The Juniper Tree
Apr 10 1990
•1h 19m
•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.
Cast
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Björk
Margit
Bryndis Petra Bragadóttir
Katla
Valdimar Örn Flygenring
Johann
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Mother
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