The Forest

About

Set in the Aokigahara Forest, a real-life place in Japan where people go to end their lives. Against this backdrop, a young American woman comes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared.

Credits

Directed by

• Jason Zada

Written by

• Ben Ketai
• Nick Antosca
• Sarah Cornwell

Produced by

• David S. Goyer
• David Linde
• Tory Metzger

Music by

• Bear McCreary

Cinematography

• Mattias Troelstrup

Edited by

• Jim Flynn

Cast

• Natalie Dormeras Sara / Jess Price
• Eoin Mackenas Rob
• Stephanie Vogtas Valerie
• Osamu Tanpopoas Homeless Man
• Yasuo Tobishimaas Sushi Chef
• Ibuki Kanedaas Mei (Schoolgirl)
• Akiko Iwaseas Head Teacher
• Kikuo Ichikawaas Businessman
• Noriko Sakuraas Mayumi
• Jozef Aokias Visitor Center Morgue Man
• Yûho Yamashitaas Sakura
• Taylor Kinneyas Aiden
• Gen Setoas Narusawa Bartender
• Terry Diabas Grandma
• Nadja Mazalicaas Sara / Jess (Age 6)
• Lidija Antonićas Mother of Sara / Jess
• Takako Akashias Ubasute Old Woman #1
• Yuriri Nakaas Narusawa Young Woman
• Yukiyoshi Ozawaas Michi
• Nemanja Naumoskias Pillowcase Man

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