Ah Ma and Me

What is truly important in our lives? It's easy to get caught up in materialistic pursuits but where does happiness truly lie?
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Classroom: Tanjong Katong Girls' School
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Diane Chen
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GUEST STARRING
Ng Jing Jing
Loo Le En
Yu Xin
Clarice Yeo - IG: @xxclarice
STARRING
Djehuty: / djegoatee
Twitter @djegoatee, Instagram @aaroniskhoo
Foxy: / wahfoxy
Twitter/Instagram: @janclp
Clifford: / clifford.yow.7
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Videographer:
Zhen Jie: / zhen.jie.355
Twitter/Instagram: @zhengief
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[@shannontsl]

I don't get what is so funny about not having parents. It's more embarrassing when a person has parents but still acts like a brat.

[@nickf8545]

Ikr

[@DJBunny1001]

People can be stupid

[@lavendercurrent09]

Lol ikr. Kids now days don't really make fun of people who don't have parents Cuz it's horrible to do that

[@frostmourne1986]

Children are cruel.

[@fuume2401]

Yea, ikr

[@pugibek8629]

I really cried in this episode. Great job treepotatoes. Actually the reason why i cried was that my grandma is 90 years old this year. I'm really scared she will leave me. This video reminded me of my ah ma. I love her alot. Why is this world so cruel to bring away my loved ones. :(

[@cwxbp]

I almost cried

[@mymelodypvp2089]

Same I almost cry

[@red2864]

I cried like so much...

[@jaclyntay5692]

Ikr :'(

[@hinataraza3457]

My grand mother is 86 she gets sick very easily so I really felt the same as you I cried as well

[@sitinurs1187]

my mom and dad passed away due to a car accident while i was just 2 .. but still , im blessed having a grandma whos willing to take care of me :') . R.i.p Mom And Dad 😔 .

[@zenniaseah8520]

I am really sorry to hear that

[@careemhave5790]

so sad dude, good luck with your future

[@nx1410]

So sorry to hear that

[@amirsonofmatic5332]

sorry to hear

[@xaviergong6471]

So sorry to you I feel sad I cried everytime watching this

[@mrkofoe]

Grandmother sacrificed her life by not spending money for her medicine and buying her a walkman instead

[@dokr4584]

I get it :(

[@choonsengtan5408]

LiverBirdHD Yeah...

[@janhoya]

how many times have i watched this and im still crying

[@kelllyyy98]

Same +1

[@heckyeah8292]

My Ah Ma used to say a lot that she wanted to buy me Crepes if she could afford it. One day she actually made them herself, not the best Crepes I had ever eaten but she tried her best and I really loved it. Wish I could thank her enough for everything she did to me out of her limits, and maybe have a nice chat I could never have with her. R.I.P 婆婆

[@JcksnhngHng]

i'm sorry to hear that

[@heckyeah8292]

thanks :)

[@jeannietan8113]

Aw im sorry to hear that, your ah ma sounds like a fab person and i wouldve loved to meet her :)

[@charlottevevo848]

+Qian Yi Tan he already said R.I.P

[@makaberyo6342]

Heck Yeah d

[@nurzafirahzulkhisni6111]

My grandma died and she taught me lots of stuff I'll never forget her and always miss her

[@anaqikushyrie1255]

I feel sorry😔😔

[@inasugay4803]

this made me cry honestly

[@tsl272]

Same

[@tubaraimasneha1739]

Hi 5 sista/bro

[@jiajiayuanyuan]

same

[@xaviersim539]

me too

[@daanyajessenia5185]

same

[@NoahYap7]

OMG very good job!! Loved this.. reminded me of my grandma, she passed away about 10 years ago. :( Thanks ah Janice.. make me tear. Aiyo.

[@swadatm3680]

OMG NOAH YAP

[@treepotatoes]

Thank you Noah Yap! And don't be sad la, we treat you to bubble tea next time.

[@ScirpterPOV]

Bojio

[@KJ-nj5pn]

Huh i oso wan bubble tea can or not?

[@Sasha-gq7mr]

TreePotatoes thn me leh?

[@mrirror2277]

> "She has no parents" GET REKT 360 NO SCOPED WOMBO COMBO QUAD KILL 420 BLAZE IT

[@sqLLProd]

U mlg dude

[@imamuddinms]

League of lesbian fangay detected.

[@duhminic]

its a special kind of humour only mlg noscopers understand

[@treepotatoes]

This made me laugh out loud IRL. - Aaron

[@mrirror2277]

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[@wobushicadence_1698]

I have watched it so many times and I'm still crying

[@tyqelise]

This is so touching, it made me realized that this is how children treat their parents and grandparents nowadays. I knew it was coming but still I cried

[@TrevandAbbey]

Love the song choice! Love the shots! Love the everything about this video! Good job guys!

