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River is a film of genre Drama directed by Ryūichi Hiroki with Misako Renbutsu
River (2011)
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Add to a movie listRiver is a 2011 Japanese drama film based on the 2008 Akihabara massacre incident. The film is written and directed by Ryūichi Hiroki. The film stars actress Misako Renbutsu, who will play the role of a person who lost her love interest in the attacks.
River debuted at the 12th Tokyo Filmex as one of its special presentations. It will subsequently be released in Japanese cinemas on 10 March 2012.
Synopsis
Hikari's boyfriend is one of those killed in the Akihabara massacre incident. Suffering from the shock of her loss and unable to accept this reality, she cuts herself off from the outside world. She eventually manages to muster enough courage to visit Akihabara, the scene of the incident. There, she encounters many people who are still coming to terms with the aftermath of the incident and are still suffering from the aftereffects.Actors
Misako Renbutsu
(Hikari)
Mami Nakamura
(Street photographer)
Tomorowo Taguchi
(Maid cafe owner)
Tokio Emoto
(Suicidal Boy)
Toshie Negishi
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