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The World of Kanako is a film of genre Drama directed by Tetsuya Nakashima released in USA on 4 december 2015 with Kōji Yakusho
The World of Kanako (2014)
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Add to a movie listThe World of Kanako (渇き。, Kawaki., lit. "thirst.") is a 2014 Japanese suspense film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, starring Kōji Yakusho and Nana Komatsu. It was released on 4 July 2014.
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A former detective, Akihiro Fujishima (Kōji Yakusho), tries to search for his daughter Kanako (Nana Komatsu), who has been missing for a few days, and learns about his daughter's secret life.Actors
Kōji Yakusho
(Akikazu Fujishima)
Satoshi Tsumabuki
(Detective Asai)
Joe Odagiri
(Detective Aikawa)
Nana Komatsu
(Kanako Fujishima)
Fumi Nikaidō
(Nami Endo)
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