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River Returns

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In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.

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Belen Prieto Espinof Nov 14
4/5
Between the magnificence and the ordinary, the story leaves a mark and invites contemplation, reminding us that, despite our differences and limitations, we all share a connection with life and our environment. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography 06/23/2025
With River Returns, Masakazu Kaneko explores the themes he holds so dear in a fresh and engaging way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Masakazu Kaneko

Director

Sanetoshi Ariyama

Actor

Asuka Hanamura

Actor

Yo Aoi

Actor

Tomomitsu Adachi

Actor

Kinuo Yamada

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Synopsis In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.
Director
Masakazu Kaneko
Screenwriter
Masakazu Kaneko, Genki Yoshimura
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 48m
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