From idle watching of birds in the sky to being comforted with a few more precious minutes in the playground, Johnathan @JohnathanChuaa has always associated those fondest years growing up with Auntie Zen, his childhood domestic helper. Those years were unfortunately short-lived due to a family crisis that forced Auntie Zen to return home when Johnathan was 7 years old.
26 years later, Johnathan and his sister, Nikki decide to relive those memories by paying Auntie Zen a surprise visit in her hometown - Guinobatan, Philippines to catch up on those lost years and thank her for the impact she has made in their lives that still lives on till this day.
00:00 Kicking off the surprise for Auntie Zen
01:10 Growing up with Auntie Zen
02:40 Why Auntie Zen suddenly left
03:28 Memories of Auntie Zen
04:56 The search for Auntie Zen
06:36 Visiting Auntie Zen in Daraga
08:18 A tearful reunion after 26 years
12:00 House tour with Auntie Zen
14:50 Selling rice cakes with Auntie Zen in the village
18:48 Last day out with Auntie Zen (more surprises!)
21:36 Saying goodbye
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