The Sea of Trees

"Love will bring you home"

Aug 26 2016 PG-13 1h 50m
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

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.

Plot

Arthur Brennan treks into Aokigahara, known as The Sea of Trees, a mysterious dense forest at the base of Japan's Mount Fuji where people go to commit suicide. On his journey to the suicide forest, he encounters Takumi Nakamura, a Japanese man who has lost his way after attempting suicide. The two men begin a journey of reflection and survival, which affirms Arthur's will to live and reconnects him to his love for his wife.

Written by

Chris Sparling

Directed by

Gus Van Sant

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Netter Productions, Bloom, Waypoint Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
19,660
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
23
Popularity
NA