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River's Edge( 2018)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Fumi Nikaido

      Haruna Wakagusa

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      Ryo Yoshizawa

      Ichiro Yamada

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      Aoi Morikawa

      Kanna Tajima

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      Shuhei Uesugi

      Kannonzaki

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      Sumire

      Kozue Yoshikawa

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      Shiori Doi

      Rumi

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      Wako Ando

      Yo

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      Takuya Matsunaga

      Takahashi

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      Eriko Tomiyama

      Rumi's Older Sister

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      Jin Shirasu

      Toru

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      Naomi Nishida

      Haruna's Mother

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      Toshiki Ayata

      Old Man

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      Izumi Okamura

      Toru's Friend

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      Sara Ogawa

      Kozue's Classmate

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      Tajima Mayumi

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    A review by Alunauwie

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    Written by Alunauwie on Mon Sep 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 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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • 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