The Tree and The Letter – 2-Disc HD DVD and DVD Set

Discover two emotionally powerful short films from the visionary director James Sharpe with this special 2-Disc set, featuring both HD DVD and standard DVD versions of The Tree (2019) and The Letter (2014). This unique release offers an in-depth exploration of human emotions, focusing on themes of love, memory, obsession, and personal connection. Each disc in this set allows you to enjoy these films in both high-definition and standard formats, giving you the flexibility to watch on various devices, whether you're using a modern HD DVD player or a traditional DVD player.

The Tree (2019) is a poignant and heart-wrenching story about an elderly man suffering from dementia, played by Robert Johnson, who finds himself captivated by an antique movie projector he stumbles upon in a charity shop. Given £150 by his carer (Hayley-Marie Axe) to pay his council tax, he instead purchases the projector, which contains an old film titled The Tree. As the man watches the film, he falls in love with a woman featured in it and becomes convinced that finding the actual tree from the movie will lead him to the love of his life. His obsession takes him on a personal journey that blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality, while his family and friends, including John Kelley as James and Darren Luckin as Paul, try to bring him back to the present. The film is a tender exploration of aging, memory, and the lengths we go to for love, told with sensitivity and heart.

In The Letter (2014), James Sharpe takes a more romantic approach, telling the story of Steven, played by Peter Barfield, who hands in his resignation at work and, in his final weeks, realizes that he has fallen for a woman at the office, portrayed by Sarah Langton. The two have never spoken, but their unspoken attraction leads Steven to write her a letter—a decision that sets off a chain of events with life-changing consequences. As the story unfolds, viewers are drawn into Steven's internal world, experiencing the emotional tension of missed opportunities, hope, and vulnerability. This short film is a beautiful meditation on love and the risks we take to follow our hearts.

This special 2-Disc set includes HD DVD and standard DVD formats, ensuring compatibility across a range of devices. The HD DVD disc offers stunning high-definition visuals and enhanced audio, allowing you to experience the films as they were meant to be seen. Meanwhile, the DVD provides a versatile viewing option for those with traditional players, ensuring that anyone can enjoy these captivating stories, regardless of their device.

James Sharpe’s masterful storytelling and the performances of the talented cast, including Hayley-Marie Axe, Robert Johnson, Peter Barfield, and Sarah Langton, bring these emotionally charged narratives to life. Whether you’re drawn to the nostalgic, heartbreaking journey of The Tree or the tender, romantic tension of The Letter, this 2-Disc HD DVD and DVD set is a must-have for fans of independent cinema and emotional storytelling.