Tree Man
Synopsis
Francois the Tree Man is far from his wife and three small children in Quebec, selling Christmas trees and living in a van on the streets of New York City. He does it for them. But this is home, too. Like the hundreds of Christmas tree sellers who descend upon the city from Canada, New England and even Europe, Francois delivers the magic of the season over a grueling month in his adopted neighborhood. He's a star, a storyteller, a Santa Claus in a sap-stained coat, a confidant, a friend, and a father figure to the local characters who are his New York family. They also need him. TREE MAN is the story of Francois's journey, how he arrived here, what holds him, and the conflict that will cause him to leave. As one of Francois' long-time customers says: "This has nothing to do with the trees anymore."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild
- Screenplay & Story
- John Scott Cook, Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild
- Original Score
- Erik Della Penna
- Original Title
- Tree Man
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- 166 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild
John Scott Cook, Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild
Erik Della Penna
John Scott Cook
Jennifer Davidoff Cook, John Scott Cook, David W. Leitner, Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Reiner
Director
Brad Rothschild
Director
Jon Reiner
Writer
Brad Rothschild
Writer
Jennifer Davidoff Cook
Producer
John Scott Cook
Producer
David W. Leitner
Producer
Jon Reiner
Producer
Brad Rothschild
Producer
John Scott Cook
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tree Man about?
Francois the Tree Man is far from his wife and three small children in Quebec, selling Christmas trees and living in a van on the streets of New York City. He does it for them. But this is home, too. Like the hundreds of Christmas tree sellers who descend upon the city from Canada, New England and even Europe, Francois delivers the magic of the season over a grueling month in his adopted neighborhood. He's a star, a storyteller, a Santa Claus in a sap-stained coat, a confidant, a friend, and a father figure to the local characters who are his New York family. They also need him. TREE MAN is the story of Francois's journey, how he arrived here, what holds him, and the conflict that will cause him to leave. As one of Francois' long-time customers says: "This has nothing to do with the trees anymore."
Who directed Tree Man?
Tree Man was directed by Jon Reiner, Brad Rothschild.
Who stars in Tree Man?
The principal cast of Tree Man includes Francois.
When was Tree Man released and how long is it?
Tree Man was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Tree Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tree Man was composed by Erik Della Penna.