The World of Kanako

Say goodbye to reason.

6.4
20141h 58m

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The World of Kanako Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Kôji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu Movie HD

The World of Kanako Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Kôji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu Movie HD

Cast

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Koji Yakusho

Akikazu Fujishima

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Nana Komatsu

Kanako Fujishima

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Hiroya Shimizu

I / Narrator

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Satoshi Tsumabuki

Detective Asai

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Joe Odagiri

Detective Aikawa

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Asuka Kurosawa

Kiriko Fujishima

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Jun Kunimura

Dr. Tsujimura

Photo of Megumi Hatachiya

Megumi Hatachiya

Detective Aikawa's Wife

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Ai Hashimoto

Morishita

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Fumi Nikaido

Nami Endo

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Miki Nakatani

Rie Azuma

Photo of Aoi Morikawa

Aoi Morikawa

Tomoko Nagano

Photo of Mahiro Takasugi

Mahiro Takasugi

Yasuhiro Matsunaga

Photo of Shono Hayama

Shono Hayama

Seiji Ogata

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Daichi Watanabe

Hiroshi Kawamoto

Photo of Kazunori Mimura

Kazunori Mimura

Shimazu's Friend (uncredited)

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Reviews

C

ColinJ

8/10

A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.

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Alunauwie

9/10

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)

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