Alternative Christmas advert shot in Yorkshire that went viral leaves viewers ... trends now
A filmmaker has released a tear-jerking alternative Christmas advert that follows a young widower who battles to make Christmas special for his son amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Sam Teale, 20, has shot to newfound online fame after filming 'The GoKart' entirely in his hometown of Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire.
The three minute clip, which viewers say more than rivals this year's hugely popular John Lewis Christmas advert, has attracted more than 20 million views across Facebook and TikTok and left viewers in floods of tears.
Mr Teale said he hoped to share the message of 'Christmas is made, not bought', to the thousands of families struggling with surging bills and costs this year.
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Sam Teale, 20, (right) and budding star Ashton Sanders have shot to newfound online fame after filming 'The GoKart' entirely in their hometown of Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
The tear-jerking alternative Christmas advert follows a young widower who battles to make Christmas special for his son amid the cost-of-living crisis
The three minute advert, which viewers say more than rivals the hugely popular John Lewis offering, has attracted more than 20 million views across Facebook and TikTok and left viewers in floods of tears
Since being published less than a week ago, the video has racked up more than 12 million views on Facebook alone and prompted a wave of praise and positive comments.
The advert features shots from Mr Teale's former school, barber shop and the graveyard where his grandfather was buried.
In one part, the child, played by Ashton Sanders, is asked what he is getting for Christmas. He replies woefully: 'Santa is poorly this year'.
The bereaved father, who skips meals and turns the heating off to prioritise his son's wellbeing, ends up
