好乸痢 (Volare) oh-oh...
- Peter K F Cheung SBS
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min read
FADE IN.
Act 1
INT. STUDY - DAY
Drilling sounds. PETER, wearing a headset, is working behind the computer.
PETER (V.O.): The adjacent unit is under renovation. Still, I wish to do something professional before rewarding myself.
Peter types and edits drafts on screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Our neighbour has sold the unit. His children will further their studies in UK.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): From 1986-1987, I was on scholarship, studying in UCL. My first visit to Europe was in 1984. I joined an expensive tour to reward myself for having sit my LLB exams.
Peter edits his drafts further.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My wife and I had our last UK touring trip two years ago.
Peter shuts down his computer.
Act 2
EXT. GOLDEN COAST - AFTERNOON
Rough waters under the cloudy sky. Peter is braving the waves.
PETER (V.O.): It's OK for me to ride the wind and plough the waves. I didn't swim last Saturday and Sunday.
SEQUENCE OF PETER'S LAST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ENCOUNTERS
A. Saturday evening. Peter and his WIFE take part in a wedding banquet.
B. Later, Peter drives his MUM, a BROTHER, his SISTER and BROTHER-IN-LAW home.
C. Sunday afternoon. Peter and his wife walk their pet in the streets not far away from their residence.
D. Later. After dinner, Peter & FAMILY are doing skype, connecting Japan and Australia.
END SEQUENCE
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm so pleased to hear that our elder daughter and her team have de-escalated a workplace emergency. She's smart!
Swimming.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's also great to hear from the younger son about his clinical learning experience. He's lucky!
EXT. PUBLIC CAR PARK - LATER
As Peter gets near his car, LADIES#1 and #2 seek Peter's help to set the meter.
LADY#1: It seems that all the meters here are out of order.
Peter taps the meter-screen icon hard. Then, it begins to respond.
PETER: It's OK now.
All set, Ladies #1 and #2 thank Peter nicely before leaving.
PETER (V.O.): My soul flutters and sings.
INT. PETER'S NT HOME - LATER
Peter's mobile is connected to a bluetooth extra-bass speaker.
PETER (V.O.): Having just had lunch, I'll enjoy myself before decluttering.
We hear: ...Volare, oh-oh, Cantare, oh-oh-oh-oh...
FLASHBACK
INT. RESTAURANT, VENICE - DAY (1984)
Sitting opposite to Peter (30) is a MAN (55). We hear music:... ...Volare, oh-oh, Cantare, oh-oh-oh-oh...
PETER: There's no mistake that we're touring Italy.
Stimulated, the Man begins to sing pretty loudly: 好乸痢 (Volare) oh-oh...Peter bursts into laughter. The man repeats.
RETURN TO PRESENT
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Whenever I hear this song, I recall the scene. He's Wong Kam-tim - a retired Police Sgt.
Peter takes a photo of his mobile screen.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't actually know the Italian title and singer of the oldie.
We hear the next song: Dizzy, I'm so dizzy my head is spinin', like a whirlpool it never ends, and it's you girl making it spin...
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know this one. It's Tommy Roe's 1969 hit...Oh, it was some 52 years ago.
INT. ROADS - NIGHT
Peter is driving and thinking.
PETER (V.O.): How's my room-mate Wong Kam-tim? He should be in his early 90s now...
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It was an accidental room-sharing touring partnership in 1984. We visited Europe for the first time. I wanted to visit London U in particular.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): After the tour, we remained in touch for several years.
Act 3
INT. STUDY - NIGHT
Listening to background music, Peter researches with his mobile.
PETER (V.O.): "Volare" means "to fly", and "Cantare" means "to sing".
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And I remember Wong Kam-tim again! 好乸痢 (Volare) oh-oh...
We hear the song: Up, Up and Away by the 5th Dimension.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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