The Tree of Life (2011)

Nothing stands still.

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.

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Written by: Terrence Malick

Music by: Alexandre Desplat

Starring: Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw, Tye Sheridan, Laramie Eppler, Will Wallace, Nicolas Gonda, Jessica Fuselier

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Released: 2011-05-17

Runtime: 139 minutes

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