Silverstrand

1. FADE IN

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3. Act 1

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5. INT. LIVING ROOM - 12:00

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7. The sun streams through the window. Sitting in a massage chair, PETER picks up a call.

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9. FATBOY (from phone): Morning, Mr Cheung, I'd like to share with you the estimated costs of the car repair options...

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11. PETER (to phone): Okay, replace the Previa's engine, replace the SMART's fuel pump...I'll also drive my Eunos to your repair shop in a day or two to have its exhaust pipe welded.

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13. FATBOY (to phone): Sure, I'll order the parts today!

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15. PETER (V.O.): It isn't just about fixing cars - its about keeping memories alive.

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17. Peter hangs up.

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19. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Fatboy's brother used to be in charge, but his family is exploring opportunities elsewhere. Before that, their mother held the position until her passing several years ago.

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21. Pausing.

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23. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): They keep my cars running, and I proudly support local micro-businesses.

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25. Peter smiles.

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27. Act 2

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29. EXT. SILVERSTRAND - 13:15

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31. Sunny. Many vacant metered car parks. Peter arrives in his red Nissan 200SX.

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33. PETER (V.O.): Let me park in the lot with shade; it's also closest to the staircase leading down to the beach.

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35. After parking, Peter plans to pay the meter but soon sees the "out of order" sign.

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37. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It was okay days ago.

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39. Peter then parks his coupe in a lot under the blazing sun. He feeds the meter.

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41. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I once got a ticket, a reminder that time flies when I'm happy.

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43. Beach. Stunning view - soft sands meet clear water.

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45. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Salt water therapy with a view.

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47. Peter strips to his swimming briefs, applies sunscreen, and puts on his goggles. He wades in the water.

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49. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I love the refreshing sensation of the cool water hitting my chest, enveloping my whole body.

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51. Peter swims breaststroke towards the floating barrier marked by vibrant orange buoys.

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53. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I swim for clarity. Each stroke is a thought untangled, each breath a moment of pure, uncomplicated focus.

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55. Treading water for a while, Peter swims towards one of the round floating platforms.

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57. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Let me take a moment to see if there are any small fish swimming beneath it.

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59. Following Peter, we see small fish gather in small schools, shimmering like scattered jewels.

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61. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Once, I believe it's heaven on earth to lie flat on the platform under the sun. Now, I find greater joy in staying in the water, interacting with the fish around me.

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63. Later, Peter glides gracefully through the water, alternating between the butterfly stroke and backstroke, as he makes his way back to the shore.

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65. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The body is a machine. It needs maintenance. Coolent. The mind is another, it needs lubrication. Precision.

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67. After enjoying a refreshing open-air shower, Peter heads up the stairs leading to the changing room.

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69. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Having swum in beaches outside Hong Kong, I believe Hongkongers are fortunate to have access to such excellent free facilities.

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71. Dressed in his T-shirt and shorts again, Peter snaps a photo of the picturesque Silverstrand before taking the staircases back to the car park.

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73. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Now, I've decided not to push myself to walk all the way up without taking breaks.

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75. Pausing.

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77. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Some beachgoers lack private transportation, after arriving at the car park, they still have to trek uphill to reach other public access points.

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79. Pausing.

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81. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): This just goes to show how captivating Silverstrand truly is.

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83. Car park. Peter gazes at the chalets nearby.

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85. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I often wonder if the residents fully optimize the resources available to them. Experiencing Silverstrand - seeing, hearing, and smelling it - sounds incomplete without tasting and feeling its water.

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87. Peter glances at the remaining time on the meter. It reads "2 minutes".

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89. INT. CHAMBERS - 18:00

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91. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves hold thick legal volumes. Peter, in his crisp shirt and trousers, sits behind a desk, reading papers.

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93. PETER (V.O.): Civil litigation is the civilized machinery of society for compelling a responsible party to repair the harm they've caused, thereby enforcing the rules that allow people to trust each and engage in commerce and daily life.

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95. Peter takes a thick 2025 white book from the shelves.

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97. PETER (V.O.): I need to update myself. Part by part. Thought by thought.

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99. Peter works deep into the evening. The only sounds are the turning of pages.

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101. Act 3

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103. INT. LIVING ROOM - 22:00

105. Peter uploads an image of Silverstrand to a draft on his laptop.

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107. PETER (V.O.): Silverstrand isn't a destination; it's a remedy. Its salt water is the antidote to the day's wear and tear.

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109.  Thinking.

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111. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In the light of blue light screens and money matters, Silverstrand is the only reset button that truly restores balance.

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113. Reflecting.

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115. PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The waters of Silverstand have endured long before my first car and my first case, and they'll remain long after. It's a comforting thought to be so fleeting in the presence of something so timeless.

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117.  FADE OUT

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119. END