Rainbow of Love

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. BEDROOM - 11:00

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7. Peter's WIFE sees PETER still sleeping in bed.

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9. WIFE: Time to wake up.

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11. Opening his eyes, Peter checks the time.

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13. PETER (V.O.): Yes, we've a lunch gathering with our relatives at noon.

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15. Peter gets out of bed.

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17. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Yesterday night, I had a happy dinner gathering with HKUST colleagues.

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19. Peter is changing.

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21. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And after that, we shared videos and photos capturing the happy moments.

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23. Pausing.

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25. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I also published a simple post in Google Maps. I didn't go to bed until 2am.

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27. Act 2

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29. INT. GRAND DING HOUSE - 12:10

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31. An city-view room. Peter and his wife appear.

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33. PETER (V.O.): We're late, partly because of the waiting time for the lifts.

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35. Pausing.

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37. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): There're just too many people going up to various restaurants.

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39. Pausing.

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41. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Our relatives haven't arrived yet. I believe the lift-waiting isn't expected.

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43. Recalling.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've taken my unvaccinated Mum to restaurant for the first time since the pandemic.

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47. Pausing.

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49. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Although today is the 14th day of the Chinese New Year, it is still the first opportunity for some to get in touch in the New Year.

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51. RELATIVES including a BABY (6 months) arrive. They greet each other happily.

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53. RELATIVE#1: I bring my youngest son as you all haven't seen him yet.

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55. ALL focus on the baby. Relative#1 lets Peter hold the baby.

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57. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I haven't held one for a long time.

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59. Having got a good hold, Peter brings the baby close to his chest.

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61. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The burden is sweet.

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63. But the baby starts to cry.

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65. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Fear of strangers is natural.

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67. Peter tries to distract the baby's attention but to no avail.

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69. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I can't calm his stranger anxiety.

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71. Peter passes the baby back to Relative#1.

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73. INT. SHANG PALACE - 18:30

75. Peter and his wife arrive.

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77. PETER (V.O.): The dinner is scheduled at 19:00

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79. Peter and his wife are seated.

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81. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): We didn't want to be delayed on the way. Tonight, there's no traffic jam.

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83. MONTAGE OF THE GATHERING

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85. A. Soon, a FAMILY arrives. And they exchange greetings happily.

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87. B. During dinner, Peter and his wife chat with Relatives#2 & 3 endlessly.

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89. C. The party are among the last customers to leave.

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91. RETURN TO PRESENT

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93. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): There're just too much stories to share about parenthood and other things.

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95. Saying goodbyes.

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97. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Our long conversations seem too short.

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99. Act 3

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101. INT. BEDROOM - 23:00

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103. Peter stares at a phone image of desserts.

105. PETER (V.O.): Good food is sweeter when shared with good people.

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107. Thinking.

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109. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The power of gathering strengthens our connection and inspires us delightfully.

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111. Pausing.

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113. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): We're more thoughtful, joyful and hopeful under the rainbow of love.

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115. Peter looks more alive.

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117. THE END

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119. FADE OUT