A Gift (film)

{{Short description|2016 Thai film}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}

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{{Infobox film

| name = A Gift

| native_name = {{Infobox name module|title={{lang|th|พรจากฟ้า}}|nolink=1}}

| image = A Gift (2016) poster.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Thai theatrical poster

| director = {{plainlist|

• Jira Maligool
• Nithiwat Tharathorn
• Chayanop Boonprakob
• Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn}}

| producer =

| writer =

| starring = {{plainlist|

• Chantavit Dhanasevi
• Nuengthida Sophon
• Sunny Suwanmethanont
• Nittha Jirayungyurn
• Naphat Siangsomboon
• Violette Wautier}}

| music = {{plainlist|

• Hualumpong Riddim
• Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra}}

| cinematography =

| editing =

| studio = Jor Kwang Films

| distributor = {{plainlist|

• GDH 559
• Singha Corporation}}

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2016|12|01|Thailand}}

| runtime =

| country = Thailand

| language = Thai

| budget =

| gross = ฿42.88 million

}}

A Gift, known in Thai as Pohn Jak Fah ({{langx|th|พรจากฟ้า}}, {{RTGS|Phon Chak Fa}}, meaning "blessings from the sky"), is a 2016 Thai film released by GDH 559. An anthology in three segments, the film explores the theme of music as gifts and pays tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's musical compositions.

Each of the film's segments is based on one of the King's compositions. The first segment, based on the song "Love at Sundown", is a romantic comedy directed by Chayanop Boonprakob and Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn. It stars Naphat Siangsomboon and Violette Wautier. The second, "Still on My Mind", is a family drama directed by Nithiwat Tharathorn, and stars Nittha Jirayungyurn and Sunny Suwanmethanont. The final segment, "New Year Greeting" is a comedy by Jira Maligool (who also co-produced the film), starring Chantavit Dhanasevi and Neungthida Sophon.

The film was originally slated for release on 1 December 2016, to celebrate King Bhumibol's birthday on 5 December as well as the upcoming new year. However, the King died on 13 October, and the producers considered postponing the release. They ultimately decided to keep to the original release date, making some minor edits so that the film would serve as a tribute to the late king.{{cite news|last1=Pajee|first1=Parinyaporn|title=Songs of love and understanding|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/news/life/box_office/30300837|access-date=22 May 2018|work=The Nation|date=28 November 2016|language=en|archive-date=4 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504034610/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/life/box_office/30300837|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Mahavongtrakul|first1=Melalin|title=Melodies made to move us|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/film/1149721/melodies-made-to-move-us|accessdate=22 May 2018|work=Bangkok Post|date=2 December 2016}}

A Gift was positively received. Critics described it as "funny and sentimental without being cloying," and, noting the release's relation to the King's passing, that "we need to smile, and this film has plenty to offer."{{cite news|last1=Yee|first1=Yip Wai|title=Charming gift to the Thais|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/charming-gift-to-the-thais|accessdate=22 May 2018|work=The Straits Times|date=8 March 2017|language=en}}{{cite news|last1=Mahavongtrakul|first1=Melalin|title=A cinematic gift for heavy hearts|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/archive/1149637|accessdate=22 May 2018|work=Bangkok Post|date=2 December 2016}} It earned a moderate 42.88 million baht at the Thai box office (US$1.2 million), and was the fourth-grossing Thai film of 2016.{{cite web|title=รายได้หนังประจำสัปดาห์ที่ 29 ธ.ค. 2559 - 4 ม.ค. 2560 |url=https://www.facebook.com/BioscopeMagazine/photos/a.10151087634294074.457429.180987564073/10154997051704074/?type=3&permPage=1|website=Bioscope Magazine Facebook page|accessdate=22 May 2018|language=th|date=6 January 2017}} The film won two Suphannahong National Film Awards, for Best Original Score and Best Recording and Sound Mixing.{{cite news|last1=Ketbungkan|first1=Kaewta|title=Indie Film on Massacre Wins Top Honors at Thai Film Awards|url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2017/03/06/indie-film-massacre-wins-top-honors-thai-film-awards/|accessdate=22 May 2018|work=Khaosod English|date=6 March 2017}}