“愛は思わぬところで、あなたを待っている。”
富士山の麓に広がる青木ヶ原樹海。自殺の名所としていまや海外にも広く知られたこの地に、アメリカからはるばるやって来たアーサー。森の奥深くでひとり静かに睡眠薬を飲んで自殺するつもりでいた彼だったが、そこへふと、森からの出口を求めてさすらうひとりの日本人男性が、すっかり憔悴し切った姿で出現。やむなくアーサーも男と一緒になって出口を探すが、一向に森から抜け出すことができず、2人はさまよい続けるはめに。
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製作費: $25,000,000 (38億円)
興行収入: $909,000 (1億円)
推定収支: $-24,091,000 (-36億円)
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監督: ガス・ヴァン・サント
脚本: Chris Sparling
音楽: Mason Bates
制作: Ｆ・ゲイリー・グレイ / Chris Sparling / Ken Kao
撮影監督: Kasper Tuxen
制作会社: Waypoint Entertainment / Bloom / Netter Productions
**In an attempt to end life, discovering the life itself!** Actually, this was a better film than what I have heard of it. It is like another version of 'The Constant Gardener'. About a man who never understood his wife, feels guilty while finding some answers after her depart. During his attempt to kill himself in the famous Aokigahara forest, also known as suicide forest, he meets a Japanese man who got lost and befriends. While trying to help him find his way out, they face some unexpected obstacles. Beside, the flashback stories were narrated alongside, piece by piece to reveal earlier account. From the director of 'Good Will Hunting', the film is about the survival and fighting the loss and depression. Too slow, so patience is the key to watch it. A bit long narrative, but in the end it is worth. The developments were not that interesting, though the final twist which is kind of simple and predictable makes us a little happier. Great cast, particularly McConaughey, though Naomi and Watanabe in the fine supportive roles. For me this is a good film. I think some people, as well as the film critics got all wrong. I'm not saying it is a must see, but it is a different and a decent film even for the average people. The problem with this is the weak screenplay. Familiarity is the right word here, because you could foresee the direction of the progression before every scene. Still, the performances, beautiful locations, all make it an alright film. Normal people should think twice before try it, but the film fanatics should not hesitate to go for it. That means this film is for the selected viewers. _7/10_
