The Juniper Tree
“Filmed as part of Glass@80”
Synopsis
This take on the famously dark Brothers Grimm fairy tale tells of a Wicked Stepmother who murders her stepson and serves him up in a stew to his unsuspecting father. The boy’s sister buries her brother’s bones under a nearby Juniper Tree, and the child’s spirit returns as a singing bird who wreaks vengeance on the evil Stepmother before being restored to life in the bosom of his family.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Summer Hassan
Wife
Maria Brea
Mama Bird
Ben Edquist
Husband
Megan Mikailovna Samarin
Son
Annie Rosen
Stepmother
Madison Leonard
Daughter
Andrew Gilstrap
Goldsmith
Michael J. Hawk
Cobbler
Sam Grosby
Miller
Amanda Lynn Bottoms
Baby Bird
Lauren Feider
Baby Bird
Gretchen Krupp
Baby Bird
Ashley Milanese
Baby Bird
Nicole Thomas
Baby Bird
Onadek Winan
Baby Bird
Matthew Adam Fleisher
Villager
Jonathan Bryan
Villager
Ricardo Garcia
Villager
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.B. Schlather
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Yorinks
- Original Score
- Robert Moran, Philip Glass
- Original Title
- The Juniper Tree
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Wolf Trap Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.B. Schlather
Arthur Yorinks
Robert Moran, Philip Glass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Yorinks
Writer
R.B. Schlather
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Juniper Tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Juniper Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Juniper Tree about?
This take on the famously dark Brothers Grimm fairy tale tells of a Wicked Stepmother who murders her stepson and serves him up in a stew to his unsuspecting father. The boy’s sister buries her brother’s bones under a nearby Juniper Tree, and the child’s spirit returns as a singing bird who wreaks vengeance on the evil Stepmother before being restored to life in the bosom of his family.
Who directed The Juniper Tree?
The Juniper Tree was directed by R.B. Schlather.
Who stars in The Juniper Tree?
The principal cast of The Juniper Tree includes Summer Hassan, Maria Brea, Ben Edquist, Megan Mikailovna Samarin, Annie Rosen.
When was The Juniper Tree released and how long is it?
The Juniper Tree was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Juniper Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Juniper Tree was composed by Robert Moran, Philip Glass.