A March UK/ROI release has been announced for the Spanish comedy drama.
Spanish filmmaker Iciar Bollain's first narrative feature since 2011's Katmandu follows a young woman (Anna Castillo) on a quest to return an olive tree from Germany to her sickly grandfather in Spain. Bollain co-wrote the script with regular Ken Loach collaborator Paul Laverty.
The Olive Tree will be released in selected cinemas nationwide (UK & Ireland) and on Digital HD from 17 March 2017.
The official synopsis reads:
From Goya Award Winner and internationally acclaimed director Icíar Bollaín (Even the Rain, Take My Eyes), The Olive Tree follows a wilful and spirited young woman named Alma who embarks on a journey from the East coast of Spain to Germany in order to retrieve an ancient olive tree precious to her ailing grandfather. With the help of a variety of friends & new acquaintances, she pulls everyone she encounters into her plan with unexpected consequences for all involved.
