The Juniper Tree 1990
6.8 / 10
The Juniper Tree
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.
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.
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All 2 Videos & 13 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Margit
... Katla
... Johann
... Mother
... Jónas
Directors:
Release Date:
Apr 10, 1990 (Iceland)
Run Time:
1hr 19`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Icelandic
Production Countries:
Iceland
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
The Juniper Tree
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Margit
... Katla
... Johann
... Mother
... Jónas
Produced By
... Associate Producer
... Producer
Videos & Photos of
The Juniper Tree
Videos ( 2)
Official Trailer
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![thumbnail-THE JUNIPER TREE Trailer [1990]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/WReuHgyJt-s/hqdefault.jpg)
THE JUNIPER TREE Trailer [1990]
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