Love At First Swipe | Episode 3

Summary

The script follows multiple intertwined stories involving personal struggles, relationships, and self-discovery. A teacher named Cikgu Chong faces scrutiny for using an online dating app, which puts his career at risk. Meanwhile, Jess deals with her partner’s discomfort with her freelance photography job, and Amir wrestles with rejection due to cultural differences. Throughout the narrative, characters seek acceptance, clarity, and personal growth, with the overarching theme of finding love, maintaining integrity, and staying true to oneself despite societal pressures.

Takeaways

• 💍 Jess is upset because Hann lied about how they met, saying it was at a wedding rather than through an online dating app.
• 🤝 Hann feels frustrated that after their connection and progress, Jess still thinks he's the same person as before, someone who looks down on her.
• 🗣️ Hann is confronted by a colleague about using a dating app, which leads to gossip and jeopardizes his reputation as a teacher.
• 👩‍🏫 Hann's headmistress reprimands him for using an online dating app, questioning his integrity as a teacher and giving him an ultimatum to delete the app.
• 📸 Jess is a freelance photographer, but Hann falsely describes her as an asset manager to make her seem more prestigious, which causes tension between them.
• 💔 Jess confides in her sister, expressing doubts about her relationship with Hann and wondering if it's already over.
• 📝 Amir is nervous about approaching Ning after she rejected him, assuming it was due to cultural differences, but she explains her decision is based on upcoming exams.
• 📧 Jess receives a job offer related to photography and decides to accept it after realizing it's what she truly wants to pursue.
• 👵 Hann's grandmother tells him a touching story about how she met his grandfather through letters, reassuring him that finding love online isn't shameful.
• ❤️ Hann's grandmother emphasizes that every journey to love is unique and that he shouldn't worry about societal judgment as long as he and Jess like each other.

Q & A

Why did Jess initially tell someone they met at a wedding instead of the truth?

Jess was too embarrassed to tell the truth about meeting online, which led her to make up a story about meeting at a wedding.

What is the core issue Jess feels in her relationship with Hann?

Jess feels that Hann has not truly accepted her for who she is and is still stuck in his old ways of looking down on her, particularly due to her job and social standing.

Why is Cikgu Chong in trouble with the headmistress?

Cikgu Chong is reprimanded for using an online dating app, which the headmistress views as immoral and unbecoming of a teacher, threatening his job.

What is Jess's frustration with Marcus when he introduces her to others?

Jess is frustrated because Marcus lies about her profession, telling others that she is an asset manager instead of being honest that she is a freelance photographer.

What advice does Hann's grandma give him about finding love online?

Hann's grandma reassures him that there’s nothing wrong with finding love online, sharing her own story about how she met her husband through pen-pal letters and emphasizing that love can happen in different ways.

What challenge is Amir facing regarding his feelings for Ning?

Amir is struggling with his feelings for Ning, fearing that she rejected him because of his ethnicity. Ning, however, clarifies that it’s not about race but her focus on exams and personal commitments.

Why does Jess hesitate to pursue a new relationship?

Jess hesitates because, despite thinking she was ready for a new relationship, it ended the same way, leaving her unsure about the future of her relationship and doubting if they’ll find each other again.

How does Hann feel after losing contact with the girl he met online?

Hann feels regret and sadness after losing contact with the girl he met online, unsure how to reconnect with her as he doesn't know where she lives.

How does Jess feel about finally landing her dream job?

Jess feels excited and relieved about landing her dream job, admitting that she needed to grow up first before taking the opportunity and that she no longer wants to waste time living apart from her aspirations.

What motivates Amir to finally speak to Ning face-to-face after she rejected him?

Amir is motivated by his counselor, who advises him that it's better to speak to Ning face-to-face and learn the truth rather than wondering about what could have been. This gives him the courage to confront her.