Maybe Happy Ending
Summary
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34 Flashing Light Sequences
Approx. ~30 minutes, 36 seconds of flashing lights
Scene: Oliver Powers Up
Start Time: Approx. 0:54
Duration: Approx. 1 min, 25 seconds
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Oliver's wall
Frequency: Less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Green
Prior Scene: The man on stage flips the record and says, "Oliver!"
Additional Information: Oliver's wall charger pulses green slowly as he charges.
Scene: Oliver Begins Singing "The World Within My Room"
Start Time: Approx. 3:00
Duration: 4 seconds
Light Source: A 36" LED strip underlighting and ceiling uplights
Frequency: Approx. 1.25 Hz
Light Color: Red, white
Prior Scene: Oliver begins singing "The World Within My Room"
Additional Information: These lights flash briefly from white to red a few times to signal a delivery occurring.
Scene: Oliver Reminisces About Shoveling Snow
Start Time: Approx. 4:38
Duration: 4 seconds
Light Source: Desk LED strip & lights aimed at the ceiling
Frequency: Approx. 1.25 Hz
Light Color: Red, white
Prior Scene: Oliver reminisces about shoveling snow
Additional Information: Continuation of the underlighting flash effect from the previous cue.
Scene: Oliver Sings "Who Has Time to Go Outdoors?"
Start Time: Approx. 5:17
Duration: 19 seconds
Light Source: Desk LED strip, ceiling uplights, and wall washes
Frequency: Irregular Light Color: Warm white, cool white, blue
Prior Scene: Oliver sings: "Who has time to go outdoors?"
Additional Information: Delivery flash occurs three times; entire room shifts between warm white, cool white, and deep blue to signify time passing.
Scene: Oliver’s Uncertainty
Start Time: Approx. 6:13
Duration: 4 seconds
Light Source: Desk LED strip & lights aimed at ceiling
Frequency: Approx. 1.25 Hz
Light Color: Red, white
Prior Scene: Oliver: "You never know when James will finally be here to pick us up."
Additional Information: Brief flash identical to earlier delivery cues.
Scene: Charging Claire
Start Time: Approx. 9:48
Duration: Approx. 2.5 min
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Oliver's wall
Frequency: Less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Red then green
Prior Scene: Oliver brings Claire into his apartment and plugs her in to charge.
Additional Information: Wall charger pulses red slowly, then green slowly, to indicate Claire’s charging progress.
Scene: Claire’s Charger Error
Start Time: Approx. 12:50
Duration: Approx. 3 min
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Claire’s wall
Frequency: Two 2 Hz blinks then 1 sec off (repeating)
Light Color: Orange
Prior Scene: Scene shifts to Claire’s apartment as she sings "The Way That It Has To Be."
Additional Information: Charger blinks orange to simulate an error alert.
Scene: Claire’s Diagnostic
Start Time: Approx. 21:03
Duration: Approx. 10 seconds
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Claire’s wall
Frequency: Less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Green
Prior Scene: Claire continues singing and plugs into her charger.
Additional Information: Slow green pulse as Claire charges during her diagnostic test.
Scene: Raincoat Discovery
Start Time: Approx. 21:20
Duration: Approx. 4.5 min
Light Source: Window-simulating wall light
Frequency: Much less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Red, blue
Prior Scene: A figure in a yellow raincoat searches dumpsters.
Additional Information: Light slowly pulses red and blue to simulate passing streetlights outside Oliver’s window.
Scene: Fireplace Match
Start Time: Approx. 27:35
Duration: Approx. 10 seconds
Light Source: Fireplace-simulating light
Frequency: Irregular
Light Color: Orange
Prior Scene: Oliver strikes a match and lights a fire.
Additional Information: Subtle fireplace glow effect that does not last long.
Scene: Firefly Reminiscence
Start Time: Approx. 29:05
Duration: Approx. 1 min, 12 seconds
Light Source: Window-simulating wall light
Frequency: Much less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Red, blue
Prior Scene: Claire tells Oliver about fireflies on Jeju Island.
Additional Information: Light pulses slowly to accompany her narration.
Scene: Firefly Explanation
Start Time: Approx. 30:17
Duration: Approx. 43 seconds
Light Source: LED tape border
Frequency: Irregular
Light Color: White then yellow
Prior Scene: Oliver asks Claire to tell him about fireflies.
Additional Information: LED border grows in width; segments randomly brighten and dim.
Scene: Firefly Decision
Start Time: Approx. 31:00
Duration: Approx. 3 min, 45 sec
Light Source: Window-simulating wall light
Frequency: Much less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Red, blue
Prior Scene: Claire decides to go with Oliver to Jeju and they sing "Hitting the Road" and "Goodbye, My Room."
