The Wood is a 1999 romantic comedy, directed and written by Rick Famuyiwa and also written by Todd Boyd. It stars Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones, and Taye Diggs. It was released on July 16, 1999.
Plot[]
Three old friends Mike (Omar Epps), Roland (Taye Diggs) and Slim (Richard T. Jones) recount memories of their shared childhood in Inglewood, California, as they prepare for Roland's wedding to his fiancée, Lisa (LisaRaye McCoy). When the groom goes missing without a word, Mike and Slim struggle to find their nervous friend and return him to his impatient bride before the wedding begins. Along the way, they continue to swap stories about lessons learned during their awkward teenage years.
Cast[]
- Omar Epps as Michael "Mike" Tarver
- Richard T. Jones as Laveinio "Slim" Hightower
- Taye Diggs as Roland Blackmon
- Sanaa Lathan as Alicia
- LisaRaye McCoy as Lisa
- Sean Nelson as Young Mike
- Duane Finley as Young Slim
- Trent Cameron as Young Roland
- Malinda Williams as Young Alicia
- De'Aundre Bonds as Stacey
- Antwon Tanner as Boo