The Sea of Trees

PG-13

8/26/20161h 50m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ Love will bring you home ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Gus Van Sant

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$15,000,000.00

Revenue:

$909,000.00

Key words:

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

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

~ as ~

Arthur Brennan

Naomi Watts

~ as ~

Joan Brennan

Ken Watanabe

~ as ~

Takumi Nakamura

Ryoko Seta

~ as ~

Airport Desk Agent

Sienna Tow

~ as ~

Girl in Airport

Naoko Marshall

~ as ~

Flight Attendant

Michiko Tomura

~ as ~

Woman on Train

Yusuke Tozawa

~ as ~

Man on Train

Abe Lee Tsunenori

~ as ~

Taxi Driver

Joe Girard

~ as ~

Man at Convenience Store

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Reviews (1)

Reno
Written 8 year(s) ago
7
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