Additional Information: Window light slowly pulses to reflect their excitement and bittersweet departure.
Scene: Road Motion Part 2
Start Time: Approx. 37:15
Duration: Approx. 3 min, 45 sec
Light Source: Overhead/front lights and LED tape border
Frequency: Irregular, <1 Hz
Light Color: White, blue, purple
Prior Scene: Claire and Oliver finish "Hitting the Road Part 2" and leave their apartments.
Additional Information: Gobos simulate passing streetlights; LED tape lines move toward center to convey motion.
Scene: Rainy Day Reflection
Start Time: Approx. 42:35
Duration: Approx. 1 min, 50 sec
Light Source: Overhead/front lights and LED tape border
Frequency: Irregular, <1 Hz
Light Color: White, blue, purple
Prior Scene: Claire and Oliver finish singing "The Rainy Day We Met."
Additional Information: Car motion effects reoccur as Claire has a flashback to her owner.
Scene: Flashback Tease
Start Time: Approx. 44:20
Duration: Momentary video surfaces
Light Source: Video screens around stage
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: Various
Prior Scene: Claire teases Oliver’s repeated “You’re welcome.”
Additional Information: Flashing video content signifying her flashback beginning.
Scene: Flashback End
Start Time: Approx. 45:50
Duration: Approx. 37 seconds
Light Source: Overhead/front lights and LED tape border
Frequency: Irregular, ~1 Hz
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Claire’s flashback ends.
Additional Information: Slightly faster car motion gobos as they decide to stop at a motel.
Scene: “Jenny” Exit
Start Time: Approx. 49:16
Duration: Approx. 20 seconds
Light Source: Moving overhead lights
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: Blue
Prior Scene: A man in a white robe tells Oliver he “landed himself a 10.”
Additional Information: Overhead lights do a slow ballyhoo across the audience.
Scene: “Now Everyone Knows”
Start Time: Approx. 49:36
Duration: Approx. 7 seconds
Light Source: Moving overhead lights
Frequency: Approx. 10 Hz
Light Color: Blue
Prior Scene: Gil sings, “I don’t care if it shows, cause now everyone knows.”
Additional Information: Combined overhead flashes perceived faster, highlighting the reveal.
Scene: TV Glow
Start Time: Approx. 50:13
Duration: Approx. 2 minutes
Light Source: Front light simulating TV glow
Frequency: Irregular, ≤2 Hz
Light Color: Blue
Prior Scene: Oliver wonders how Claire will charge.
Additional Information: Subtle, slow TV effect as Claire watches Terminator 2 and sings.
Scene: Memory Access
Start Time: Approx. 53:53
Duration: Approx. 1.5 min
Light Source: LED tape outlining scenery
Frequency: Irregular
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Oliver powers down; Claire touches his temple to access memories.
Additional Information: LED tape segments randomly brighten/dim as she explores his memories.
Scene: Quick Video Flash
Start Time: Approx. 53:58
Duration: Approx. 5 seconds
Light Source: Video surfaces tracking previous scene
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: Various
Prior Scene: Continuation of memory exploration.
Additional Information: Video content may flash rapidly.
Scene: Road Part 3
Start Time: Approx. 56:30
Duration: Approx. 48 seconds
Light Source: Overhead/front lights with gobos
Frequency: Irregular, ~1 Hz
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Robots pack up and continue driving toward Jeju.
Additional Information: Gobos convey motion as they sing “Hitting the Road Part 3.”
Scene: Ferry Board
Start Time: Approx. 57:40
Duration: Approx. 55 seconds
Light Source: Front light aimed at life preserver with rotating gobo
Frequency: Irregular, <1 Hz
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Robots board the ferry.
Additional Information: Gobo mimics water reflections on life preserver.
Scene: House Approach
Start Time: Approx. 1:03:17
Duration: Approx. 43 seconds
Light Source: LED tape outlining scenery
Frequency: Irregular
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Claire shares memories as robots walk to James’ house.
Additional Information: LED tape segments gently brighten/dim to accent memory sharing.
Scene: Memory Restoration
Start Time: Approx. 1:04:00
Duration: Approx. 5 seconds
Light Source: Overhead mover strobing
Frequency: ~30 Hz
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Ji-yeon restores Claire’s password and deleted memory.
Additional Information: Strobe indicates urgent memory restoration moment.
Scene: Firefly Baton
Start Time: Approx. 1:11:55
Duration: Approx. 37 seconds
Light Source: Conductor’s baton tip blinking
Frequency: Irregular, very slow
Light Color: Yellow
Prior Scene: Claire and Oliver wait for fireflies.
