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The Forest (2016)

Movie ★ 5.6 109 min

Drama Horror Fantasy

A new teacher arrives at a small village in rural Thailand. He has just left the monkhood and has taken a job at the local school in a quest to discover life outside the monastery. He finds that one of his pupils is a mute girl who is being bullied by the other children in the class. Both the teacher and the girl must face the challenges and cruelties of the real world. The girl retreats into a fantasy world, finding solace in the forest with a strange wild boy. The teacher struggles to bring her back, whilst at the same time himself questioning the world of reality. The worlds of fantasy and reality clash with tragic consequences.

Paul Spurrier Director Paul Spurrier Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 9, 2016
Runtime
109 min
IMDb
tt4982356
Country
Language
Studio
Commercial Films Siam

Cast

Asanee Suwan Asanee Suwan Preecha Wannasa Wintawong Ja Tanapol Kamkunkam Boy Vithaya Pansringarm Vithaya Pansringarm Village Headman Vithaya Thidarat Kongkaew Nittaya Natpatson Lhakkum Waan Pongsanart Vinsiri Pongsanart Vinsiri Headmaster Ramphai Wintawong Ja's Father

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Forest about?
A new teacher arrives at a small village in rural Thailand. He has just left the monkhood and has taken a job at the local school in a quest to discover life outside the monastery. He finds that one of his pupils is a mute girl who is being bullied by the other children in the class. Both the teacher and the girl must face the challenges and cruelties of the real world. The girl retreats into a fantasy world, finding solace in the forest with a strange wild boy. The teacher struggles to bring her back, whilst at the same time himself questioning the world of reality. The worlds of fantasy and reality clash with tragic consequences.
Who directed The Forest?
The Forest was directed by Paul Spurrier.
Who stars in The Forest?
The Forest stars Asanee Suwan, Wannasa Wintawong, Tanapol Kamkunkam, Vithaya Pansringarm.
When was The Forest released?
The Forest is a 2016 drama, horror, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Forest?
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