: I don't think so, as I prefer not to reduce my employee's salary.

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61. PETER (V.O.): That's a great perspective, and I like that.

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63. Years later. Peter approaches the counter to pay RICKY, Md Au's son.

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65. PETER (V.O.): He's in charge now. I haven't seen Md Au around in quite some time.

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67. Later, when Peter inspects how his cars are being repaired, he asks Fatboy.

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69. PETER: I haven't seen Md Au for quite a while...

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71. FATBOY: Oh...she has already passed away.

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73. PETER (V.O.): Oh, she died relatively young.

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75. RETURN TO PRESENT

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77. PETER: I haven't seen Ricky for a while...

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79. FATBOY: Oh, he's been on a long vacation - as business here isn't good.

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81. PETER (V.O.): Great! I've overthought!

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83. PETER: The airconditioning of my New Beetle has to be fixed. Should I bring it here right away?

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85. FATBOY: Yes!

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87. MONTAGE

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89. A. Repair shop. Peter drives off the Eunos 30X swiftly, the wind in his hair.

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91. B. Car park. Peter approaches a cyber-green New Beetle, starts it and turns on the air-conditioning.

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93. C. Repair shop. Peter leaves his New Beetle with the Mechanic and Fatboy.

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95. END MONTAGE

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97. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's how I can contribute to someone's livelihood.

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99. Pausing.

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101. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Our relationship has become personal.

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103. Act 3

105. INT. LIVING ROOM - 21:30

107. Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "Cruising Through LIfe..." to a draft on his laptop.

109. PETER (V.O): Life is a journey filled with ethical values, it's not just about reaching the destinations.

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111. Thinking.

113. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Sometimes, the most beautiful journeys in life are the unexpected detours I take.

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115. Reflecting.

117. PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Cruising through life with an open mind, I'd take the wheel and chart my own course.

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119.  FADE OUT

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121. END