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The Fir Tree
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The Fir Tree

2011-04-30 · 27 min · ★ 6.5

Family · Fantasy · Comedy · Drama

The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.

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Directors
Lars Ostenfeld
Production companies
Plus Pictures
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nikolaj Lie KaasNikolaj Lie KaasGrantræet (voice)
Albert Rudbeck LindhardtAlbert Rudbeck LindhardtDreng
Henrik VestergårdHenrik VestergårdFar
Ian BurnsIan BurnsSkovarbejder
Sira StampeSira StampeFamilie
Carl Gustaf Kehler HolstFamilie
Agathe Stegenborg OstenfeldFamilie

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