River's Edge
An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond.
High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
February 16, 2018
Popularity
1
Director
Isao Yukisada
Writer
Misaki Setoyama
Producer
Shunsuke Koga
Producer
Tsuyoshi Sugiyama
Where to Watch
Cast
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
Naomi Nishida
Haruna's Mother
Toshiki Ayata
Old Man
Izumi Okamura
Toru's Friend
Sara Ogawa
Kozue's Classmate
Tajima Mayumi
Kuniharu Tokunaga
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Reviews
Alunauwie
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)
