The Tree of Life
“Nothing stands still.”
7.8 / 10
Synopsis
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Cast
Brad Pitt·Mr. O'Brien
Jessica Chastain·Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken·Young Jack
Sean Penn·Jack
Fiona Shaw·Grandmother
Tye Sheridan·Steve
Laramie Eppler·R.L.
Will Wallace·Architect
Nicolas Gonda·Mr. Reynolds
Jessica Fuselier·Guide
Average shot length
6.5s per shot
Terrence Malick's career average is 6.6s across 9 measured films —see the full picture.