Scandal sinks into a family home when the father decides not to attend his son's funeral. As relatives and in-laws throw about accusations and attempt to justify their behaviour, a buried family secret begins to unravel.
At one point in The Family Tree, a character ultimately sums up the film by saying, "We are at the end of a long line of unhappy people." If you enjoy spending an hour and a half in a house full of unhappy people- you may enjoy this film . The problem is, none of the characters are likeable enough to endure their selfish and destructive behaviour. What's more, after virtually a lifetime of silence and secrets, when the father suddenly decides to come clean, the film turns into his own personal monologue. Whilst there are some interesting historical references and revelations to begin with, the monologue quickly becomes repetitive and at times, pretentious.
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