Filling Life's Forms
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Feb 18
- 3 min read
FADE IN
Act 1
INT. LIVING ROOM - 09:45
Sunlight spills onto a sofa, creating a warm glow. PETER stares at a pdf file on his mobile.
PETER (V.O.): How can signing this be more complicated than the law itself?
Peter takes a deep breath, trying to focus.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The free fill-and-sign app I rely on is discontinuing, posing a clerical challenge for me.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Yesterday, I submitted my well-written domain name disputes decison to the Secretariat.
Smiling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In acknowledging receipt, the anchor who previously addressed me as "Mr Cheung" , addressed me as "Professor Cheung" instead.
Peter attempts to create his e-initial and e-signature.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): The next step is to electronically sign the final draft.
Act 2
INT. STUDY - LATER
Peter checks an image of a newspaper article on his WhatsApp.
PETER (V.O): My professor friend is sharing his work and seeking my feedback.
Reading the small prints.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): On DeepSeek, these are dated information.
Peter shakes his head.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Is publishing an article in a newspaper like filling out a life form?
Peter taps DeepSeek on screen and types his prompt.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): See if DeepSeek would agree with the professor's thesis.
Peter reviews DeepSeek's response and compares it with the professor's work.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): DeepSeek has access to vast knowledge and excels in areas where speed, data processing, and data retrieval are critical.
Peter grabs his other handheld devices.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Let me complete my daily Duolingo streaks in seven languages.
Later, Peter pauses when he finishes his streak in Italian.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I visited the Isle of Capri in 1995, but I'm unsure if I'd go back again.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): My first car was a Ford Capri. Both the car and the isle were stunning.
MONTAGE OF PETER'S LAZY AFTERNOON
A. Public swimming pool. Peter swims leisurely.
B. Public library. Peter reads the newspapers.
C. Riverside Park. Walking the family pet with his WIFE, Peter replies to emails.
RETURN TO PRESENT
INT. STUDIO - 20:00
Peter picks up a guitar from a corner.
PETER (V.O): Tomorrow, I'll host my farewell party to entertain a HKUST Committee. And I said I'd sing my songs.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): Without practice, I've forgotten the chords and lyrics of many of my songs.
Finding some old and worn song sheets, Peter begins to strum the guitar chords of "Do Good For You & Me".
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It's a happy and catchy tune.
Peter does string picking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I won't sing now as my sore throat is just recovering...But one song may not be good enough.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): I'd also perform my "HKUST" song...Where's the song sheet?
Recalling.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): It's inside the gig bag of my 12-string guitar...OMG, I've stored the guitar in my NT home.
We see Peter trying to work out the guitar chords of his "HKUST" song. measure by measure.
Act 3
INT. LIVING ROOM - 21:30
Peter inserts an AI drawing titled: "Filling Life's Forms..." to a draft on his laptop.
PETER (V.O): Life is a collection of forms to fill, each one shapes my journey, yet it's the moments in between that truly defines who I am.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): In filling life's forms, I discover the complexity of my experiences and the simplicity of my dreams.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O) (Cont'd): While filling out my life's forms can be tedious, each one is infused with passion, and every signature represents a commitment to my unique story.
FADE OUT
THE END
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