River's Edge (2018)

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

River's Edge (2018) poster

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
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kenji Maki
Editing: Tsuyoshi Imai
Production: Kino Films, Sony Music Artists, AMUSE, Kinoshita Group, Asmik Ace, VAP, Second Sight, Bridgehead, THEFOOL
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption

Keywords

infidelity, japan, homophobia, river, bullying, unrequited love, dead body, tokyo, japan, based on manga, mature, classmate, eating disorder, modeling, erotic, nudity

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is River's Edge about?
High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
Who directed River's Edge?
River's Edge was directed by Isao Yukisada.
Who stars in River's Edge?
River's Edge stars Fumi Nikaido, Ryo Yoshizawa, Aoi Morikawa, Shuhei Uesugi, Sumire, Shiori Doi.
How long is River's Edge?
River's Edge has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is River's Edge?
River's Edge is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was River's Edge produced?
River's Edge was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of River's Edge?
The themes of River's Edge include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.