Additional Information: Baton simulates first firefly; nighttime look onstage.
Scene: Widespread Fireflies
Start Time: Approx. 1:12:33
Duration: Approx. 3 minutes
Light Source: Points of light in audience and on stage
Frequency: Irregular, randomized
Light Color: Yellow
Prior Scene: Orchestra and pianist accompany them in night setting.
Additional Information: Combined flickers simulate many fireflies across stage and audience.
Scene: Prism Gobo
Start Time: Approx. 1:13:33
Duration: Approx. 1 minute
Light Source: Overhead mover with rotating gobo/prism
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: Pink
Prior Scene: Firefly sequence continues.
Additional Information: Hazy cue; prism beams may be perceived as flashing by some audience members.
Scene: Ferry Return
Start Time: Approx. 1:16:23
Duration: Approx. 55 seconds
Light Source: Front life-preserver gobo
Frequency: Irregular, <1 Hz
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Gil sings "I’m Not A Sentimental Person" as they board return ferry.
Additional Information: Gobo mimics water reflections; the mood is nervous post-Jeju.
Scene: Road Back Home
Start Time: Approx. 1:17:53
Duration: Approx. 28 seconds
Light Source: Overhead/front lights & LED tape border
Frequency: Irregular, <1 Hz
Light Color: White, blue, purple
Prior Scene: Robots exit ferry, drive back to apartment.
Additional Information: Gobos simulate streetlights; LED tape moves outward to convey return motion.
Scene: Mail Delivery
Start Time: Approx. 1:26:38
Duration: 4 seconds
Light Source: Oliver’s desk LED strip
Frequency: Approx. 1.25 Hz
Light Color: Red, white
Prior Scene: Oliver shows Claire some records.
Additional Information: LED strip flashes briefly to signal mail delivery.
Scene: "Then I Can Let You Go"
Start Time: Approx. 1:28:27
Duration: Approx. 2 min, 36 seconds
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Oliver’s wall
Frequency: Less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Green
Prior Scene: The song concludes and Claire plugs into Oliver’s charger.
Additional Information: Logo pulses gently as Claire charges.
Scene: "Goodbye, My Room"
Start Time: Approx. 1:33:17
Duration: Approx. 2 min, 18 seconds
Light Source: Window-simulating wall light
Frequency: Much less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Red, blue
Prior Scene: "Goodbye, My Room" concludes and scene shifts to just Oliver’s apartment.
Additional Information: Light slowly pulses to underscore Junseo’s arrival and emotional gravity.
Scene: Memory Download Complete
Start Time: Approx. 1:35:30
Duration: Momentary video flash
Light Source: Video surfaces around stage
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: Various
Prior Scene: Junseo finishes downloading memories and tells Oliver he’s free.
Additional Information: Video clips of memories play across screens.
Scene: Firefly Release
Start Time: Approx. 1:40:16
Duration: Approx. 10 seconds
Light Source: Firefly in Claire’s jar
Frequency: Irregular, very slow
Light Color: Yellow
Prior Scene: Claire walks from Oliver’s apartment to her own.
Additional Information: Firefly blinks as it flies away; emotionally poignant moment.
Scene: Memory Erasure Begins
Start Time: Approx. 1:40:52
Duration: Approx. 18 seconds
Light Source: Overhead movers with rotating gobos
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Oliver steps forward to erase his memories.
Additional Information: Hazy beams from movers may be perceived as flashing.
Scene: Liminal Memory Space
Start Time: Approx. 1:41:05
Duration: Approx. 15 seconds
Light Source: Video surfaces displaying memory erasure sequence
Frequency: N/A
Light Color: White
Prior Scene: Beams flash as memory bars streak across the stage.
Additional Information: Culminates in bright white strobe followed by darkness, signifying erasure.
Scene: Fireflies in Darkness
Start Time: Approx. 1:41:20
Duration: Approx. 30 seconds
Light Source: Two LED fireflies
Frequency: Irregular, very slow
Light Color: Yellow
Prior Scene: After memory erasure sequence ends.
Additional Information: Two fireflies blink gently, symbolizing hope in darkness.
Scene: Claire Recharges Oliver
Start Time: Approx. 1:43:30
Duration: Approx. 1 min, 38 seconds
Light Source: The Helperbot Logo on Oliver’s wall
Frequency: Less than 1 Hz
Light Color: Green
Prior Scene: Claire enters Oliver’s apartment and plugs in.
Additional Information: Logo pulses gently as Claire charges him, revealing he kept his memories.