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River's Edge

River's Edge

6,1 /10 (51 Votes)
2018 JA 118 min

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.

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Release date

16/02/2018

Votes

51

Popularity

1.0

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

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Status

Released

Original title

リバーズ・エッジ

Language

JA

Runtime

118 min

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Alunauwie

2025-09-29

⭐ 9

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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