Gifts of the Heart (2019): Cast & Plot
Gifts of the Heart is a 2019 short romantic drama directed by Chris Craymer, starring Tamzin Merchant, Mike Beckingham and Aki Omoshaybi. It runs 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Director
- Chris Craymer
- Original language
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English - After the credits
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What Is Gifts of the Heart About?
The premise of Gifts of the Heart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A sensitive and moving portrayal follows a young woman's emotional journey over three challenging years. The film explores a range of experiences as Lucy navigates love, loss, moments of happiness, intense anger, and powerful passion, creating a deeply thought-provoking and resonant story.
Gifts of the Heart Cast
Tamzin Merchant leads the cast, with Mike Beckingham and Aki Omoshaybi. Directed by Chris Craymer; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chris Craymer
Also Starring in Gifts of the Heart
· 2 moreGifts of the Heart Plot Summary
What happens in Gifts of the Heart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the festive backdrop of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands, two brothers, Tom and Niek, run a clothing rental business and oversee their father Niek Sr.’s Sinterklaas operation. Tom is a former soap actor who has stopped taking life seriously, while Niek is a traditional, hardworking family man who is separated from his wife Karin. A transatlantic project arrives in the form of Julia, a beautiful American marketing strategist sent to promote cola during the Sinterklaas festivities, and she partners with the brothers to develop her campaign. Her arrival sets the stage for a complex love triangle between Tom, Niek, and Julia, all while Julia stays with her sister and her sister’s husband and three children during the visit.
Full summary
The whole story of Gifts of the Heart, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Gifts of the Heart?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Gifts of the Heart FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gifts of the Heart, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gifts of the Heart?
Gifts of the Heart runs 22 minutes.
When was Gifts of the Heart released?
Gifts of the Heart was released on August 21, 2019.
Who directed Gifts of the Heart?
Gifts of the Heart was directed by Chris Craymer.
Who is in the cast of Gifts of the Heart?
Gifts of the Heart stars Tamzin Merchant, Mike Beckingham and Aki Omoshaybi, among 6 credited actors.
Does Gifts of the Heart have a post-credit scene?
No. Gifts of the Heart has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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