Ripple (Award Winning)- Kindness and good deeds will come back to you

Daniel Yam

Daniel Yam

5 min, 48 sec

The video depicts a series of acts of kindness, including the return of a cake and the reminiscence of a past good deed involving a birthday cake.

Summary

  • A person is hesitant to buy something special but is convinced to consider a gift for grandpa.
  • A cake is returned with an apology and a promise to not ask for anything else.
  • A flashback reveals a childhood memory where a stranger buys a birthday cake for a child whose mother could not afford it.
  • Years later, the grown child, now in a position to help, buys a cake for another and recalls the past kindness, perpetuating the cycle of generosity.
  • The video ends with a message about the enduring impact of simple acts of caring.

Chapter 1

Contemplating a Special Purchase

0:01 - 30 sec

A conversation about buying something special leads to the suggestion of getting a gift for grandpa.

A conversation about buying something special leads to the suggestion of getting a gift for grandpa.

  • A person initially hesitates but then considers buying something special.
  • The conversation shifts towards getting a gift for grandpa.

Chapter 2

Returning the Cake

1:03 - 10 sec

A cake is returned to a shop with an apology and a promise for future restraint.

A cake is returned to a shop with an apology and a promise for future restraint.

  • A cake is returned with an apology.
  • The person promises not to ask for anything else next time.

Chapter 3

A Childhood Memory of Kindness

1:52 - 1 min, 0 sec

A flashback to a childhood memory where a stranger's act of kindness made a lasting impact.

A flashback to a childhood memory where a stranger's act of kindness made a lasting impact.

  • A memory is recounted of a time when a child's mother couldn't afford a birthday cake.
  • A stranger in the queue steps in to buy the cake, leaving a lasting impression on the child.

Chapter 4

Paying It Forward

3:10 - 47 sec

The person who received kindness as a child now extends a similar gesture to another.

The person who received kindness as a child now extends a similar gesture to another.

  • The grown child is now in a position to help someone else and chooses a cake for their birthday.
  • A discussion unfolds about repaying the kindness and passing it on when able.

Chapter 5

Enduring Impact of Caring

4:33 - 26 sec

The video concludes with a message highlighting the ripple effect of caring acts.

The video concludes with a message highlighting the ripple effect of caring acts.

  • The narrative emphasizes the endless ripple created by a simple act of caring.
  • A final 'thank you' is offered, possibly tying back to the theme of gratitude and kindness.

Chapter 6

Conclusion and Sign-Off

5:12 - 35 sec

The video ends with a musical segment and a final spoken word.

The video ends with a musical segment and a final spoken word.

  • The music plays, likely underscoring the message of the video.
  • A final word is spoken, closing the video.