# Wood Job! (2014)

> A directionless young man discovers resilience, community, and unexpected purpose while struggling through life as a forestry trainee in rural Japan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/161955

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Shinobu Yaguchi
- Cast: Shota Sometani, Masami Nagasawa, Hideaki Ito, Yûka, Naomi Nishida, Makita Sports, Masashi Arifuku, Yoshimasa Kondo
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2964120/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, hopeful, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

## Synopsis

A young man's journey of self-discovery takes him deep into the heart of the forest.

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