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The Juniper Tree

NR19901h 19mNietzchka Keene
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 86

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"A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism"

Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.

DramaFantasy
Fairy TaleBrothers GrimmIcelandWitchcraftWoman DirectorMystical WorldMysticismMiddle Age

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What is The Juniper Tree (1990) about?

Margit and her older sister Katla flee for safety after their mother is burned to death for witchcraft. Finding shelter with Johan and his resentful young son, Jonas, the sisters help form an impromptu family unit that’s soon strained by Katla’s burgeoning sorcery.

Who stars in The Juniper Tree?

The Juniper Tree stars Björk (Margit), Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir (Katla), Valdimar Örn Flygenring (Johann), Guðrún Gísladóttir (Mother), Geirlaug Sunna Þormar (Jónas). The film was directed by Nietzchka Keene.

How long is The Juniper Tree?

The Juniper Tree has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated NR.

Is The Juniper Tree worth watching?

The Juniper Tree holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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