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The Tree
“Life is a force of nature”
6.4 / 10• 2010• 1h 40m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.
Cast & Crew
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Dawn O'Neil
Lead
Morgan Davies
Simone O'Neil
Marton Csokas
George Elrick
Christian Byers
Tim O'Neil
Tom Russell
Lou O'Neil
GG
Gabriel Gotting
Charlie O'Neil
Aden Young
Peter O'Neil
Penne Hackforth-Jones
Mrs. Johnson
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Julie Bertuccelli's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Tree is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
