Drama · Fantasy

The Tree of Life

Directed byTerrence Malick

2011 · 2h 19m

Synopsis

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • Brad PittMr. O'Brien
  • Jessica ChastainMrs. O'Brien
  • Hunter McCrackenYoung Jack
  • Sean PennJack
  • Fiona ShawGrandmother
  • Tye SheridanSteve
  • Laramie EpplerR.L.
  • Will WallaceArchitect
  • Nicolas GondaMr. Reynolds
  • Jessica FuselierGuide
  • Kelly KoonceFather Haynes
  • Bryce BoudoinRobert

Crew

  • Terrence MalickDirector, Writer