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The Gift That Gives

  • 2024
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
78
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The Gift That Gives (2024)
Romance

Callum, an author, meets Kate and her friend Linda while promoting his book. Kate is smitten, but Callum falls for Linda. At Linda's shop, they discover anonymous love letters, propelling th... Read allCallum, an author, meets Kate and her friend Linda while promoting his book. Kate is smitten, but Callum falls for Linda. At Linda's shop, they discover anonymous love letters, propelling them on a quest to uncover the writers' identities.Callum, an author, meets Kate and her friend Linda while promoting his book. Kate is smitten, but Callum falls for Linda. At Linda's shop, they discover anonymous love letters, propelling them on a quest to uncover the writers' identities.

  • Director
    • Joy Hopwood
  • Writer
    • Joy Hopwood
  • Stars
    • HaiHa Le
    • Maria Tran
    • Susan Ling Young
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    78
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joy Hopwood
    • Writer
      • Joy Hopwood
    • Stars
      • HaiHa Le
      • Maria Tran
      • Susan Ling Young
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    HaiHa Le
    HaiHa Le
    • Linda Young
    Maria Tran
    Maria Tran
    • Erin Huynh
    Susan Ling Young
    Susan Ling Young
    • Mary Mori
    Andy Trieu
    Andy Trieu
    • Byron Lee
    Lily Brown Griffiths
    Lily Brown Griffiths
    • Kate Sedgeman
    Takaya Honda
    Takaya Honda
    • Callum Mori
    Lex Marinos
    • Lawrence Drakos
    Damien Sato
    Damien Sato
    • Austin Mori
    Andrew Wang
    Andrew Wang
    • Terry Wu
    Joy Hopwood
    Joy Hopwood
    • Ava Belrose
    Takashi Hara
    Takashi Hara
    • Adam Akira
    Audrey Lamont
    Audrey Lamont
    • Book shopper
    Atharv Kolhatkar
    • Warren Singh
    Genevieve Craig
    • Libby Lui
    Moira Elliott
    • Artist
    Elena Marguleva
    • Book shopper
    Katie Ord
    • Camera person
    Anne Woods
    • Book shopper
    • Director
      • Joy Hopwood
    • Writer
      • Joy Hopwood
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    10antoniorebecca

    An enjoyable warmhearted movie

    What an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon. This movie was sweet, easy to watch and covered many topics which effect all of us, family, love, illness, work and appearances. No swearing or violence, but a message that should resonate with all of us - kindness to our fellow man! And with a few giggles along the way this movie was well rounded and had something for everyone. Loved the music, the aussie scenery and how the importance of friendship was portrayed. Well done Joy House Productions!!

    I so enjoyed the Rhapdsody of Love and the Gift that Gives is another fine example of the writing, producing and directing talent. Can't wait to see what's next!!!
    9fordedilia

    A Big Hug

    An enjoyable cheery rom com based on an older long term relationship and their family. The plot has twists that surprise you and it is a fun ride.

    If you're after an enjoyable story with quirky characters The Gift That Gives is for you. It's wonderful to see a film that can create humourous romantic characters out of an older couple and combine their complex relationship with the romantic adventures of their sons. This is a three for one adventure with three romances cleverly woven around the central characters.

    Do yourself a favour and spend time with this adorable film it will leave you with a smile and that wonderful fuzzy warm feeling in your soul.
    7chentherese

    A cozy ride

    Sometimes you just want a wholesome story about characters navigating their life and relationships, and this is where this film delivers.

    You find yourself rooting for all the characters and the themes of the struggle of finding success in the creative industry in relatable to many, and it's a nice change of pace that it's implied that success is found through working and supported each other as opposed to competition (which is in keeping with the overall wholesomeness of it all)

    It fits nicely with many other Christmas films (although the Australian element is always a nice touch, again, nice to see an Xmas movie taking place in the Summer!)
    9graemeadam

    This light-hearted story lifted my spirits

    With way too much violence and general negativity on screens, big and small, it was refreshing to watch a feelgood movie for a change. The fact that The Gift That Gives is an Australian production was a bonus. When movies today are so often dog-eat-dog and mean-spirited with little or no redemption, this light-hearted story lifted my spirits. It could be said that there is a bit too much moralising, but I found the message of kindness, love and joy expressed through the characters done with a light touch. And it was good to see in the casting a realistic cross section of Aussies with different cultural backgrounds. I look forward to Joy Hopwood's next production.
    3movieguy3000

    THE GIFT THAT MISSED

    Overall, a low budget endearing film with a light heart and genuine good intentions, unfortunately it doesn't quite land and is very cringy. The story is NOT really a story but more of a nice message. I applaud the diversity, but this is at best for senior citizens and not for a regular audience. There is no real story or conflict, the acting ranges from bad to good to mediocre. The music is absolutely terrible and cheesy, and the photography looks like a home video, and the color grade looks like a student film. Overall, the film is easy to watch but doesn't leave you with much to take away. Lex Marions was the best thing in this film.

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
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