Haruna Wakagusa
Fumi Nikaido
Haruna Wakagusa

“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.
River's Edge (Ribâzu ejji) theatrical trailer - Isao Yukisada-directed movie
Haruna Wakagusa
Fumi Nikaido
Haruna Wakagusa
Ichiro Yamada
Ryo Yoshizawa
Ichiro Yamada
Kanna Tajima
Aoi Morikawa
Kanna Tajima
Kannonzaki
Shuhei Uesugi
Kannonzaki
Kozue Yoshikawa
Sumire
Kozue Yoshikawa
Rumi
Shiori Doi
Rumi
Yo
Wako Ando
Yo
Takahashi
Takuya Matsunaga
Takahashi
Rumi's Older Sister
Eriko Tomiyama
Rumi's Older Sister
Toru
Jin Shirasu
Toru
Haruna's Mother
Naomi Nishida
Haruna's Mother
Old Man
Toshiki Ayata
Old Man
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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