
Himizu(2011)
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.


“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.

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
River's Edge is a crime, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of infidelity, japan, homophobia, river, bullying, unrequited love. Directed by Isao Yukisada, it stars Fumi Nikaido, Ryo Yoshizawa, Aoi Morikawa. 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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