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Jan 27, 2017

Watch this ad from Malaysia to kick off your New Year with a good cry

'Wishes that need no words', for Guardian Pharmacy by BBDO Malaysia.

If you're a parent, or grew up with a parent who wasn't demonstrative about their affection, you won't be able to watch this without tearing up. Heck, Ad Nut's parents were as cuddly as they come, and this still led to sobs. The good kind!  

This video was streamed on Facebook and YouTube, with a 30-second promo spot aired on national television.

See more Chinese/Lunar New year ads

CREDITS

Idea, Copy: Krystle Morais, Deborah Woong, Sabrina
Art Direction and Design: Dafi Alfadila, Heshvin Vasudevan
Clients Servicing: Vanessa Gan, Wong Siew Hong, Moses
Production: Vinod, Kent Chan, Wong Wei Soon
A Film by Reservoir Production
Film Producer: Nyok, Sabrina, Chun Son
Director: Ismail Kamarul

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