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The Sea of Trees

Name: The Sea of Trees
Released: 2016-04-27T00:00:00.000000Z
Rating: 6.2

Love will bring you home.

2016 • 110 min • ★ 6.2 (544) • Released

Drama

In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption.

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Original title: The Sea of Trees
Language: EN
Country: US
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $909,000

Reviews & Ratings 1

Reno

Nov 23, 2016 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

**In an attempt to end life, discovering the life itself!** Actually, this was a better film than what I have heard of it. It is like another version of 'The Constant Gardener'. About a man who never understood his wife, feels guilty while finding some answers after her depart. During his attempt to kill himself in the famous Aokigahara forest, also known as suicide forest, he meets a Japanese man who got lost and befriends. While trying to help him find his way out, they face some unexpected obstacles. Beside, the flashback stories were narrated alongside, piece by piece to reveal earlier account. From the director of 'Good Will Hunting', the film is about the survival and fighting the loss and depression. Too slow, so patience is the key to watch it. A bit long narrative, but in the end it is worth. The developments were not that interesting, though the final twist which is kind of simple and predictable makes us a little happier. Great cast, particularly McConaughey, though Naomi and Watanabe in the fine supportive roles. For me this is a good film. I think some people, as well as the film critics got all wrong. I'm not saying it is a must see, but it is a different and a decent film even for the average people. The problem with this is the weak screenplay. Familiarity is the right word here, because you could foresee the direction of the progression before every scene. Still, the performances, beautiful locations, all make it an alright film. Normal people should think twice before try it, but the film fanatics should not hesitate to go for it. That means this film is for the selected viewers. _7/10_

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airplane trip alcoholism aokigahara brain tumor husband wife relationship lost in the woods mount fuji, japan nonlinear timeline orchid suicide attempt tokyo, japan unfaithfulness

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Cast 19

Matthew McConaughey

Arthur Brennan

Ken Watanabe

Takumi Nakamura

Naomi Watts

Joan Brennan

Katie Aselton

Gabriella Laforte

James Saito

Dr. Takahashi

Owen Burke

Ambulance Tech

Michiko Tomura

Woman on Train

Joe Girard

Man at Convenience Store

Nada Despotovich

Maryanne Wescott

Christopher Tarjan

Gil Cramer

Bruce Norris

Dr. Howerton

Joe Baken

Simon

Jordan Gavaris

Eric

Anna Friedman

Anna

Jimi Stanton

Mailman

Richard Levine

Funeral Director

Ai Yoshihara

Mental Health Specialist

Hyunri

Flight Attendant

Susan Garfield

Arthur's Friend

Crew 30

Megan Blake

Graphic Designer

Kasper Tuxen

Director of Photography

Michael Geoghegan

Grip

Kyra Panchenko

Makeup Artist

Neil Andrea

Marine Coordinator

Mark Norby

Stunt Coordinator

Anthony N.

Stunt Double

Jeremy Fry

Stunt Driver

Aaron Vexler

Stunts

Callie Croughwell

Stunts

Jeremy Fry

Stunts

Jodi Michelle Pynn

Stunts

Peter Epstein

Stunts

Victor Paguia

Stunts

Gus Van Sant

Director

Stephen Nakamura

Digital Intermediate Colorist

Pietro Scalia

Editor

Francine Maisler

Casting

Pietro Scalia

Co-Producer

Carolyn Pickman

Location Casting

Chris Sparling

Producer

F. Gary Gray

Producer

Ken Kao

Producer

Chris Muckley

Assistant Music Supervisor

Nancy Nugent Title

Dialogue Editor

Dan O'Connell

Foley Artist

Chris Douridas

Music Supervisor

Beau Borders

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Deb Adair

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Chris Sparling

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US Release Dates 1

Aug 26, 2016

PG-13 Digital