Movie Description
The Fig Tree
(1987)Overview
The plot centers around Miranda, a young girl who lost her mother at a very young age. She is troubled and withdrawn, pretend plays alone for hours and is obsessed with death. She creates elaborate little cemeteries using figs and sticks, burying dead insects or animals she comes across. Her family members relate stories and tales and slowly bring her out of her shell and help her cope better with life and death and all in between. A moving family piece that can help children deal with grief, life and death.
Featured Crew
- Director : Calvin Skaggs
- Writer : Stephanie Keys
- Editor : Jay Freund
- Cast : Karron Graves,Teresa Wright,Doris Roberts,William Converse-Roberts,Olivia Cole
Cast
Miranda
Miranda's Grandmother
Great Aunt Elizabeth
Miranda's Father
Nannie
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Facts
Original TitleThe Fig Tree
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-10-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 58m
Genres
- Drama


























