Split Cherry Tree is a 1982 short film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. A father learns the importance of education and gains an understanding of his son and an insight into his dreams and ambitions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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It was a co-production between: Canada, United States of America.
The film was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
The screenplay was written by Kevin Patrick Heelan.
Cinematography was handled by Edward Lachman.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0084713.
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Split Cherry Tree
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Canada, United States of America
