The Gift (2017)

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The Gift (2017) poster

Mashoto’s life in the city is a hustle. It’s a fast life in the fast city of Dar es Salaam. There’s no time to stop and Mashoto likes it this way. There’s no time to think about the people he left behind in the village. Until silence cuts through the city racket with three words: mother has died. With those words Mashoto’s life changes forever. He returns home, to the place he abandoned, to bury his only ally. Yet his mother has left behind a gift. Her voice, her unseen presence, a gentle whisper urging him to open his eyes and strain his ears- to learn the lessons of nature, of the earth and the roots that draw their nourishment from it. Cast out by his father after losing the little money his mother had left, Mashoto must learn to survive from the land. He must learn to face old enemies and forge new alliances, to fight and to love. Most of all, Mashoto must discover what it is he is fighting for.

Director: Jordan Riber
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Talib Rasmussen
Editing: Jordan Riber, Louise Riber
Production: Media for Development International
Country: Tanzania
Language: Kiswahili
Original Language: sw

Keywords

tanzania, agriculture

Trailer

The Gift Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gift about?
Mashoto’s life in the city is a hustle. It’s a fast life in the fast city of Dar es Salaam. There’s no time to stop and Mashoto likes it this way. There’s no time to think about the people he left behind in the village. Until silence cuts through the city racket with three words: mother has died. With those words Mashoto’s life changes forever. He returns home, to the place he abandoned, to bury his only ally. Yet his mother has left behind a gift. Her voice, her unseen presence, a gentle whisper urging him to open his eyes and strain his ears- to learn the lessons of nature, of the earth and the roots that draw their nourishment from it. Cast out by his father after losing the little money his mother had left, Mashoto must learn to survive from the land. He must learn to face old enemies and forge new alliances, to fight and to love. Most of all, Mashoto must discover what it is he is fighting for.
Who directed The Gift?
The Gift was directed by Jordan Riber.
Who stars in The Gift?
The Gift stars Ibrahim Osward, Monica Sizya, Jacob Steven, Martin White, Akashi Mtenda, Amir Abdallah.
How long is The Gift?
The Gift has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Gift?
The Gift is a Drama film.
Where was The Gift produced?
The Gift was produced in Tanzania.