The O'Neills lived happily in their house in the Australian countryside. That was until one day fate struck blindly, taking the life of Peter, the father, leaving his grief-stricken wife Dawn alone with their four children. Among them, eight-year-old Simone denies this reality. She is persuaded that her father still lives in the giant fig tree growing near their house and speaks to her through its leaves. But the tree becomes more and more invasive and threatens the house. It must be felled. Of course, Simone won't allow it.

Directed by

Julie Bertuccelli

Written by

Elizabeth J. Mars, Julie Bertuccelli

Genres

Drama

Released

March 3, 2010

Runtime

1h 40m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

France, Australia, Germany, Italy

Studios

Les Films du Poisson, Taylor Media, Screen Australia, Tatfilm Produktionsges. mbH, Dorje Film, Memento Films International, Screen Queensland, Screen NSW, Coficup 2, Backup Media, Goalpost Pictures, Kojo Pictures, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Le Pacte, WDR, ARTE

Budget

$9,000,000