How a Festive Shopping Trip Turned into a Life-Changing Lesson on Kindness and Empathy
All it takes is an accidental, fateful stumble on a festive shopping trip that can dramatically alter lives.
This Deepavali, Astro‘s short film “Marupakkam” (The Other Side) reminds us all of the far-reaching impact a single social media post can have.
The 5-minutes-20-seconds film follows Arjun, a young man out on a festive shopping trip with his pregnant wife, as he captures an elderly man’s stumble on camera.
The Viral Video and Its Aftermath
Thinking he’s found the perfect “drunken drama” to share online, Arjun quickly posts the video, unaware of the consequences that will soon unfold.
As the video goes viral, the elderly man’s family is left red-faced and embarrassed, their Deepavali celebrations overshadowed by the nefarious public judgment directed their way.
A Crucial Message: “Shall We Change This?”
The film’s powerful narration drives home a crucial message: “Just one post can ruin someone’s life… Shall we change this?”
“Marupakkam” encourages us all to pause and consider the impact of our actions before blindly pressing the share button.
Choosing Kindness Over Callousness
The film’s heartwarming conclusion shows Arjun learning this lesson firsthand.
Rather than revelling in the online attention, he recognises the pain his thoughtless post has caused and makes amends, choosing kindness over callousness.
A Call to Spread Light, Not Darkness
In celebrating Deepavali, Astro’s“Marupakkam” encourages all Malaysians to take this message to heart.
By pausing before we post, we can reduce the toxicity that often plagues our online spaces and instead use our digital platforms to spread light, not darkness.
After all, as the narrator reminds us, “Let’s celebrate grandly, let’s celebrate in style. Brighter Celebration Together. Happy Deepavali.”
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