The Gift
The Gift

The Gift

2018Movie116 minIndonesian

When novelist Tiana falls in love with a visually impaired Harun on her 30th birthday, little she knew that her childhood friend, Arie, now an established surgeon, was going to propose to her on the same day. What unfolds thereafter is three humans beings endeavor to redefine love and human disability.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Nathan FrankGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman discovers that her new boyfriend is not who he claims to be. As she digs deeper into his past, she uncovers a dark secret that puts her life in danger. She must fight for her survival against a manipulative and dangerous individual.

Critical Reception

The Gift received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, but criticism for its predictable plot twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling tone and building tension.
  • Criticized for relying on familiar horror tropes.
  • The performances were noted as a strong point, despite plot weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally mixed, with some finding the film effective as a thriller, while others felt it lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released in Vietnam as 'Con Ma Va The Cung'$. "The Gift" is its international title.

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