[@treepotatoes]

Thanks man!

[@Callmebirdy]

TreePotatoes mind if u tell me the title of the song at the credit? my father coincidently heard the song and wanted me to find the song but i have no idea what the title is. thx. Great Video btw

[@henrylim2450]

TIO haksio 忘不了 try copy and paste then search

[@ksun8124]

TIO haksio Wang Bu Liao 忘不了 (Bu Liao Qing)

[@Callmebirdy]

sakura kiss THANK YOU SOOO MUCH :'D

[@zoeng6970]

How sad, I cried from the part when the grandma does everything on her own to the end where she 'died' 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 it seriously sad! So if any of you are saying bad things and how they should improve and stuff, please be responsible, it is hard to film so don't insult! 😭😡

[@zoeng6970]

she's old, what do you expext? plus, in Singapore, old people are always insulted when they are working, cause their old so they are kinda slow when working Toy Bonnie The Bunny

[@waffy270]

I know right.The ah ma gave her life for the girl

[@TransportLover888]

Completely agree

[@melvinlim656]

agree!!! it doesn't matter whether the shooting was professional or noob... as long as the feelings and emotions are able to touch the heart if others means it's a success... While this 8:48 minutes video was playing, memories of my whole life was playing in my mind.

[@keziahyntig]

I cried at that part too... 😫😫😫

[@jayceng9787]

It's so touching 😢apraciat your grandparents before they pass 😭

[@terencephua9776]

My Ah Ma/婆婆 also cared about me a lot,but she passed away when I was at my school,I always betrayed her,now I feel very saddened RIP Ah Ma/婆婆.This video actually made me recall all my memories with her..wow!but tree potatoes u should'nt upload on KZbin hehe

[@lalalalalalalalal567]

The ah ma photo looks like selfie leh!

[@SkyEvoSg]

Sialah, now you break the mood leh

[@lalalalalalalalal567]

SkyEvoSg heheh

[@owzyh]

Selfie xD

[@lawrencewong100]

wow, you still want to laugh on dead people picture???

[@lalalalalalalalal567]

***** it's fiction brother! Chillax!

[@aliahzainal1739]

this made me cry , I got to say they are good actors.I seriously cried a Lott. it was so touching.

[@mandytan737]

Same

[@sleepyturtle6599]

When ever watch this I would break down in tears.Thanks for reminding me how much time I have left with my ah ma.

[@steffi6048]

this made me think about my ah ma how I would ignore her and how mean I was to her now I realise not to take her for granted

[@TGISOfficial]

Very good job on this spuds! I teared like a baby even though I saw it coming!

[@treepotatoes]

You were our target the entire time. lol

[@naomikasimas633]

TreePotatoes omg u replied I'm a huge fan I love this video it's very touching :')

[@teohengsoon4008]

To those who criticize this short film, seriously man.... at least they do their best to evoke emotions and entertain their viewers and not just show a hot babe in her bra like wah banana and other youtube channels that make people horny. Tree Potato i applaud you. Even though its a predictable film, you don't make films to draw views but you make films to draw emotions, that's something i feel is so great about you guys !!:) keep doing what you do best

[@vivi2241999]

So sad 😭 I couldn't help it, but cry at the end when Janice found the cookie box containing the birthday present her grandma worked hard to earn for her.

[@JazePhua]

Love this! Really nostalgia and touching :')

[@treepotatoes]

Thanks Jaze!

[@ljj1363]

Give me ur phone number

[@ronaldodekopio]

LJJ what?

[@hazteddy9037]

This touched my heart and made me cry even though I have watched this a lot of times. Just makes me care about my parents more then usual.

[@clarissaang2927]

[HAZ]Teddy yeah me too

[@raeki7072]

Liek if u cri evrytiem

[@thisisntmilk4321]

I cried

[@eileenchua8578]

Saw this comment and cry in real life

[@tehsitgee7628]

+xInferno_ no more faith in our world's education can go online cannot type like correctly

[@raeki7072]

+Teh sit gee It is more worrying to see someone so uptight and rigid about spelling on Internet. This was a joke, also known as a meme, and if you don't get it, well you don't spend much time on the web.

[@kevinli8939]

same

[@shellysinaga]

seriously, great job treepotatoes. keep up the good work. this video is the best so far. i can't help but cry when i watched it.

[@churrowaffless]

So touching.... made me cry... I even shared it to all my friends and families!! Great work tree potatoes!!!!!

