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The Juniper Tree

The Juniper Tree
★ 6.9/10•1990•1h 19m•NR•Drama•Fantasy

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

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.

Nietzchka Keene · Director

Nietzchka Keene · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageIS
Release DateApr 10, 1990

Actors

Björk

Björk

Margit

Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir

Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir

Katla

Valdimar Örn Flygenring

Valdimar Örn Flygenring

Johann

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Mother

Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

Jónas

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