Gift from the Heart (2014)
Brothers Tom and Niek are running the family's costume rental store. Former soap star Tom doesn't take his job and his relationships very seriously. Niek on the other hand, is a workaholic, which recently led to a separation from his wife Karin. When the brothers are preparing for the busy holiday season, attractive Julia walks through the door with an offer they can't refuse: participating in a bold ad campaign that will rock Dutch holiday traditions to their core. Soon enough, Tom and Niek find themselves in a whirlwind of family issues, national cultural matters and love, after which neither of them will ever be the same.
Director: Kees van Nieuwkerk
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: November 6, 2014
Cast
- Chantal Janzen - Julia
- Benja Bruijning - Tom
- Fedja van Huêt - Niek
- Halina Reijn - Karin
- Bram van der Vlugt - Niek sr.
- Marwan Kenzari - Richard
- Beppie Melissen - Nel
- Loes Haverkort - Floor
- Leo Alkemade - Gerben
- Belinda van der Stoep - Gerda
Screenplay
Music: Chrisnanne Wiegel, Melcher Meirmans
Cinematography: Daan Nieuwenhuijs
Editing: Peter Alderliesten
Production: Eyeworks Film & TV Drama
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies
Keywords
holiday, christmas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gift from the Heart about?
- Brothers Tom and Niek are running the family's costume rental store. Former soap star Tom doesn't take his job and his relationships very seriously. Niek on the other hand, is a workaholic, which recently led to a separation from his wife Karin. When the brothers are preparing for the busy holiday season, attractive Julia walks through the door with an offer they can't refuse: participating in a bold ad campaign that will rock Dutch holiday traditions to their core. Soon enough, Tom and Niek find themselves in a whirlwind of family issues, national cultural matters and love, after which neither of them will ever be the same.
- Who directed Gift from the Heart?
- Gift from the Heart was directed by Kees van Nieuwkerk.
- Who stars in Gift from the Heart?
- Gift from the Heart stars Chantal Janzen, Benja Bruijning, Fedja van Huêt, Halina Reijn, Bram van der Vlugt, Marwan Kenzari.
- How long is Gift from the Heart?
- Gift from the Heart has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Gift from the Heart?
- Gift from the Heart is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Gift from the Heart produced?
- Gift from the Heart was produced in Netherlands.
- What are the themes of Gift from the Heart?
- The themes of Gift from the Heart include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies.