The work of sociologist Marcel Mauss 'The gift' inspired me to make this film. What is the importance of gift-giving for social relationships? Ten-year-old Hannah from the Netherlands throws a party at an island. She invites her friends by making special, personalised birthday invitations. The girls that will attend the party talk about the parties they go to these days and the presents they will give to Hannah. As the preparations for the party progress, it becomes clear that there will be no boys at Hannah’s birthday bash. The worlds of boys and girls are far apart at this age. The film demonstrates how children forge friendships and how others are included or excluded in this process. The children reveal their inner world and the emotions which are involved. The film was broadcast in 2014 on television (NCRV) and at the Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam.