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The Gift

The Gift

· 16m

Director

Alexandra Gavillet

Overview

After a herpes diagnosis derails her confidence, a young woman spirals through a series of increasingly chaotic and humiliating events: a meltdown phone call overheard at brunch, a misplaced explicit video, and a hookup that goes very, very wrong. As shame closes in and she retreats further into herself, an unexpected, almost mystical moment interrupts the spiral. Blending cringe comedy with emotional honesty, The Gift is about unraveling, and the strange grace of coming back to yourself.

About The Gift

What is The Gift about?

After a herpes diagnosis derails her confidence, a young woman spirals through a series of increasingly chaotic and humiliating events: a meltdown phone call overheard at brunch, a misplaced explicit video, and a hookup that goes very, very wrong. As shame closes in and she retreats further into herself, an unexpected, almost mystical moment interrupts the spiral. Blending cringe comedy with…

How long is The Gift?

The Gift runs 16 minutes.

Who directed The Gift?

The Gift was directed by Alexandra Gavillet.

Who is in the cast of The Gift?

The cast of The Gift includes Charlotte Hurdman (MC), Isabella Pedersen (Kathy), Ray Sidhu (Kyle), Trayah Zinger, (Dr. Shorr) and Levi Nikkel (Levi).

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