# The Tree of Life (2011)

> An impressionistic Texas family drama expands childhood memory, parental conflict, and grief into a searching meditation on grace, faith, and the origins of life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4338

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Terrence Malick
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw, Tye Sheridan, Laramie Eppler, Will Wallace
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: mild
- Mood: contemplative, melancholic, transcendent, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A profound exploration of life, loss, and the search for meaning unfolds through the eyes of a troubled son.

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