River's Edge

NC-17

3/1/20191h 58m

Digital Release (US)

~ An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond. ~

Overview:

High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.

Director:

Isao Yukisada

Status:

Released

Language:

Japanese

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

infidelity
japan
homophobia
river
bullying
unrequited love
dead body
tokyo, japan
based on manga
mature
classmate
eating disorder
modeling
erotic
nudity
boys' love (bl)
school bullying
adapted from a manga

Cast

Fumi Nikaido

~ as ~

Haruna Wakagusa

Ryo Yoshizawa

~ as ~

Ichiro Yamada

Aoi Morikawa

~ as ~

Kanna Tajima

Shuhei Uesugi

~ as ~

Kannonzaki

Sumire

~ as ~

Kozue Yoshikawa

Shiori Doi

~ as ~

Rumi

Wako Ando

~ as ~

Takuya Matsunaga

~ as ~

Takahashi

Eriko Tomiyama

~ as ~

Rumi's Older Sister

Jin Shirasu

~ as ~

Toru

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Reviews (1)

A
Alunauwie
Written 2 month(s) ago
9
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 offers a haunting reflection on the loneliness and complexity of growing up.

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