The Sea of Trees (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sea of Trees is a 2016 drama directed by Gus Van Sant, starring Naomi Watts, Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $906,995 worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A24
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sea of Trees About?
The premise of The Sea of Trees without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a tragic past and a fractured marriage to Joan, an American professor travels to Japan's Aokigahara forest, known as the Sea of Trees. There, he encounters Takumi, a mysterious man also grappling with profound loss. Their paths intertwine as they begin a deeply moving journey of self-discovery, confronting their demons and seeking solace amidst the serene yet melancholic beauty of the ancient woodland.
The Sea of Trees Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- forest
- suicide forest
- lost
- scientist
- lost in the woods
- airline stewardess
- suicide
- the color yellow
- death wish
- watching tv
- survival technique
- river
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- father
- blonde woman
- resting
- fireplace
- warning
- warning sign
- companion
- corpse
- dinner
- red wine
- drinking wine
- ray of light
- slit wrist
- bandage
- walking at night
- noon
- stubble
- one way ticket
- heavy rain
- bullet train
- falling leaves
- american in japan
- whiteboard
- cavern
- underwater scene
- product placement
- resuscitation
- stealing from the dead
- indoor plant
- whistling
- whimpering
- man cooking
- kitchen
- spouse
- putting feet up
- kitchen knife
- suicide prevention services
- spoon feeding
The Sea of Trees Cast
Naomi Watts leads the cast, with Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
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Director Gus Van Sant
More from Gus Van Sant
More films directed by Gus Van Sant, best-rated first: Dead Man's Wire, To Die For, Good Will Hunting and Paranoid Park.
The Sea of Trees Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sea of Trees 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 17% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 44%
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
28 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Sea of Trees Plot Summary
What happens in The Sea of Trees from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Arthur Brennan, an adjunct professor of physics, embarks on a journey to Aokigahara, often referred to as “The Suicide Forest,” carrying a sealed package with him. Upon his arrival, he intends to take his own life through a drug overdose but unexpectedly encounters Takumi Nakamura, a Japanese man who previously tried to end his life by slitting his wrists after suffering a demotion. However, he now finds himself torn by memories of his wife Kiiro and daughter Fuyu, realizing he would miss them dearly. The two men soon find themselves lost in the forest, navigating through a thick maze of trees, and to keep their minds occupied, they share glimpses from their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sea of Trees, scene by scene
The Sea of Trees Box Office
The Sea of Trees grossed $906,995 worldwide. $20,444 came from the US and Canada and $886,551 (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$907K
- US & Canada
- $20.4K
- International
- $886.6K
The Sea of Trees Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sea of Trees.
How Well Do You Know The Sea of Trees?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character seeking to end his life in The Sea of Trees?
Cars in The Sea of Trees
16 cars on screen, including the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2003 Ford E-350.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Important role -
2003 Ford E-350 Minor role -
1970 Ford L-Series Minor role -
Kubota RTV400 CI Minor role
The Sea of Trees Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La forêt des songes” and “씨 오브 트리스”.
- Also known as
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- La forêt des songes
- 씨 오브 트리스
- Море деревьев
- Лес самоубийц
- Nos souvenirs
- La foresta dei sogni
- 追憶の森
- Море дерев
- El bosque de los sueños
- Μια θάλασσα από δέντρα
- A fák tengere
- Medžiu jura
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- Morze drzew
- Море от дървета
- Marea de copaci
- Sonsuzluk Ormanı
- O Mar de Árvores
- 追憶の森：2016
- ים של עצים
- Moře stromů
- 青木原树海
- 青木原樹海, ხეების ზღვა
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Movies Like The Sea of Trees
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jyukai: The Sea of Trees Behind Mt. Fuji, The Forest and I Hear the Trees Whispering.
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Jyukai: The Sea of Trees Behind Mt. Fuji 2005 -
The Forest 2016 -
I Hear the Trees Whispering 2022 -
Forest of Death 2007 -
The Sea Is Watching 2003 -
The People Garden 2016 -
Vision 2018 -
The Forest of Love 2019 -
The Tree of Love 1938 -
When a Tree Falls 2018 -
The Forest for the Trees 2003 -
A Forest with No Name 2002
The Sea of Trees FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sea of Trees, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sea of Trees?
The Sea of Trees runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Sea of Trees released?
The Sea of Trees was released on August 26, 2016.
Who directed The Sea of Trees?
The Sea of Trees was directed by Gus Van Sant.
More films by Gus Van Sant Who is in the cast of The Sea of Trees?
The Sea of Trees stars Naomi Watts, Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe.
How much did The Sea of Trees make at the box office?
The Sea of Trees grossed $906,995 worldwide ($20,444 domestic, $886,551 international).
How is The Sea of Trees rated?
The Sea of Trees has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Sea of Trees have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sea of Trees has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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