[@UMeAndHara]

This video not for KZbin. This is Vimeo standards. Haha

[@treepotatoes]

Hahahaha, sorry we go upload there!

[@EmmanuelOlalere]

Seconded!

[@slayedprincess]

IM CRYING.... its soooo sad.. i needed this.. thx..

[@Amelia-cw1ug]

Good job treepotatoes.. This short clip really made me cry.. And it's really touching.. Good job!

[@danz19977]

This short film is just so sad and touching..It left this indescribable feeling in my heart..Well done TreePotatoes for being able to produce a rather good short film even though it is a first.

[@essennagerry]

Anyone else living outside their home country, wondering when they'll see their grandparents? Or worse... how much they'll get to see them overall before they die. Cuz you know you're not moving back next year, nor the year after that.

[@robogamer2121]

I cried to this because I know my grandparents will be gone soon too... ):

[@DriveGamingLive]

Spend the most time with them. I need to too.

[@adamyusni6165]

same i cried so hard

[@joschan1]

This was absolutely beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes. Amazing actors and story !

[@azlim27]

The Subtext of this video really makes you ponder about the sacrifices your parents/elders made just to make sure you are happy....

[@kelvinickable]

Such a sad ending.. It really teaches us to be appreciative of our kins, especially those who truly loves you. Yeah the plot materials might be a lil overused and predictable, but at least it helps remind us a little to understand what is truly important.

[@tan00002]

Why can mock someone no parent ? It's no polite.

[@googleuser574]

***** I agree, no one laughs at them though, cause itz movie, who will think of that anyway?

[@archimedes7703]

ikr if ppl talked about mah parents ill give em a damn kick to the groin

[@fanfan9319]

What a short , great and touching film it made me tear a little and despite the fact that the film is short it made us all learn to treasure our family! Keep it up!

[@margaretcruz1884]

I end up in tears Everytime I watch this "mini movie". You are all really good actors! I look forward to more " mini movies" like this!! 😉

[@vyintl]

I'll be very honest, and I'll start by saying that the acting was top-notch. You see in this video many qualities that seem to be lost amongst the younger actors lately, especially how natural the act seems. Lately, in many of the shows/movies produced in Singapore, you see a lot of acts that just feels like the actor doesn't have any passion, and reads off a script. A good example would be "Ah Boys to Men" and its sequel, and I wouldn't be surprised if it's third installment would be the same. Up till today, i do not understand why many younger actors feel a compulsive need to force an accent when they speak English in the movies. If you're trying to entice the Singaporean Demographic, honestly why even bother putting on an accent? When you see the actors speak in Chinese/Hokkien, they become very natural, but when it comes to English... I understand the government's need for maintaining a good standard of English, but the way Joshua Tan portrayed Ken Chow just felt extremely robotic. But this is where TreePotatoes succeeds. Their acting is extremely fluid and natural, and you can quickly get immersed in their world. This is how Singapore's shows and movies should be done. Le En and Janice didn't bother putting up accents, they just went with their regular way of speech during the bully scenes, and that's honestly what many younger actors are missing. Kudos as well to the filming and editing teams, they pulled of very wonderful angles and lighting. The video felt professionally made, and could very well be. However, if I have to give a single piece of constructive criticism, it would be the story line. To be brutally honest, the story was bland and predictable. Then again, the video was only 8 minutes, so adding too many twists could have been an issue. However, i honestly felt that the story could have been done up a little better. Bottom line, TreePotatoes, keep doing what you're doing, and I look forward to seeing more of your work.

[@treepotatoes]

vyintl Thanks for the indepth feedback! Really appreciate the fact that you took the time to write out such a great post!

[@ChristineTohXH]

- really very 'ke lian', everyday eat beansprouts and egg only - would have been much better if 'ah ma' speaks in dialect actually? - understand it's difficult to find a classroom with chalkboard nowadays - NTUC plastic bag logo is new one... hehe... nostalgic films are really hard to film nowadays... great cinematography though~! thumbs up!

[@YapCyrus]

wah..ur eye so sharp ah...

[@TrueSudevNair]

+TreePotatoes This was a fantastic video and it really made me cry as my Grandma's 70th Birthday was yesterday. She was the one that brought me up and I'm really close to her. Thank you for reminding me the importance of having someone as valuable as her in my family, and also for showing me that we should always be nice to them while we still have them around.

[@michelleliew269]

This video,thumbs up. I was touched by this video,i was crying. This video is showing us to cherish our time with our parents/grandparents before they pass away

[@user-tj9yn2sv1y]

So sad................. I cried actually.

