The Tree
The Tree

The Tree

Life is a force of nature

6.4(115 votes)
2010
1h 40m
Drama

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.

Production

Les Films du Poisson, Taylor Media, Screen Australia, WDR/Arte, Tatfilm Produktionsges. mbH, Dorje Film, Memento Films International, Screen Queensland, Screen NSW, Coficup 2, Backup Media, Goalpost Pictures, Kojo Pictures, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Le Pacte

Cast

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Dawn O'Neil

Morgan Davies

Morgan Davies

Simone O'Neil

Marton Csokas

Marton Csokas

George Elrick

Christian Byers

Christian Byers

Tim O'Neil

Tom Russell

Tom Russell

Lou O'Neil

Gabriel Gotting

Gabriel Gotting

Charlie O'Neil

Aden Young

Aden Young

Peter O'Neil

Penne Hackforth-Jones

Penne Hackforth-Jones

Mrs. Johnson

Gillian Jones

Gillian Jones

Vonnie

Murray Shoring

Murray Shoring

Council Inspector

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