# The Tree of Blood (2018)

> A troubled couple’s attempt to write their families’ history uncovers a labyrinth of forbidden desire, criminal secrets, and inherited trauma.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/345947

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Julio Medem
- Cast: Álvaro Cervantes, Úrsula Corberó, Najwa Nimri, Patricia López Arnaiz, Daniel Grao, Joaquín Furriel, María Molins, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6433832/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, heightened, passionate, arthouse drama night, spanish cinema marathon

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