The Sea of Trees
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The Sea of Trees

(2016)Directed by Gus Van Sant110 min · PG-13Drama
“Love will bring you home.”

Arthur Brennan (Matthew McConaughey) walks into Aokigahara Forest in Japan, a teacher who has come there alone and means to stay. He is stopped by Takumi Nakamura (Ken Watanabe), a stranger who is lost among the trees and needs help finding his way out. Gus Van Sant follows the two men through the woods and back through Arthur's marriage to Joan (Naomi Watts), a story about whether grief can be carried by someone else.

Matthew McConaugheyas Arthur Brennan
Ken Watanabeas Takumi Nakamura
Naomi Wattsas Joan Brennan
Katie Aseltonas Gabriella Laforte
James Saitoas Dr. Takahashi
Owen Burkeas Ambulance Tech
Ryoko Setaas Airport Desk Agent
Sienna Towas Girl in Airport
Naoko Marshallas Flight Attendant
Michiko Tomuraas Woman on Train
Yusuke Tozawaas Man on Train
Abe Lee Tsunenorias Taxi Driver
Joe Girardas Man at Convenience Store
Jazmin Domenechas Young Woman
Luke DeWolfeas Young Man
Nada Despotovichas Maryanne Wescott
Christopher Tarjanas Gil Cramer
CVCharles Van Emanas Paul Wescott
Bruce Norrisas Dr. Howerton
Joe Bakenas Simon
Anna Friedmanas Anna
Amanda Collinsas Woman at Grocery Store
Jimi Stantonas Mailman