[@ZeniaLim1115]

OMG me too! I thought i was the only emotional one

[@choonsengtan5408]

ZeresChiu JingYi me too

[@trimbasha3342]

Lay down. Try not to cry. CRYY!!!!!!!

[@DonThanh]

this was just beautiful and holds a deep meaning that doesn't apply to those with grandma but anyone who has someone who cares for them.

[@colton6404]

:'( That made me legitimately cry and I don't even cry to videos like these! Thank you treepotatoes, for teaching me that I now should cherish everything I have - no matter if I am poor or rich. This made me think of my great grandma who passed away about 4 years ago; even though I wasn't that close to her (like my uncle) I did get to cherish the fact that without her, I would not be alive!

[@Hightyre848]

I don't get what's so funny about having no parents? Like really? They are already miserable enough, and here these jackasses are, making them feel more shitty? And yes, I'm aware it's a video.

[@lonerr2458]

Bad writing on the script. They could have just left it as laughing about her being poor.

[@Hightyre848]

yeah

[@zennyboy69]

Lol my older yt account is the same user pic as yours

[@Hightyre848]

EpiCSniperDX nice

[@riccodaveharyanto9622]

im so sorry to my mom i love my mom 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kiven1228]

RiccoDave Haryanto Thats not her mom -.- thats her grandma

[@riccodaveharyanto9622]

Kiven Chen yeah ita mom to grandma ._.

[@koshinnn]

OMG once again, you hav donea very good job on this video!! really cried the last part though coz i just cant help it. Keep up the good work TreePotatoes!!

[@ChingChengYeo]

Great job in this video!It really made me cry.I was so touched and I really really cried while watching the video.

[@ElementalLeaf]

I've never ever taken my grandparents for granted. Almost any asian can attest to that too, because we grew up being ingrained the value of family and the gratitude of life nd thankfulness.

[@eileenchua8578]

Usually I dont listen to my grandma+she speaks chinese and im not at good at it. My grandpa passed away when I was young. My parents were alwaya busy so my grandma would took care of me untill my parents fetched me back home. My grandma was always so noisy and I would shout at her.😢 My grandma doesent collect cardboard but she would give the old aunties the cardbords or just old stuff what she doesent need. When my grandma starts coughing and snezzing I get really paronoid. Im just glad that when my grandma gave cardboard to the old aunties she never ends up like that... Great work on the acting though!!! 😢😜

[@ElementalLeaf]

Its different when there's a language barrier, but before moving to America I remember the difference between native Asian family structures and American family structures. In Asia, families often end up living together with multiple different generations (usually 3; grandparents, parents, and child before he/she marries and moves out), but in America its not always so common for grandparents to live in same household, at least so far as I've observed. None of my friends' live with their parents and grandparents in the same house. And granted I was a child, so I dont know as much, but I know I was always taught to revere elders.

[@williamtan3299]

what is a Walkman?

[@lepokefan3562]

your obviously too young even know what is a walkman. A walkman is like an ipod that only plays music but only exists in the past

[@Johnny-uy7cz]

Dyllie Tan cause we future technology liao mah

[@ber2704]

Srsly whats a walkman lah? A brand?

[@ber2704]

Oh thanks, i don really know much technology :p

[@imamuddinms]

Syahmi Samri umo ko berape dik? 14?

[@t0218313c]

Thank you soo much for making me open my eyes to my grandmother! I even cried... Thank so much! You made my day! :)))

[@mikhailsubi6969]

Awesome vid. Cried throughout watching. Always be appreciative with the things around u and always cherish and love your loved ones. You will never know when they wont be with you anymore.

[@JacksonDaBomb]

Walao.. did u guys give that ah ma angpau after the shooting? Lol

[@danieltrinh8546]

We all should giving them angpaus and love....

[@Zyhphon]

Agree lol

[@joshiferandeverlark9441]

Before I Was Born My Ah Ma Had Already Left ... 😧

[@DriveGamingLive]

I feel sorry for your lost. I feel the same. My Ah Ma left me 2 years before I was born.

[@vannessatoh3868]

Oh my gosh! I nearly cried. How touching! Reminded me of my late grandmother. Thanks, +TreePotatoes, for reminded me of my grandma.

[@soupybuns]

omg when i see this it made me cried, so this teach me something i should cherish poeple when they are around, the word u say to tell may be the last word you say... still crying, man this is too touching .

[@ravennad9292]

this video really taught me a lesson...U made me realise how much grandma really means and u made me cry..Good video

[@brandonhwh3167]

This short film, though it has been out for 3 years, still makes me feel very touched. It’s impressive how emotionally attached one can become over the span of 8 minutes, something some films can’t achieve after 90. Great stuff coming from TreePotatoes.

