Because of budget limitation, it was
apparent that I could afford to film only one scene. After much deliberation,
I decided to film the famous scene at the dry well
where Yin finally saw the light and gave her love to Yu. The role of
the majestic Duen Yu will be played by my good half-Chinese, half-Caucasian
friend Sum Ting Wong. The roles
of big baddy Mo Yung Fuk and the lovely goddess Wong Yu Yin will be played
by a real life couple, Tom Crews
and Ida Bendan. In order for a more realistic portrayal, it's been
decided that no stunt doubles or wires will be employed. Sum Ting and Ida
will take the plunge into the well themselves. "It might be a tight fit
into the mouth of the well, but the drop to the bottom is only about 25
feet and there's no water down there, no problem!" Ida confidently declared.
With dedicated actors like Ida in the cast, is there any doubt my short
film will be a smashing success?