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The Olive Tree (1975)

The Olive Tree poster
Directed by
Edgar Metcalfe
Country
Australia
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A man navigates life in rural Western Australia, centering on the presence of an olive tree. The story examines his daily experiences and connections to the land.

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What happens

The Olive Tree is a 1975 Australian TV film starring Alan Cassell and directed by Edgar Metcalfe. It was shot in Western Australia. The film was given a theatrical release in Melbourne in 1980. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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