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A man struggles to reconcile with his father and find meaning in life.
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'The Tree of Life' is the impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. 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. Through Malick's signature imagery, we see how both brute nature and spiritual grace shape not only our lives as individuals and families, but all life.
"A singular, unforgettable account that deals with human nature, our legacy for future generations and how we face life. All of this with a star-studded cast, skillful direction by Terrence Malick and beautiful cinematography. It's no wonder it took the Palme d'Or from the 2011 Cannes Film Festival."