The Tree

Life is a force of nature

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.

Cast

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

Crew

François Gédigier

Editor

Elizabeth J. Mars

Screenplay

Alberto Fanni

Producer

Flaminio Zadra

Producer

Julie Bertuccelli

Director

Kent Smith

Executive Producer

Grégoire Hetzel

Original Music Composer

Julie Bertuccelli

Writer

Judy Pascoe

Novel

Antonia Barnard

Line Producer

Clips & Videos

The Tree - 2011 trailer official