Overview

Inspired by the O. Henry short story "Gift of the Magi", Gift for the Living is a story about a grandmother and her granddaughter who, without the other's knowledge, sell their most treasured possession in order to buy the other a birthday gift. In the granddaughter's quest for the perfect gift, she discovers her grandmother's rich and unique history, a history her grandmother never spoke of. Gift for the Living is a story about love, friendship, loss and sacrifice.

Cast

Irma P. Hall, Juliette Jeffers, Rishonda Napier, Baadja-Lyne Odums, J. Karen Thomas, Jimmy Walker Jr., Vanessa Williams

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What is "Gift for the Living" about?

Inspired by the O. Henry short story "Gift of the Magi", Gift for the Living is a story about a grandmother and her granddaughter who, without the other's knowledge, sell their most treasured possession in order to buy the other a birthday gift. In the granddaughter's quest for the perfect gift, she discovers her grandmother's rich and unique history, a history her grandmother never spoke of. Gift for the Living is a story about love, friendship, loss and sacrifice.

When was "Gift for the Living" released?

Gift for the Living was released in 2005.

Who stars in "Gift for the Living"?

The cast includes Irma P. Hall, Juliette Jeffers, Rishonda Napier, Baadja-Lyne Odums.