Into the Forest (2015)

After a massive power outage, two sisters learn to survive on their own in their isolated woodland home.

Director:

Patricia Rozema

Writers:

Patricia Rozema, Jean Hegland (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Max Minghella

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ellen Page	...	Nell
Evan Rachel Wood	...	Eva
Max Minghella	...	Eli
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Robert
Michael Eklund	...	Stan
Wendy Crewson	...	Mom
Ronin Cara	...	Baby
Owen Cara	...	Baby
Crystal Pite	...	Ruby
Lorne Cardinal	...	Jerry
Katherine Cowie	...	Catherine
Sandy Sidhu	...	Quiz Woman

Storyline

In a world that is increasingly dependent on electricity, a power outage seems like an awful predicament, as we can't imagine ourselves living in a world deprived of electricity. With this in mind, after a lingering power outage, a father and his two daughters will find themselves trapped in a completely different reality; one that will change their lives forever. But, is this outage regional, or does it affect the entire country? In the end--as these, and other, more crucial questions require an answer--no one can tell if the family has what it takes to survive; nonetheless, they will still have to put to the test their skills, their adaptability and endurance, but above all, find the courage to challenge the integrity of their familial bonds.

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Plot Keywords:

post apocalypse | rape | death of father | survival | pregnant from rape | 

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Taglines:

Hope is power

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of violence involving rape, language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dans la forêt

Filming Locations:

Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,438, 29 July 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$6,438, 29 July 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rhombus Media,BRON Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Movie contains Ellen Page's first on screen nude scene.

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Goofs

While the community is suffering from a large scale power outage, the family, upon first venturing to town, stops at a gas station which notes they have no gas. However the gas station has a roof over the pumps, which clearly has lights on.

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Connections

Features Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)

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Soundtracks

Play It Right
Performed by Sylvan Esso , with vocals by Amelia Meath
Written by Amelia Meath (SESAC), Molly Sarle (SESAC), Alexandra Sauser-Monnig (as Alexandra Monnig) (SESAC), and Nicholas Sanborn
Published by LNF (SESAC), Molly Erin (SESAC), Night Paver Publishing (SESAC), administered by Domino US Publishing Company USA (SESAC) / Big Deal Music Publishing
Courtesy of Partisan Records

User Reviews

Beautiful Work by Patricia Rozema

I had the privilege of seeing this at a film festival in Chicago, where the director--Patricia Rozema--gave a Q&A session after the credits rolled. Before walking in, all I knew was that it starred Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood--actresses whom I thought were talented as is-- and that it was a "post-apocalyptic" film.

However, rather than zombies or nuclear fallout wiping out humankind, what I saw was an emotionally powerful story of how two sisters enter a new world while discarding an old one; through this process, I saw some of the most believable character arcs thanks to Page and Wood's incredible performances.

The set-up is deceptively simple: a house in an isolated forest. Rozema used this setting to evoke moods of both tension, beauty, and fear. The scenes were beautifully shot and accompanied by an equally beautiful score by Max Richter. I found the sisters' interaction with the house and surrounding forest to be incredibly engaging throughout.

There are no cataclysmic doomsday scenes here; no cracks in the earth swallowing up humanity. If you want to see a film like that, there are plenty to choose from. But if you want to instead see a film that makes you feel raw emotions and reflect as you watch the sisters' transformation in a time of adversity, then I can't recommend this film enough.