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River

2011Movie1 h 29 min

57

DecentGoodWatch score

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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7 of 7

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Directed by: Ryuichi Hiroki
Written by: Ryuichi Hiroki, Nami Kikkawa
Produced by: Yasushi Minatoya
Music by: Quinka, with a Yawn

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Facts

March 9, 2011 · 1 h 29 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released: March 9, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Keywords: based on true story

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3 questions, like "Is River worth watching?"

Questions about River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is River worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2).

Is River plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is River in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.