The Sea of Trees 2016

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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.

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

Director:

Gus Van Sant

Writer:

Chris Sparling

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

2016 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

110 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Sea of Trees

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Jazmin Domenech

as Young Woman

Luke DeWolfe

as Young Man

Katie Aselton

as Gabriella Laforte

Nada Despotovich

as Maryanne Wescott

Christopher Tarjan

as Gil Cramer

Charles Van Eman

as Paul Wescott

Bruce Norris

as Dr. Howerton

Joe Baken

as Simon

Jordan Gavaris

as Eric

Anna Friedman

as Anna

Amanda Collins

as Woman at Grocery Store

Jimi Stanton

as Mailman

Ikuma Ando

as Park Ranger 1

Juzo Yoshida

as Park Ranger 2

Owen Burke

as Ambulance Tech

Simba Dibinga

as Ambulance Tech

Tatsuki Motoyoshi

as Park Ranger 3

Richard Levine

as Funeral Director

James Saito

as Dr. Takahashi

Kioo Ikeda

as Male Game Show Host

Aya Kinoshita

as Female Game Show Host

Ai Yoshihara

as Mental Health Specialist

Hyunri

as Flight Attendant

Susan Garfield

as Arthur's Friend

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