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The World of Kanako

The World of Kanako

渇き。

6.437

2014

118 min

Mystery

Crime

Thriller

When Kanako, a model daughter and a brilliant student, disappears, her mother asks her ex-husband, a violent former policeman, to find her. As his investigation progresses, his idealized image of Kanako cracks: the girl hides a dark life that her father can not even imagine.

The World of Kanako

渇き。

6.437

2014

118 min

Mystery

Crime

Thriller

When Kanako, a model daughter and a brilliant student, disappears, her mother asks her ex-husband, a violent former policeman, to find her. As his investigation progresses, his idealized image of Kanako cracks: the girl hides a dark life that her father can not even imagine.

Cast

Koji Yakusho

Akikazu Fujishima

Nana Komatsu

Kanako Fujishima

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Detective Asai

Hiroya Shimizu

I / Narrator

Fumi Nikaido

Nami Endo

Ai Hashimoto

Morishita

Jun Kunimura

Dr. Tsujimura

Asuka Kurosawa

Kiriko Fujishima

Munetaka Aoki

Sakiyama

Joe Odagiri

Detective Aikawa

Miki Nakatani

Rie Azuma

Aoi Morikawa

Tomoko Nagano

Reviews

ColinJ

@ColinJ

4 years ago

A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.

Alunauwie

@Alunauwie

2 weeks ago

The World of Kanako, adapted from Akio Fukamachi’s novel Endless Thirst, delivers a disturbing yet powerful portrayal of teenage darkness and broken families. With its non-linear narrative and intense visuals, the film demands full attention, as its fragmented structure gradually reveals the emotional depth behind Kanako’s seemingly perfect facade. Though some editing choices and plot logic feel inconsistent, the raw performances—especially by Nana Komatsu and Koji Yakusho—elevate the film into a gripping psychological experience that boldly exposes the dark undercurrents of modern youth. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)