This Heartfelt New Year Film By PETRONAS Brings You Back To Your Carefree Childhood Days
The short film was directed by award-winning director Quek Shio, who is known for his work in 'The Ghost Bride', 'Guang', and 'Sunflowers'.
By Jeremy Ng — 22 Dec 2023, 10:15 PM
As the year comes to a close, PETRONAS is concluding 2023 with its final instalment of festive films, themed 'Roots of Our Future'
The concept behind 'Roots of Our Future' was to highlight the beauty of our diverse heritage and safeguard our cultural roots — the little things that make us distinctly Malaysian.
From Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, to Hari Gawai and Pesta Kaamatan, PETRONAS treated us to an array of heartwarming, inspiring films. The latest Rai film for Hari Kebangsaan and National Day, as well as Sikat Nasihat in conjunction with Deepavali, also depicted the rich cultural heritage and values we share.
Wrapping up the year, PETRONAS presents A Gift of Heart (also known as Bingkisan Hati), a short film reflecting on gratitude and new beginnings.
Helmed by multiple award-winning director Quek Shio, A Gift of Heart reminds us the importance of nurturing kindness, gratitude, and tolerance to sow harmony for the future
In case you didn't know, Quek Shio was also the mastermind behind shows and films like The Ghost Bride, Guang, and Sunflowers.
His latest short film, A Gift of Heart, follows four spirited schoolchildren — Hannah, Alice, Jeff, and Syazwan — and their relationship with the school caretaker, Aunty Cecilia, who diligently cleans the school compound and cares for a garden of flowers planted around the school.
Watch the full video below:
What makes this short film unique is that it delights in the unfiltered lens of childhood innocence, bringing you back to your carefree days as a student in school
The film portrays the camaraderie of these four friends as they learn and play at school without a care, sprinkling laughter and leaving a messy trail along the way.
However, one day, an unexpected incident causes tension between the children and Aunty Cecilia. In the spirit of the new year, watch to see how they band together, make amends, and plant the seed of new beginnings.
PETRONAS General Manager, Communications Management Department, Group Strategic Relations and Communications, Mohd Fazli Ibrahim shared his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came along the 'Roots of Our Future' journey in 2023
"As we approach the end of 2023, it's important to reflect and show appreciation for the acts of kindness and joy that coloured our year.
"We hope that our many different takes on the theme 'Roots of Our Future' not only entertained, but also inspired everyone to celebrate our shared connections and cultural diversity. Thank you to everyone who came on this journey with us and we're excited to progress into the new year with you," he said.
Wrap up the festive season and refresh your hearts with PETRONAS' final festive film of the year!
You can now watch A Gift of Heart, available on their Facebook and YouTube channels from 22 December onwards.
