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The Juniper Tree

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1990-04-10

Runtime: 79 mins

Director: Nietzchka Keene

Writer: Nietzchka Keene

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

Original title: The Juniper Tree

Production Companies: Keene/Moyroud Productions, Lookout Mountain Films

Production Countries: Iceland

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