Good Times
FADE IN:
EXT. TRAIN CAR - DAY
PETER taps his phone and sees some floral images.
PETER (V.O.)
Oh, a friend has already seen plum
blossoms across the border. Last Jan-
Mar, I had a good time...
FLASHBACK & MONTAGE OF PETER'S EARLY LAST YEAR TRAVELS
A/ EXT. HIROSHIMA - EVENING (JANUARY 2018)
Peter and Peter's WIFE take pictures around the Atomic Bomb Dome.
B/ EXT. CHAING MAI - DAY (FEBRUARY 2018)
Peter and Peter's wife watch Chaing Mai's flower festival 2018.
C/ EXT. KYOTO - DAY (MARCH 2018)
Peter and Peter's wife enjoy Sakura blossoms in the area.
END FLASHBACK & MONTAGE
PETER (V.O.)
I wrote one song and one
Harmonica melody... But since
April, my practice picked up
and I've not written a song
since then!
EXT. CAR - DAY
Peter drives his wife.
PETER
Yesterday, I had fond memories of
our trips early last year, particularly
our Kyoto - Osaka trip.
WIFE
It was last year right? It seems it was a long time ago...
PETER (V.O.)
You packed into your life so many
other things in between... We've
travelled together in Jan to KL...
FLASHBACK
EXT. CAR - DAY
A GENTLEMAN drives Peter and Peter's wife.
GENTLEMAN
...My father's health is declining..
It's a matter of time...
PETER (V.O.)
Yes. It's a matter of time to all...
So, let's have good times while
we can!
END FLASHBACK
WIFE
When will you begin your Feb
travel?
PETER
On the 4th day of the Chinese
New Year...I booked the trip last
March...
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)
Despite your complaint, I'd
maintain my practice to do
monthly travels. When I've to
travel solo, I'd focus better.
I also know my self and life
better.
Peter's wife gets off.
INT. SWIMMING POOL - DAY
Dotted with elderly swimmers. Having swum laps, Peter rests at a lane corner.
PETER (V.O.)
I only swim so regularly since my
retirement. Before 60, I hurried
through my life to develop myself,
support the family and add public
value.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Only after 60 did I have the time
and space to become aware of the
richness of life, like being attracted by flowers.
Seeing nobody around, Peter swims butterfly style.
INT. STUDY - DAY
Peter works on his computer. He taps his phone and finds something.
PETER (V.O.)
Among the 8.7 million of species,
a vast majority are animals, but
only humans can think deep. I've
pondered over the meaning of
life. I believe "procreate-create-
recreate" sums it all.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
My parents gave me this one
life. I've also procreated, having
four children.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I've been creating like capturing
and delivering value as an
employee or a self-employed.
Apart from supporting my family,
adding value especially public
ones is good in itself.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I've been recreating like swimming
and travelling to manage stress
and to re-energize myself, among
others.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Life is more precious than money
or gold or diamonds. We've to
seize the moment and live it, with
love and joy, and possibly having
lots of good times!
Peter taps his smart phone. We see an image of a record label depicting Cliff Richard and his number "Good Times". We then hear lively music.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd) Oh, the last time I head this
song was in 1969! Life moves
pretty fast...
FADE OUT. The End