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Tree Of Life (the) - 2 Disc Set
The Texas memories belong to Jack, a modern man seemingly ground down by the soulless glass-and-metal corporate world that surrounds him. We learn early in the film of a family loss that happened at a later time, but the flashbacks concern only the dark Eden of Jack's childhood: his games with his two younger brothers, his frustrated, bullying father, his one-dimensionally radiant mother.
Synopsis: Tree of Life is a period film centered around three boys in the 1950s. We trace the evolution of Jack, an eleven-year-old boy in the Midwest, who is one of three brothers. At first, the world seems marvelous to the child. He sees everything as his mother does, with the eyes of his soul. She represents the way of love and mercy, while the father tries to teach his son the world's way, of putting oneself first. Each parent tries to influence Jack, who must reconcile their claims with each other. The picture darkens as he has his first glimpses of sickness, suffering and death. The world, once a thing of glory, becomes a labyrinth. Framing this story is the life of adult Jack; a lost soul in a modern world, who is "figuring stuff out". When he sees all that has gone into our world's preparation, each thing appears a miracle precious and incomparable. Jack, with his new understanding, is able to forgive his father and take his first steps on the path of life.
Director: Terrence Malick
Special Features:
- Film Clips
- Sound Bites
- Interview
- Theatrical Trailer
- Theatrical Release: 2011
- Subtitles: (removable) English
- Street Release: 2011/11/25
- Running Time: 95 minutes
- Regional Code: 3 (Multizone DVD player or DVD-Rom)
- Rating: PG13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Picture Format: 2.35.1 Letterbox Widescreen
- Options Menu: Interactive Menus, Chapter Selection, Sound & Subtitles Menu
- Number of Disc: 2 DVDs
- Language: English
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
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