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The Value of Life: A TV Ad that Moved Me to Tears


This touching "Melody of Life" commercial for Thai Life Insurance took the Grand Prix for TV submissions at this year's Spike Asia Awards.

Words I've taken to heart from the ad:
"The real value of life is not being rich, celebrated, or living a long time.
Life is about how you value others.
And how others value you."

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Full Credits
Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Bangkok
Client: Thai Life Insurance
Director: Thanonchai Sornsrivichai
Production Company: Phenomena

Tags: ad, advertising, asia, awards, cancer, hospital, insurance, life, melody, polio

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heather Comment by heather on September 25, 2009 at 8:10am
Yes, very moving and really tugged at my emotions!
I loved the part where they all ran into the sea, it brought a big smile to my face!
Sad but uplifting at the same time!!
Mark Huckabee Comment by Mark Huckabee on September 25, 2009 at 6:50am
Thanks for posting that! This is a very valuable lesson we all need to remember. In addition to the people I value IRL I also value all of you here ate the Met. You're the best!
Kevin Chung Comment by Kevin Chung on September 25, 2009 at 6:31am
Amazing commercial.
Gofaster Comment by Gofaster on September 24, 2009 at 6:24pm
that manipulated my emotions very well. Do they sell insurance in the states?
nguyen duong Comment by nguyen duong on September 24, 2009 at 1:32pm
wow! what's up w/these feature film-like quality of Thai TVCs? The Pantene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9KsrH377A one was HUGE!!! nice share :)
alice Comment by alice on September 24, 2009 at 11:28am
Wow - that was really moving. I love the part when the mom falls asleep after she's playing guitar. Thanks for the post, Panda bear!

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