The Butterfly Tree (2017)

"The Butterfly Tree" is a dreamy Australian drama steeped in desire and grief. Set in a small coastal community, it follows a free-spirited woman who unsettles the bond between a father and son. Sophie Lowe headlines with a performance that leans into the story's sensuality. Melissa George rounds out the cast, adding her own charged presence to the film's exploration of longing. The archive here holds 2 scenes worth seeking out. Expect nude and topless scenes that match the movie's sun-drenched, languid mood. Both actresses bare skin in service of the film's heady atmosphere.