Tree of Life, The (2011)

Plot:

The impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950's. 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.

Director:Terrence Malick

Starring:Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Tye Sheridan, Laramie Eppler, Hunter McCracken, Fiona Shaw

PG-13, 2011, Fox Searchlight Pictures

Tree of Life, The (2011)

1. Man can live by nature or by grace

2. Woman comforts grieving mother poorly

3. Woman questions love of creator God

4. God's hand seen in nature

5. Man hears God's call throughout life

6. Boy grows quickly from baby to toddler

7. Father advises son not to miss opportunities

8. Pastor speaks on suffering of Job

9. Boy questions God's goodness

10. Harsh father exasperates his children

11. Boy's peers tempt him to sin

12. Boy apologizes for hurting brother

13. Families reuniting in heaven