“People are roses. Families are rosebushes. Rosebushes need pruning.”
Acclaimed filmmaker Karim Aïnouz directs Rosebush Pruning, an emotionally charged psychological drama that explores privilege, grief, and the devastating secrets that can tear a family apart.
Penned by celebrated screenwriter Efthimis Filippou, the film features an impressive ensemble cast led by Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elle Fanning, and Pamela Anderson.
Plot Synopsis
Set in an elegant yet isolated Spanish villa, Rosebush Pruning follows four affluent American siblings whose inherited fortune has left them emotionally adrift and disconnected from the outside world.
The fragile balance within the family begins to crumble when Jack decides to leave the estate and start a new life with his girlfriend. At the same time, his brother Ed uncovers long-buried truths surrounding the mysterious death of their mother, exposing painful secrets that have haunted the family for years.
As betrayal, resentment, and grief rise to the surface, the siblings are forced to confront the lies that have shaped their lives. With every revelation, the bonds holding the family together weaken, threatening to destroy the legacy they once believed would protect them.
Rosebush Pruning
- Director: Karim Aïnouz
- Starring: Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya, Tracy Letts, Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 95 mins
- User Rating: ★ 6.7
Cast & Characters
- Callum Turner as Ed
- Riley Keough as Anna
- Jamie Bell as Jack
- Lukas Gage as Robert
- Elena Anaya as Emma
- Tracy Letts as Father
- Elle Fanning as Martha
- Pamela Anderson as Mother
Creative Team
Director
- Karim Aïnouz
Screenplay
- Efthimis Filippou
Why ROSEBUSH PRUNING Is One to Watch
Known for visually striking and emotionally resonant storytelling, Karim Aïnouz brings together an outstanding ensemble cast for a family drama steeped in mystery and psychological tension. Screenwriter Efthimis Filippou, celebrated for his work on thought-provoking dramas, crafts a story that examines inherited trauma, fractured relationships, and the emotional cost of wealth and isolation.
With its haunting setting, layered performances, and themes of family dysfunction, Rosebush is poised to appeal to fans of sophisticated psychological dramas such as The Beguiled, Saltburn, The Nest, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
ROSEBUSH PRUNING is now in theatres in the US and the UK. Coming to Canada on August 7. A MUBI Release.
