The film had its world premiere at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival on May 16 , 2015 . Prior to , Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate acquired U.S distribution rights to the film . A24 later acquired distribution rights , after Roadside and Lionsgate dropped the film for unknown reasons . The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on August 26 , 2016
2015 Cannes Film Festival
2015 Cannes Film Festival
The Sea of Trees