[@michaelyeung3523]

My grandma past away from a car accident and watching this really makes me realize how much she meant to me. Please, tell your Grandma that you love her and spend all the time you can with her. She'll treasure it more than anything.

[@louisjoel5724]

I Have NEVER SEEN ANY VIDEOS SO TOUCHING BEFORE..... AFTER 18 Times of watching this video I still cry

[@evae.2744]

I recently lost my grandmother and this moved me to tears. Beautiful episode, but so sad.

[@Happilyhyper]

you got me.. I'm crying.. this is so beautiful..

[@sikelonni]

So touching! Awesome and great job to the crews that made this:)

[@Sher.evergloww]

This is so touching , I'm so glad that my ahma is still here . Nice video nice job treepotato :)

[@janiceyanmusic]

total tear jerker. huge props!

[@wingchan7538]

This was so sad thank you guys for showing me how important my grandma and my family means to me

[@kbannuru1990]

Just love Janice! can't get enough of her. Good work treepotatoes!

[@charlottetan7896]

This made me tear up, but I know even so, death is inevitable, and it will all happen to us one day. I have a grandmother who is over 90, and although she is still going strong, I'm constantly worrying everyday about losing her, and this video made me realize that I should spend more time with my grandmother and when her days are up, I will have happy memories with her to recall. Thank you Janice and crew, you have certainly enlightened me.

[@cherriescake]

uuh.. just found this channel~ and it's really amazing! this short movie r really touching and inspiring :"") good job!

[@yennypratiwi2034]

This is so beautiful, the cinematography and the story are so touching :')

[@Ihatetechno182]

Just lost my granny a month ago.. thanks ah.. for making me cry buckets again.

[@ruthng5051]

this is the first short film that actually made me cry. and not just tear up, but legit cry

[@samanthalee7753]

same but not the first video

[@jiax7245]

this is so touching great job treepotatos! i gave a thumbs up!

[@emmaremans6368]

This video gave me so many feels. I literally got so angry when those girls bullied her, I cried when her grandma died... Thank you for sharing this xx

[@chongtrenice5266]

I cried. Its too emotional. 😊Thanks for the great vid!

[@barraki16]

Great video, it's almost the same as the Ah Gong and me video a few years ago they had for Grandparents day where the grandson received a gameboy that he wanted once his grandpa died. Made me tear

[@carlynongiee]

Really nice video ! Watched it twice already .... And i cried both times :')

[@nferngvnfugf]

Super touching! you guys did a really great job in the plot:) keep it up!!

[@DestinyJuniorTan]

Really am touched... Wow I cried. Thanks for making such an awesome video

[@sakuraotaku505]

this touched my heart and I cried. This is amazing

[@dermawanfajrin8198]

thank you tree potatoes! such a great short movie!

[@pandaca30]

Im like crying like a wuss right now .. So touching and this made me realize that our grandmothers or any other loved once could leave anytime

[@misspolabear7893]

This is so damn nice and so inspiring! I watch it like alot of time and i still crying

[@sc2929]

I actually cried in the end! This was beautifully made!

[@lukek172]

I was on the verge of tears while watching this short film

[@fangchenliu2509]

I cried.. Everytime I watched it. it is too emotional

[@SolzReaper]

Why so touching ??.. love it.. waiting for more of ur videos

[@sarahpegg2703]

Well done tree potatoes!!! I cried watching this... It was so emotional👏👏👏👏

[@Sportaholick]

I cried really badly, I really want to cherish my grandparents now and let them know how much I love them and thank them for all they have done for me

[@thesar159]

the best shot movie that ive ever watched! And very inspirational. Good job guys.

[@weiyi6076]

OMG ! Im so touched , I cried ... And I learnt from the story , respect your grandparents and do not ignore them just because they dont buy something that you want for you 😊😊😢

[@kendronpoh8271]

Wow! I rlly actually cried because it was rlly sad. Nice one treepotato! Do more awesome vids guyz!!

[@issuen.5341]

good job Janice! Made it touching,sad , and happy at the beginning. Also your acting skills are PERFECT!! Go win an oscar for it. Also Ah Ma and Gong Gong (from jianhao tan ) should meet up!!!!!! LOLZ

[@boojuuu8489]

This is the best so far it made me so tearful😭😭😭 💕

[@pabogine]

Very touching. I also will miss my grandmother. Because she always buys things for me and I say no, but she still buy. I LOVE MY GRANDMOTHER! XOXO

[@andrewhsien]

Very, very well done. Thanks for reminding us of what is truly important in our lives.