The Juniper Tree
A dark tale of witchcraft and mysticism
DramaFantasyfairy talebrothers grimmicelandwitchcraftwoman directormystical worldmysticismmiddle age
A haunting, mystically-charged fairy tale about trauma, witchcraft, and the supernatural forces that fracture a fragile family unit in medieval Iceland.
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.
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