Miss Perfect - Short Film
Summary
TLDRThe video script revolves around Michael, who initially holds a rigid ideal of perfection, influenced by his brother's comment about finding a girl like Cecilia Chung. As he grows older, Michael's journey through life, including his studies in journalism and a photography project with Natalie, challenges his preconceived notions. Through meaningful interactions and self-reflection, he learns that perfection is subjective and is found in the unique moments and people that enrich his life. The narrative concludes with Michael's realization that it's the authentic connections and experiences that make life truly perfect.
Takeaways
- 😊 Michael reflects on finding the ideal girl, influenced by childhood memories and ideals of beauty.
- 📸 Michael's interest in photography and journalism emerges as he begins his class and explores what makes a great photo.
- 🤝 Michael and Natalie become partners for a photography project titled 'Forever Memories,' where they explore deeper meanings behind everyday images.
- 😕 Michael initially struggles with Natalie's different perspective on photography, calling her choices weird and sad, but gradually learns to appreciate them.
- 💡 Through their interactions, Michael starts to see that the beauty of life lies in not judging things too quickly and living in the moment.
- 📚 Michael reflects on his past, realizing that his pursuit of perfection was flawed, both in photography and relationships.
- ❤️ Michael's feelings for Natalie deepen as he acknowledges her unique qualities and how they challenge his preconceived notions of 'perfect.'
- 👨👩👦 Michael's parents give him advice, reminding him that love is not about finding perfection but about compatibility and genuine connection.
- 🙏 Michael seeks forgiveness from Natalie, admitting he was wrong to judge her and others based on superficial ideals.
- 🌟 The story ends on a hopeful note, with Michael realizing that real, imperfect moments can be the most beautiful and meaningful.
Q & A
What is the main character's initial idea of the 'perfect girl'?
-The main character's initial idea of the 'perfect girl' is influenced by Cecilia Chung, who he describes as having long hair, smooth skin, and good pronunciation.
What does the main character study and why?
-The main character studies journalism because he believes that photos can tell a story, and he is interested in how the perfect photo complements the perfect article.
What is the first assignment given to the students in journalism class?
-The first assignment given to the students is titled 'Forever Memories', where they are asked to take photos that they want to remember and that others will remember them by.
Who does Michael end up being partnered with for the assignment?
-Michael ends up being partnered with Natalie for the 'Forever Memories' assignment.
What is the significance of the photo of the unwatered plants in Natalie's photo book?
-The photo of the unwatered plants in Natalie's photo book signifies the importance of living life to the fullest and not depending on others, as it reminds her to be self-sufficient like the sun and water.
What does the main character realize about his 'perfect' standards after getting to know Natalie?
-After getting to know Natalie, the main character realizes that his pursuit of the 'perfect' girl, photo, and life was misguided, and that each moment with Natalie is perfect in its own way.
How does the main character's perception of the 'perfect girl' change by the end of the script?
-The main character's perception of the 'perfect girl' evolves from a superficial and idealized standard to appreciating Natalie's unique qualities, realizing that perfection lies in the genuine connection and shared moments.
What lesson does the main character's father teach him about beauty and relationships?
-The main character's father teaches him that beauty doesn't last forever and that what truly matters in a relationship is finding someone who is perfect for you in every way, not just in appearance.
What is the main theme of the script?
-The main theme of the script is the realization that perfection is subjective and found in the authenticity of life's moments and relationships, rather than in an idealized standard.
How does the main character express his newfound understanding to Natalie?
-The main character expresses his newfound understanding to Natalie by apologizing for his previous judgments and explaining how she has shown him that each moment they share is perfect in itself.
Outlines
📸 The Search for Perfection
The script begins with a young man reflecting on his ideal type of girl, inspired by a girl named Cecilia with beautiful hair and smooth skin. He is urged by his brother to find someone like her when he grows up. The man, now grown, is seen writing down qualities he seeks in a girl, but finds it challenging to find someone who fits his 'Miss Perfect' list. He interacts with various girls, each with unique traits, but none seem to meet his criteria. The narrative shifts to his passion for photography, which he pursues by studying journalism. His professor, Mr. Leai, introduces the class to the importance of photography in storytelling and assigns a project titled 'Forever Memories,' where students must capture photos that they wish to be remembered by. The man is partnered with Natalie for the project.
