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The Tree of Blood

The Tree of Blood

No secret remains hidden forever

20186.42h 10m

Overview

Marc and Rebeca, a young couple, travel to an old country house that used to belong to their family. Once there, they write the shared history of their roots, creating a huge family tree that harbours relationships of love, heartbreak, sex, madness, jealousy and infidelity, and under which also lies a history laden with secrets.

Directed by Julio Medem
Written by Julio Medem
Produced by Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé
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Top Cast

Álvaro Cervantes

Álvaro Cervantes

Marc

Úrsula Corberó

Úrsula Corberó

Rebeca

Najwa Nimri

Najwa Nimri

Macarena

Patricia López Arnaiz

Patricia López Arnaiz

Amaia

Daniel Grao

Daniel Grao

Víctor

Joaquín Furriel

Joaquín Furriel

Olmo

María Molins

María Molins

Nuria

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba

Pío

Luisa Gavasa

Luisa Gavasa

Candela

Josep Maria Pou

Josep Maria Pou

Jacinto

Themes & Keywords

family secrets

About The Tree of Blood

The Tree of Blood is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of family secrets. Directed by Julio Medem, it stars Álvaro Cervantes, Úrsula Corberó, Najwa Nimri. Marc and Rebeca, a young couple, travel to an old country house that used to belong to their family. Once there, they write the shared history of their roots, creating a huge family tree that harbours relationships of love, heartbreak, sex, madness, jealousy and infidelity, and under which also lies a history laden with secrets.

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