High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
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Fumi Nikaido
Haruna Wakagusa
Ryo Yoshizawa
Ichiro Yamada
Aoi Morikawa
Kanna Tajima
Shuhei Uesugi
Kannonzaki
Sumire
Kozue Yoshikawa
Shiori Doi
Rumi
Wako Ando
Yo
Takuya Matsunaga
Takahashi
Eriko Tomiyama
Rumi's Older Sister
Jin Shirasu
Toru
Director
Isao Yukisada
Screenplay
Misaki Setoyama
Tagline
"An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond."
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Production
Kino Films, Sony Music Artists, AMUSE, Kinoshita Group, Asmik Ace, VAP, Second Sight, Bridgehead, THEFOOL
Alunauwie
September 29, 2025
River’s Edge explores the dark and often overlooked struggles of adolescence, diverging from typical teen narratives by highlighting emotional turmoil, identity crises, and hidden traumas. Each character is given depth and space to unfold, creating a compelling yet somber portrayal of youth. Though some narrative choices—like the unexplained interview scenes—feel disjointed, the film overall offer...
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