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Behind the Trees (2023): cast, story & where to watch

2023 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2023, Behind the Trees is a drama film directed by Thiago Cazado, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. Paulo lives a troubled relationship with his wife Jessica. After a serious argument, he goes cycling and ends up getting lost in a region known as "The Whispering Forest", a secret place where men meet for sexual purposes with another men. Unhappy in his marriage, Paulo has no idea how much his life is about to change, especially when he meets Luigi, a young boy who exudes sex and freedom and that he will make him discover his true sexuality. It will be an explosive encounter that will force him to accept himself as a gay man.

Who’s in it. Behind the Trees stars Léo Carius as Paulo, Thiago Cazado as Luigi, William Ferreira and María García as Jéssica, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Behind the Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Trees page.

If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Trees tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Behind the Trees (2023)?
In US, Behind the Trees is available to stream on Dekkoo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Behind the Trees worth watching?
Behind the Trees holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Behind the Trees?
Behind the Trees stars Léo Carius, Thiago Cazado, William Ferreira, María García and Murilo Richard.
When was Behind the Trees released?
Behind the Trees was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.