The Tree

2017
PG
1h 35m

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Inspired by an actual friendship between the director's mother and his mother's best friend, 'The Tree' is a poignant, heart-warming story about an 88 year-old widow (Dorothy Thorp) who take... Read allInspired by an actual friendship between the director's mother and his mother's best friend, 'The Tree' is a poignant, heart-warming story about an 88 year-old widow (Dorothy Thorp) who takes a road trip from Wamego, Kansas, back to Terre Haute, Indiana, to visit her oldest and d... Read allInspired by an actual friendship between the director's mother and his mother's best friend, 'The Tree' is a poignant, heart-warming story about an 88 year-old widow (Dorothy Thorp) who takes a road trip from Wamego, Kansas, back to Terre Haute, Indiana, to visit her oldest and dearest childhood friend.

Director
- Stephen Wallace Pruitt
Writers
- Mary Settle Pruitt
- Stephen Wallace Pruitt
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

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Director
- Stephen Wallace Pruitt
Writers
- Mary Settle Pruitt
- Stephen Wallace Pruitt
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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10/10

Excellent handling of a powerful subject!

I was warned the pace of this movie was slow, but I found it to be perfect for the subject matter. While some bits were formulaic, the film's authenticity towards its subject matter (the consequences of getting old, elderly independence, following a dream, taking responsibility for oneself, giving others room for themselves) was VERY well done. The direction, the sets and the actors all presented an accurate picture of the experiences and emotions for that time and place. Kudos to all involved.