River's Edge
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River's Edge

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

2018 1h 58m ★ 5.9 (47 votes) Released

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

Screenplay

Misaki Setoyama

Rating
5.9
Runtime
118 min

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Kinoshita Group Kinoshita Group
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Alunauwie
★ 9/10 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)

Keywords

infidelityjapanhomophobiariverbullyingunrequited lovedead bodytokyo, japanbased on mangamatureclassmateeating disordermodelingeroticnudityboys' love (bl)school bullying

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