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The Sea of Trees
UNITED STATES · 2016

The Sea of Trees

Gus Van Sant
suicide and mental health redemption and second chances grief and loss human connection spiritual journey
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Synopsis

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.

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