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The Sea of Trees (2015)

PG-13  |   |  Drama  |  16 May 2015 (France)
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A suicidal American befriends a Japanese man lost in a forest near Mt. Fuji and the two search for a way out.

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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 G.BRILLIANT

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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, some disturbing images and brief strong language
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The screenplay for this film was featured in the 2013 Blacklist; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year. See more »

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The Sea of Trees
16 May 2015 | by (Norway) – See all my reviews

Was lucky to see this via press.

It's a good movie. The acting is as expected by the actors and the cinematography is decent. Some weird cutting and editing, and the music could be better. It's sort of just there. It doesn't really seem to be incorporated with what's showing on the screen. But I have to give credit to the writer(s). It's an interesting story about a grizzly yet fascinating place. I would however, put more focus on the relationship between the "souls" there and the past of the professor.

As far as theme goes, there really isn't any. It's too weird of a setting to really have a meaning worth remembering. But as entertainment it's a good movie. Some very beautiful shots.

If you're looking for a good movie starring your favorite actor, this is not it. But, if you're looking for an interesting movie you probably wouldn't watch, this is it. It's not a waste of time watching, but it won't be re watched. It's a been there done that movie. Good quality and concept, but a bit too poorly of an end result. But I'm still glad I saw it.


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