The Gift

The Gift

The Gift

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The Gift

2008

1h 48m

6.4(5 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A man who has recently lost his wife and forced to retire contemplates suicide. His friends take him on a trip to a senior resort, and invite his former sweetheart.

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Production Companies

Delirio Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Delfina Guzmán

Carmen

Delfina Guzmán

Acting

Héctor Noguera

Nicolás

Héctor Noguera

Acting

Gloria Münchmeyer

Lucy

Gloria Münchmeyer

Acting

Jaime Vadell

Pacheco

Jaime Vadell

Acting

Julio Jung

Tito

Julio Jung

Directing

Francisco Rodríguez

Mario

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Acting

Nelson Villagra

Francisco

Nelson Villagra

Acting

Jorge Arecheta

Alumno

Jorge Arecheta

Acting

Mario Soto

Instructor 1

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