Tree
"One evening Alisi (17) climbs a huge tree and won’t come down. As night falls and we discover her secret, Alisi must decide whether to bow to cultural family traditions or find a new path - with or without her family"
Originally released in 2019. Tree is a feature film. directed by Lauren Jackson. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mile Fane, Isaac Ah Kiong, and Michael Koloi
Synopsis
One evening Alisi (17) climbs a huge tree and won't come down. As evening turns to night, her sanctuary becomes her prison - and her secret is out. Alisi is pregnant to her gay best friend, Mikaele (17), and it's all over Facebook. Mikaele finds Alisi, who blames him for being a blabbermouth, bringing shame to her Christian Pasifika family. Alisi tries to run away, but a search party of younger cousins turns up and texts her oldest brother Terence. Soon her whole familiy is camping out under the tree. As the stars turn and the night gets colder, Alisi must decide whether she will bow to cultural family traditions or find a new path - with or without her family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tree about?
One evening Alisi (17) climbs a huge tree and won't come down. As evening turns to night, her sanctuary becomes her prison - and her secret is out. Alisi is pregnant to her gay best friend, Mikael...
Who directed Tree?
Tree was directed by Lauren Jackson.
How long is Tree?
Tree has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Tree released?
Tree was released on October 1, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tree?
The main cast of Tree includes Mile Fane, Isaac Ah Kiong, Michael Koloi, Nastassia Wolfgramm, Lyncia Muller.