📘 Life's Simple Reminders
In the second paragraph, the man and Natalie work on their photography project, discussing the significance of their chosen subjects. The man is intrigued by Natalie's perspective on life, as she sees beauty in the mundane and reminds him not to judge things hastily. They share a moment of connection over a coffee, where Natalie's thoughtfulness and depth impress the man. However, their meeting is cut short due to a family dinner that Natalie must attend. Before parting, Natalie lends the man her photo book, which he promises to take care of. The man's family later teases him about a girl, leading to a conversation about not being quick to judge others based on appearances, a lesson he learned from his family.
📚 Assignments and Realizations
The third paragraph shows the man and Natalie submitting their completed assignment, with the man expressing his newfound appreciation for the subjective nature of photography. He realizes that capturing a meaningful moment is what makes a photo special. After submitting their work, the man loses his phone and Natalie helps him locate it. They part ways, with the man reflecting on his mistake of judging people too quickly. He recalls a past conversation with his mother about not seeking perfection in a partner, as beauty fades but compatibility endures. His parents' relationship serves as a reminder that true perfection lies in the harmony of a relationship, not in superficial appearances.
💖 Embracing Imperfection
In the final paragraph, the man confesses to Natalie that he was wrong to judge people without getting to know them. He admits his obsession with finding the perfect photo, girl, and life led him astray. Through knowing Natalie, he discovers that each moment they share is perfect in its own way. He expresses his desire to create more special moments with her, recognizing that life is an adventure meant to be shared. The script concludes with a celebration of their journey together, highlighting the theme that life's true magic lies in the shared experiences and the people who make it meaningful.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Perfection
💡Personal Growth
💡Judgment
💡Authenticity
💡Photography
💡Companionship
💡Self-Awareness
💡Memories
💡Family
💡Forgiveness
💡Idealism vs. Realism
Highlights
The protagonist's ideal girl type is influenced by Cecilia CH's appearance and qualities.
The protagonist's brother suggests finding a girl like Cecilia CH.
The protagonist starts a list of qualities for his ideal girl.
The protagonist's list of qualities for a girl includes having long hair and smooth skin.
The protagonist's friend teases him about his preferences for girls.
The protagonist's brother advises him not to judge people by appearances.
The protagonist decides to study journalism because of the power of photos to tell stories.
In journalism class, the teacher emphasizes the importance of a great photo for storytelling.
The class assignment 'Forever Memories' is introduced, focusing on capturing memorable moments.
The protagonist is partnered with Natalie for the photography project.
Natalie's unique perspective on photography challenges the protagonist's views.
The protagonist learns the value of living life to the fullest from Natalie's photo choices.
The protagonist and Natalie bond over their shared experiences and perspectives on life.
The protagonist's family teases him about a girl, showing concern for his feelings.
The protagonist's parents share wisdom about love and relationships, advising him not to seek superficial perfection.
The protagonist realizes the importance of genuine connections over superficial ideals.
The protagonist apologizes to Natalie for his previous judgments and expresses his changed perspective.
The story concludes with the protagonist and Natalie looking forward to creating more memories together.
Transcripts
people often ask me what type of girl
are you going to marry when you grow up
what's your type well my type was
determined at this very spot at this
very
night this Cecilia CH so beautiful look
at her hair so long skin so smooth
yeah very good pronunciation very good
hey Michael next time you grow older you
find someone just like cilia
CH cilia
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CH go are you
doing I am writing down the qualities I
need to find in the
girl
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I will find you as easy as it may sound
Miss Perfect was hard to find do you
like your head that short any chances of
perhaps growing it out maybe to like
this
L Malaysia so hot plus I like a
sh too
connected too too loud coffee please hm
this one's all right what do you
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study so how are the
DAT bad what do you expect you keep sing
with all these girls you know I wouldn't
like wake
God really okay in my defense they were
all nice girls and I thought that you
should give them a try you know they
don't fit my list oh my God the list
grow up is such an embarrassment as an
elder
brother hey drop fat Ruben
first
loser
whatever I love how photos can tell a
story and that's why I decided to study
journalism
all right good morning class please
settle
down my name is Mr
leai you can call me Leti for short okay
all right welcome to journalism 101 for
your first topic we're going to be
talking about photography because the
perfect photo always complement the
perfect article so what makes a great
photo a great photo is when you have an
interesting subject with a perfect
composition boom you tell a great story
sorry what's your name Alex you think
you're very smart as it Alex they ask
you a talk no right
no a great photo is when you have an
interesting subject and a perfect
composition boom you tell a great story
and no matter how or what has been done
the photo is always there to remind you
of
everything Forever Memories what did I
say now your first assignment is going
to be titled Forever Memories all right
I want you to go out and take photos
that you want to remember and what other
people remember you by the most
important thing is that you live in the
moment now this is a partner project so
please look for your partner right now
and let me know at the end of the class
thank you very much
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I guess we're
Partners hey Natalie by the way n a t
you you get the best
um you you
are
Michael
