The Juniper Tree (1990)

  • NR
  • 04/10/1990 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 1h 19m

A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism

Overview

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

Writer, Director

Cast

Björk's headshot

Björk

Margit
Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir's headshot

Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir

Katla
Valdimar Örn Flygenring's headshot

Valdimar Örn Flygenring

Johann
Guðrún Gísladóttir's headshot

Guðrún Gísladóttir

Mother
Geirlaug Sunna Þormar's headshot

Geirlaug Sunna Þormar

Jónas

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