The Gift
Gaven
Synopsis
On Simon's 29th birthday his father Mogens, who has not been part of his and his older brother Jens' lives for many years, suddenly turns up - declaring that he wants to give him a sports car. Mogens is mentally ill and has been in and out of hospital for years, and as he becomes more and more agitated and violent, Jens has to take him back to the hospital. However Mogens manages to talk Jens into helping him find the car. For one day and one night the two of them drive around Copenhagen looking for the car, and the trip becomes a moving odyssey where father and son will finally get to know one another.
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GAVEN TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niels Gråbøl
- Original Title
- Gaven
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tju Bang Film
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Niels Gråbøl
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What is The Gift about?
On Simon's 29th birthday his father Mogens, who has not been part of his and his older brother Jens' lives for many years, suddenly turns up - declaring that he wants to give him a sports car. Mogens is mentally ill and has been in and out of hospital for years, and as he becomes more and more agitated and violent, Jens has to take him back to the hospital. However Mogens manages to talk Jens into helping him find the car. For one day and one night the two of them drive around Copenhagen looking for the car, and the trip becomes a moving odyssey where father and son will finally get to know one another.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift was directed by Niels Gråbøl.
Who stars in The Gift?
The principal cast of The Gift includes Jakob Cedergren, Henning Jensen, Karen-Lise Mynster, Paw Henriksen, Rita Angela.
When was The Gift released and how long is it?
The Gift was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.