The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life (2011)

Genres - Drama, Fantasy  |   Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Period Film  |   Release Date - May 27, 2011 (USA), May 27, 2011 (USA - Limited)  |   Run Time - 139 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

The eldest son of a 1950s-era Texas family sets out on an existential journey that leads him to question his faith while seeking the answers to life's most challenging mysteries in this evocative drama from celebrated director Terrence Malick. Meanwhile, as Jack's (Sean Penn) innocence slowly erodes, his turbulent relationship with his father (Brad Pitt) becomes the specter that hangs over his every thought and action.

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existentialism, family-dynamics, midwestern, self-discovery