If you thought the John Lewis Christmas adverts were emotional, then you'd better brace yourself -- the short film above, made by videographer Phil Beastall in 2014 and shared on Facebook last week, is a real tearjerker.
"It's a short film about a man counting down the days to Christmas so he can continue his yearly tradition sparked by a tragic moment from the past," Beastall wrote in the video's Facebook description. "I hope you enjoy it."
The two-and-a-half minute film, titled "Love is a Gift", has since been viewed nearly 9.5 million times.
The movie cost a grand total of £50 ($64), per Sky News.
"I wanted people to watch it and although initially they might feel sad, I wanted them to reflect on it and perhaps turn to a loved one and give them a cuddle or say 'I love you' and reflect on life itself and appreciate just how lucky we are to be here," Beastall told them.
