THE GIFT

TitleTHE GIFT
BrandCELLCARD CAMGSM
Product / ServiceTELECOMMUNICATIONS
CategoryA04. Cinematography
EntrantPHIBIOUS Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Entrant Company PHIBIOUS Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Advertising Agency PHIBIOUS Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA
Production Company 391 FILMS Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Credits

Name Company Position
Hisham Sahudin Phibious Cambodia Creative Director/Copywriter
Sok Visal 391 Films Director
Theavin Uk 391 Films Executive Producer
Kevin Phang Phibious Cambodia Business Director
Mardy Cheav Phibious Cambodia Senior Account Manager
Palani Periakaruppan Cellcard Camgsm Director Of Marketing
Christine Arce/Cabrera Cellcard Camgsm Brand And Marketing Communications Manager

Brief Explanation

The Gift is about a mother who longs to be reunited with her son during the Khmer New Year - one of the most important family celebrations in Cambodia. As mothers do, she misses him after a prolonged absence. Her son’s busy work schedule does not afford him time to return for the New Year celebrations. In spite of this, he overcomes distance by calling his mother to mark the occasion. The film depicts Cambodian culture, where family members show deference to customs and traditions. Intertwined with the challenges of being separated from loved ones, the elements of homesickness and filial piety make for a heart-tugging ad.