“The Mourning Forest” is a 2007 Japanese drama film Written and Directed by Naomi Kawase. The movie is known in Japanese as “Mogari no Mori.”
The story revolves around the relationship between two individuals dealing with grief and loss. Machiko (played by Machiko Ono) is a caregiver at a nursing home, and Shigeki (played by Shigeki Uda) is one of the elderly residents. Both characters are grappling with their own personal tragedies.
Machiko is mourning the loss of her child, while Shigeki is grieving the recent death of his wife. The two characters form a connection as they spend time together in the forest, where they share moments of quiet contemplation and emotional support.
| Release Date | 23 June 2007 |
| Language | English |
| File Type | SRT (Zip File) |
| Running Time | 1h 37m |