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Michael
Natalie
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sorry I'm late no worries I started
without
you what's that it's my photo
book can check it out go ahead why would
you take pictures of these
things they're pretty right I mean
no they're sad and weird okay
fine what do you think of
this uh someone forgot to water the
plants okay well to me I feel like this
reminds me to live life to the fullest
right and to not depend on others like
the sun and the water I feel like we
shouldn't be so quick to judge a book by
its cover you know I feel like if you
there and anything long enough you'd see
the beauty in
it
me this
Horizon it's
shining seems the daylight knows this
this is our time now all the word is
ours to take you and me find a way oh
the wonder that awaits here we are
wherever starts
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today right I got it I got it go
everybody needs a cup of coffee for days
ending with
why no it's it's it's it's kind of lame
um huh oh why not you come up with one
um water is essential to life
and without water um we don't have
coffee wow Anette you are so deep I am
sinking so
low she just
SN I'm sorry we can move on to the next
one yeah sure we could but I kind of
have to go right now I got a family
dinner tonight okay I mean it's okay we
can always meet up tomorrow same time
same place sure yeah
okay
actually could I pinam this from
you you got to promise me you'll take
care of that yeah of course got it right
in
here
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you
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double hey boy what are you doing
texting at the dinner table no texting
is it's family time
okay why keep
smiling what Smiles canot now is
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it you know what I think that pretty
much some it up we're
done you want to Summit it together
tomorrow yeah sure I mean oh w
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dude I know he's deaf and all but he
could be conning you you know don't have
to
give H yeah he could be but there's got
to be a reason why he's doing this I
think it's not fair if you just jump to
conclusions to what someone's going
through and wasn't it you who taught me
not to judge your boot by its cover
right okay you say it like
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that you
sure that is fine to
me okay so where were
we you
know I feel you're like pretty different
from a Lota the other guys I
met I feel like you're pretty decent and
I don't feel like like I'm being judged
every time I'm around you I think that's
a really cool
thing yeah that's
me so we're going to submit it tomorrow
and we'll be done yeah yeah
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okay all right this is it you ready
let's do this one two 3
let's go oh my gosh I can't believe we
actually finished the assignment I know
wait so what do you think we'll do
though well I think it will do great
yeah
no like I said photography is pretty
subjective as long as you're able to
capture a moment that matters then that
makes it special right wait have you
seen my phone anywhere um do you mind
calling it oh yeah sure
um hold
on
okay I think I know where it is
yeah I'll see you later wait for me wait
for
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me I thought we were friends you
know you could have said
something say
something it's not what you think Matt
it's
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okay man
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hey Bo what wrong you m I made a
mistake huh what Miss are you you you
fill your exam again H hey must pay
retake fees or not very expensive you
know some much just your first semester
I didn't feel
anything oh oh
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so what
happened there's this girl and are you
boy are you in trouble oh my God we're
not ready to become grandparents oh my
gosh Mom it's not that nothing happened
okay it's it's it's not
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that
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what's wrong
boy this just girl
and she's not the typical girl I would
go for H do you remember the time when
all of us
watching par Paras Sakura and and you
mention how Cecilia Chung was this
perfect girl and I should look for
somebody like
her
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boy why so stupid one oh my God why you
take me so
seriously boy if if you think that I
really really wanted someone so perfect
looking I think I'm going to end up with
your
father boy don't close off your heart
because of your eyes
okay cuz trust me beauty doesn't last
forever very true you see son your mom
and I may not look perfect but we are
perfect for each other in every
way
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okay
hey
just now please please that come on I I
just need to tell you something okay it
and it'll just take 5 minutes of your
time and just nap
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please
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[Laughter]
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that I need to tell you
something
dear
Natalie I know I was
wrong I judge people before getting to
know them because I was so caught up in
chasing this ideal of
perfect the perfect
photo the perfect
girl the perfect
life but getting to know
you that infectious
love your Unique
Style your sunny
attitude and just being with
you make me
realize that each of those
moments is perfect in
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itself and now I
know that there are many more special
and magical
moments we can live and
create
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together I'm
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sorry
this
adventure we were made
for every day is a chance to
discover you give me a
reason through every
season together we can do
anything we believe it all the World Is
Ours to take you and me will find a way
oh the one that a wait here we are never
start through it all and what we face
you me find a way oh the wanted out a
way here we are ever St
[Applause]
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today
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oh
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