The Sea of Trees (2016)
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.
- Gus Van Sant
- David Marnell
- Thomas Patrick Smith
- Robert E. Kay
- Scooter Perrotta
- Scott Peterson
- Jenna Dayton
- Chris Sparling
Rating: 6.238/10 by 494 users
Alternative Title:
La forêt des songes - FR
씨 오브 트리스 - KR
Море деревьев - RU
Лес самоубийц - RU
Nos souvenirs - FR
La foresta dei sogni - IT
追憶の森 - JP
Море дерев - UA
El bosque de los sueños - ES
Μια θάλασσα από δέντρα - GR
A fák tengere - HU
Medžiu jura - LT
Morze drzew - PL
Море от дървета - BG
Marea de copaci - RO
Sonsuzluk Ormanı - TR
O Mar de Árvores - BR
追憶の森：2016 - JP
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
日本語
Runtime: 01 hour 50 minutes
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $909,000
Plot Keyword: husband wife relationship, suicide attempt, brain tumor, orchid, alcoholism, unfaithfulness, tokyo, japan, nonlinear timeline, airplane trip, lost in the woods, mount fuji, japan, aokigahara
**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_
