'Lundang to Newcastle' for Malaysia Airlines by Loka Lab
Brought to Ad Nut's attention by its appearance in this week's Engagement Meter, this long-form video tells a long-distance love story between a UK-born Malaysian living in the UK and a young woman from Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The lengthy video (and its short companion pieces) have respectable viewer numbers, and the documentary style is nice—Ad Nut was relieved not to find a weepy reunion between the lovers at the end. Will it do much for the tragically beleagured brand? That's another question.
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