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The Sea of Trees
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The Sea of Trees

2016-04-27 · 110 min · ★ 6.2

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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Directors
Gus Van Sant
Production companies
Waypoint Entertainment, Bloom, Netter Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 909,000

Top Cast

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyArthur Brennan
Ken WatanabeKen WatanabeTakumi Nakamura
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsJoan Brennan
Katie AseltonKatie AseltonGabriella Laforte
James SaitoJames SaitoDr. Takahashi
Owen BurkeOwen BurkeAmbulance Tech
Ryoko SetaAirport Desk Agent
Sienna TowGirl in Airport
Naoko MarshallFlight Attendant
Michiko TomuraMichiko TomuraWoman on Train
Yusuke TozawaMan on Train
Abe Lee TsunenoriTaxi Driver
Joe GirardJoe GirardMan at Convenience Store
Jazmin DomenechYoung Woman
Luke DeWolfeYoung Man
Nada DespotovichNada DespotovichMaryanne Wescott
Christopher TarjanChristopher TarjanGil Cramer
Charles Van EmanPaul Wescott
Bruce NorrisBruce NorrisDr. Howerton
Joe BakenJoe BakenSimon

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