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The Juniper Tree
The Juniper Tree
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5,664 Ratings

THE JUNIPER TREE

Directed by Nietzchka Keene
Iceland, 1990
Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis

Set in medieval Iceland, 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.

Synopsis

Set in medieval Iceland, 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.