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River's Edge

A high school student named Haruna befriends the reclusive Yamada, and is drawn into the tangled dynamic among Yamada, a model, and the girl who loves him unreasonably.

Director(s)

Yu Koreyasu

Isao Yukisada

Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix

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Cast & Crew

Fumi Nikaido

Fumi Nikaido

Haruna Wakagusa

Naomi Nishida

Naomi Nishida

Haruna's Mother

Jin Shirasu

Jin Shirasu

Toru

Aoi Morikawa

Aoi Morikawa

Kanna Tajima

Toshiki Ayata

Toshiki Ayata

Old Man

Isao Yukisada

Isao Yukisada

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Izumi Okamura

Izumi Okamura

Toru's Friend

Shiori Doi

Shiori Doi

Rumi

Sumire

Sumire

Kozue Yoshikawa

Wako Ando

Wako Ando

Yo

Shuhei Uesugi

Shuhei Uesugi

Kannonzaki

Takuya Matsunaga

Takuya Matsunaga

Takahashi

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa

Ichiro Yamada

Eriko Tomiyama

Eriko Tomiyama

Rumi's Older Sister

Sara Ogawa

Sara Ogawa

Kozue's Classmate

Tajima Mayumi

Tajima Mayumi

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Yu Koreyasu

Yu Koreyasu

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Details

GenresCrime, Drama
Runtime1h 58 mins
Released on16 Feb 2018
Languageja
Produced InJapan

Reviews

Alunauwie

9/10

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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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River's Edge (Ribâzu ejji) theatrical trailer - Isao Yukisada-directed movie