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Gift

2014 · 91 min Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

The story is about a company president Zenzo Shinozaki who is successful in his business but has no friends or family to speak of. He ends up hiring hostess turned thief Saori Yamane to drive him to Tokyo to visit his daughter that he has not seen in 30 years. While both have their own reasons to isolate themselves from the rest of the world, they find a connection which helps bring them in touch with each other and themselves.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title ギフト
Year 2014
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Tarô Miyaoka
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast of two fractured lives, using the road as a metaphor for an inner journey. It relies on the subtle performances of its actors, turning the confined space of a car into a universe of unspoken emotions.

What lingers after the final frame is a quiet meditation on loneliness and the fragile possibility of connection, where the most significant moments are found in the silent glances exchanged along the way. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tarô Miyaoka

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Best watched on a quiet evening with a warm drink, as daylight fades.

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