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The Tree of Life

Summary: The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents' conflicting teachings.
Release Date: May 17, 2011
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 2 h 19 min
MPAA: PG-13

Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 32,000,000
Domestic: $ 13,303,319
International: $ 45,083,468
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