In The Tree of Life, Jessica Chastain plays Mrs. O’Brien, a loving but stern housewife in 1950s Texas.
Like most Terrence Malick movies, The Tree of Life feels more like a rumination on the purpose of existence than anything else.
While that may not sound all that life-changing, those who’ve seen the film may be able to understand why Jessica Chastain feels the way she does about it.
The film is primarily told from the perspective of her child, who sees her reverentially.