The Juniper Tree

"A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism"

Feb 12 1993 Not Rated 1h 18m
Drama, Fantasy

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.

Plot

Margit and her older sister, Katla, flee their homeland in Iceland after their mother is killed for practicing witchcraft. Needing a place to stay, Katla casts a spell over a young farmer named Jóhann which makes him fall in love with her, ensuring the wellbeing of herself and Margit. Jóhann's son, Jóhas, sees through Katla's plan and pleads for his father to make her go away. To help Jóhas in his struggle, Margit's mother appears to Margit in visions and provides a magic amulet of protection for the boy. Will Jóhas be able to rid his family of Katla or will she continue to control them with her witchcraft?

Written by

Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Nietzchka Keene

Directed by

Nietzchka Keene

Production Countries

Iceland

Production Companies

Keene/Moyroud Productions, Lookout Mountain Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,767
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA