The Tree of Blood

The Tree of Blood

Year: 2019

Runtime: 130 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Julio Medem

Drama

A young couple sets out to document the history of a small village, uncovering a turbulent past filled with complex relationships and family secrets. Their research becomes a deeply personal exploration, revealing long-buried mysteries that challenge their understanding of love and loyalty. As they delve deeper into the village's history, their own relationship begins to unravel, forcing them to confront painful truths and question the foundations of their bond.

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1

Arrival at the Farmhouse

Marc Bellmunt and Rebeca Lopez arrive at a charming farmhouse in Spain's Basque country. Their stunning red car contrasts beautifully with the breathtaking mountain backdrop, setting the scene for the family's tale they are about to uncover.

Basque Country, Spain
2

Marc's Family Tragedy

Marc recalls the summer of 1991, when his mother, Nuria, was mourning the tragic loss of her parents in a car accident. This sets off a chain of memories about her passionate yet tumultuous relationships that would change their family's fate.

Summer 1991 Family Home
3

Nuria Meets Dimitri

In a flashback, a young Nuria falls into a passionate relationship with the imposing Georgian, Dimitri. Their romance is fraught with reluctance, hinting at darker forces at play.

4

Olmo's Revelation

Olmo Mendoza, the driver and bodyguard of Nuria's father, reveals a chilling truth about her parents' murder at the hands of the Georgian mafia. This revelation forces Nuria to flee her home in Costra Grande.

Costra Grande
5

Escape to the Beach

After uncovering the truth, Olmo rescues Nuria and takes her to a secluded beach. They share an intimate moment in the ocean, but Olmo leaves suddenly, taking away the security she so desperately needs.

Beach
6

Rebeca's Mother's Struggles

Rebeca’s narrative begins with her mother, Macarena Lopez, a punk singer facing complications during her pregnancy. She battles mental health struggles post-childbirth, leading to her eventual commitment.

1991
7

The KGB Childhood

The timeline shifts to 1939, where two children, Jacinto and Julieta, are evacuated to Russia. They become KGB agents and eventually start a family, setting the stage for future legacies tied to Marc and Rebeca.

1939 Russia
8

A Path to Spain

Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Jacinto and Julieta relocate to Lloret, Spain. Their son Olmo finds work with Marc’s grandfather, intertwining their fates further.

Lloret, Spain
9

Nuria and Amaia's Affair

Marc reflects on his mother Nuria's evolving career as an editor, including her passionate affair with the novelist Amaia Zugaza. Their connection stirs past emotions and leads to dramatic revelations.

Beach
10

Marriage Unions

As relationships intertwine, both Victor and Olmo marry: Victor to Macarena and Olmo to Amaia. These unions create a complex web of emotional ties that shape their children's future.

11

Rebeca's Early Visits

At the age of 8, Rebeca starts visiting her mother, revealing unsettling feelings about her identity and maternal connections. This reveals the emotional turmoil embedded in their family legacy.

12

Amaia's Dark Research

As Olmo and Amaia's physical bond grows, so does her frustration with his past. Amaia delves into dark research about the Georgian mafia, linking to the tragedies that shattered Nuria's family.

13

A Tragic Watershed

A heartbreaking turning point occurs when Rebeca attempts suicide on the day of Olmo's wedding. This intense moment leads to an unexpected night of intimacy between Rebeca and Olmo.

14

Confrontation and Breakup

As Marc and Rebeca's relationship deepens during university, their shared traumatic past leads to emotional confrontations and ultimately results in a devastating breakup full of unresolved feelings.

15

Reckoning at the Villa

As the characters converge near the Mendoza villa, long-held secrets resurface, forcing them to confront painful legacies. The climax brings Marc and Rebeca back together, redefining their paths.

Mendoza Villa

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