The Gift (2008)

The Gift (2008) poster

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.

Director: Niels Gråbøl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Production: Tju Bang Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

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More Films by Director: Niels Gråbøl
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Gift stars Jakob Cedergren, Henning Jensen, Karen-Lise Mynster, Paw Henriksen, Rita Angela, William Rosenberg.
How long is The Gift?
The Gift has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Gift?
The Gift is a Drama film.
Where was The Gift produced?
The Gift was produced in Denmark.