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The Tree
Life is a force of nature
Genres
Drama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
2010-03-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
114
Vote Average
6.43
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Dawn O'Neil
Morgan Davies
Simone O'Neil
Marton Csokas
George Elrick
Christian Byers
Tim O'Neil
Tom Russell
Lou O'Neil
Gabriel Gotting
Charlie O'Neil
Aden Young
Peter O'Neil
Penne Hackforth-Jones
Mrs. Johnson
Gillian Jones
Vonnie
Murray Shoring
Council Inspector
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