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The Tree
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The Tree

2010-03-03 · 100 min · ★ 6.4

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.

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Directors
Julie Bertuccelli
Production companies
Les Films du Poisson, Taylor Media, Screen Australia, 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, WDR, ARTE
Countries
France, Australia, Germany, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000

Top Cast

Charlotte GainsbourgCharlotte GainsbourgDawn O'Neil
Morgan DaviesMorgan DaviesSimone O'Neil
Marton CsokasMarton CsokasGeorge Elrick
Christian ByersChristian ByersTim O'Neil
Tom RussellTom RussellLou O'Neil
Gabriel GottingCharlie O'Neil
Aden YoungAden YoungPeter O'Neil
Penne Hackforth-JonesPenne Hackforth-JonesMrs. Johnson
Gillian JonesVonnie
Murray ShoringCouncil Inspector

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