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The Tree of Life
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The Tree of Life

2011-05-17 · 139 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Fantasy

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.

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Production details

Directors
Terrence Malick
Production companies
River Road Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 32,000,000
Revenue
USD 54,700,000

Top Cast

Brad PittBrad PittMr. O'Brien
Jessica ChastainJessica ChastainMrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCrackenHunter McCrackenYoung Jack
Sean PennSean PennJack
Fiona ShawFiona ShawGrandmother
Tye SheridanTye SheridanSteve
Laramie EpplerR.L.
Will WallaceWill WallaceArchitect
Nicolas GondaMr. Reynolds
Jessica FuselierGuide
Kelly KoonceFather Haynes
Bryce BoudoinRobert
Jimmy DonaldsonJimmy
Kameron VaughnCayler
Cole CockburnHarry Bates
Dustin AllenGeorge Walsh
Brayden WhisenhuntJo Bates
Joanna GoingJoanna GoingJack's Wife
Irene BedardIrene BedardMessenger
Michael KoethJack @ 2

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