The Sea of Trees(2016)
“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
Studio
Waypoint Entertainment
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$909K
Cast
Matthew McConaughey
as Arthur Brennan
Ken Watanabe
as Takumi Nakamura
Naomi Watts
as Joan Brennan
Katie Aselton
as Gabriella Laforte
James Saito
as Dr. Takahashi
Owen Burke
as Ambulance Tech
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$909K
Production Companies
Waypoint Entertainment • Bloom • Netter Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sea of Trees?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sea of Trees (2016).
What is The Sea of Trees about?▼
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.
Who directed The Sea of Trees?▼
The Sea of Trees was directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 2016. It is a drama film.
How long is The Sea of Trees?▼
The Sea of Trees has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sea of Trees?▼
The cast of The Sea of Trees includes Matthew McConaughey as Arthur Brennan, Ken Watanabe as Takumi Nakamura, Naomi Watts as Joan Brennan, Katie Aselton as Gabriella Laforte, James Saito as Dr. Takahashi and more.
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