The Gift (1977)
Why is my Father is so hard on me?
On a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little milk, causing Sam to tell his mother how hard it is to please his father. She explains that Tav is just teaching him traits he will need as a man, and although his father loves him very much he finds it hard to express this in words. Sam admits to having the same problem. She says that there are unspoken ways to communicate love, and Sam volunteers, "Like Christmas presents ?" She agrees, but will not tell him how to select a special gift for his father. On Christmas morning Sam goes out to the barn alone (except for the cows, pigs, and chickens) to deliver his special gift in a setting very similar to where the very first Christmas gifts were bestowed.
Cast
- James Griffith - Tav
- Francis L. Urry - Jason
- Brett Palmer - Samuel
- Joy Sansom - Laura Jean
- Debbie van Orden - Mary Jean
- Jeanne Nuttal - Carol Ann
- Julia Warner - Berta
Screenplay
- Pearl S. Buck (Original Story)
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent
Keywords
farm, family, christmas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gift about?
- On a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little milk, causing Sam to tell his mother how hard it is to please his father. She explains that Tav is just teaching him traits he will need as a man, and although his father loves him very much he finds it hard to express this in words. Sam admits to having the same problem. She says that there are unspoken ways to communicate love, and Sam volunteers, "Like Christmas presents ?" She agrees, but will not tell him how to select a special gift for his father. On Christmas morning Sam goes out to the barn alone (except for the cows, pigs, and chickens) to deliver his special gift in a setting very similar to where the very first Christmas gifts were bestowed.
- Who directed The Gift?
- The Gift was directed by Douglas G. Johnson.
- Who stars in The Gift?
- The Gift stars James Griffith, Francis L. Urry, Brett Palmer, Joy Sansom, Debbie van Orden, Jeanne Nuttal.
- How long is The Gift?
- The Gift has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Gift?
- The Gift is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Gift produced?
- The Gift was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gift?
- The themes of The Gift include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Hero Journey of a Single Parent.