NCM 113-CHN 2

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

FILM ANALYSIS
(The Gift of Giving)

RAPADAS, HANZ ALEC O.

18-56388
BSN-3101

INSTRUCTOR:
MRS. MARIA CHRISTINA BAY, MAN
INTRODUCTION

On June 20, 2016, MUIS Singapore released a short film entitled The Gift of Giving. The
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of
Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law
Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, MUIS is to advise the President of Singapore on
all matters relating to Islam in Singapore. The role of MUIS is to see that the many and varied
interests of Singapore's Muslim community are looked after. In this regard MUIS is responsible
for the promotion of religious, social, educational, economic and cultural activities in accordance
with the principles and traditions of Islam as enshrined in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.

From the very beginning of our human socialization, the act of giving gifts has been an
important element in the establishment and strengthening of social relations. In ancient times,
giving gifts was a way to show one's social worth and the importance of a possible betrothal. Yet
in our own personal and interpersonal relationships, giving gifts is used to strengthen our social
ties. From a suitor who brings roses to a friend who brings (back) souvenirs, we deliver tangible
presents as a substitute for our affections. In addition to strengthening our affection and
friendship, gifts may also be made to show our appreciation, condolences and gratitude.

As seen in the video, a child named Hakim follows in the footsteps of his grandfather's
heart-warming video as he discovers how good it feels to give. Looking at his grandfather's
altruistic values, he shows him how to treat others with compassion. It is a beautiful example of
how compassion and a spirit of kindness can be passed from one generation to the next. Not only
is it good for us to help others and a good thing to do, it also makes us healthier and happier.
Giving also connects us to others, creating healthier communities and building a better future for
everyone. And that's not just about money-we can give our time, our thoughts and our energy as
well.

SUMMARY

Hakim is a student living with his uncle, Ato. His uncle wants to support others, and
everybody is a friend of his. He still knows that someone wants any support. Hakim often thinks
that his uncle does weird things, but it's a good way to help other people. He also feels his uncle
needs people to smile. Ato says "giving to others makes us a happier person." At school, Hakim
found that one of his classmate Khairul, wasn’t fond in his Math class. He then discovered that
his textbook has been used by so many students before. Since it was used before, the textbook
has gone old, thus making the pages unreadable. Out of kindness, Hakim bought a new one and
gave it to him. The money he used to buy Khairul a new textbook was from his savings in which
he was saving it to buy a toy. At last, in his act, he understands why his uncle does what he
always does.

Everyone is in a position to embrace acts of kindness. And, when it comes to debating

why we do this, people still take one of two extreme positions. Some people think kindness is
something that we do, out of love and compassion, completely selfless, while others think it's
just a trick that we use astutely to make ourselves more successful and reap the benefits. Ato
said, "Giving others makes us a better person." The realization that you help others is extremely
satisfying and will make you feel comfortable and content. Research has found a link between
giving and increased brain activity that detects satisfaction — showing that, as the old adage
goes, giving is really much better than receiving. It is the joy and love that we extend to others
that bring true happiness or a relationship with God.

ANALYSIS

The film – even though is short-lived, gave me realizations. With Hakim’s dialogue, it
carried the film in such a way that I didn’t notice at first the other significant characters such as
his classmate, or his uncle not until the very half of the film. The script was well-written and
every word that are said in the film are truly felt. The characters’ acting was not much, but it’s an
honest work. But I think that the actors played their role brilliantly, despite not having much to
do. The background music that was played in the entire film was mellow yet at the same time
soft, thus creating a balance between hope and inspiration.

All in all, the director, actors, and the production staff did an incredibly great job in
executing such a wonderful, touching, and inspiring story film. The director really was able to
present what he/she wanted to portray. They wanted to show how pleasant the life is when doing
acts of kindness and how they improve the life of people with developmental differences in a
very productive way. And that is what I’ve seen through watching the video. I saw how happy
they were with very well-balanced life, how productive they can be, how they connect with each
other, and how all of them are just solely satisfied with how they live with kindness in their
hearts.

CONCLUSION

We all know how fun it is to receive presents. But the excitement of being here is short-
lived. Our lives are happier when we share, and the great inner joy comes from helping others to
make their lives easier. Truly giving away from your heart fills your life with joy and nourishes
your soul. Giving offers a complex incentive that is much more important than a gift. As
Mahatma Gandhi said, “To find yourself, lose yourself in the service of others.” Giving takes
you out of yourself and helps you to reach beyond the boundaries of the planet. True joy resides
in the act of giving, without the intention of getting anything in return.

It has been my experience that when you concentrate on contributing to others, you are
less likely to be overwhelmed by your own worries and problems. Giving offers us an
opportunity to look beyond our own life and see a broader picture. A great insight can be gained
by getting out of our own world and venturing into the life of others. Your problems and
difficulties may not appear to be as important in contrast to other people's circumstances. The act
of giving rises to self-esteem and brings satisfaction. Scientists have discovered that satisfaction
is connected to how much appreciation you have. After several years of soul searching, I realized
that my unhappiness was due to my need for something to fill the void of loneliness.

This short film made me understand what kindness really is and that its effect on a person
goes beyond limitations. The benefits of giving away are invaluable. If you want to be happy,
you need to be happy. You need to offer love if you want love. It's just sharing that you're
getting. No matter what the circumstances of your life are, you have the opportunity to offer. I
would recommend this movie to everyone, regardless of age, to watch this film and let
yourselves indulge and understand that giving something to someone can make your heart happy.
I encourage you to look for opportunities where you can give and help others. The gift of joy will
come to you when you give of yourself to others. That’s what life is all about. Let’s practice and
commit our lives to giving joy because we know that if people only offer a little more of their
time, talents, intelligence, wisdom, compassion, wealth, and love - the world will be a more
prosperous and better place.