The second Filipino-inspired Christmas advert “The Stepdad” released by Disney is a celebration of family bond.
This is a follow-up to last year’s “Lola,” which featured the tradition of parol-making in the Philippines. The video has over a million views on Disney UK’s YouTube channel after its release last November 3.
Disney wrote, “ We are proud to reveal our Christmas advert, a heart-warming new story; #TheStepdad.”
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The story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year’s ad, who is now all grown up with a family to live with Christmas traditions.
She has two children, Max and Ella, as their new stepdad Mike moves into their home.
At the heart of the story is a very special storybook, a precious item belonging to Max from his birth father, which celebrates the power of storytelling in deepening family bonds.
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Disney said, “Follow their emotional journey as we see them combine existing festive traditions with wonderful new ones. We hope you enjoy this special Christmas ad, celebrating the joy that the stepdads of the world bring us.”
It will also give support of over $2 million to its charity partner Make-A-Wish International. (AW)
