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River

2023 · 86 min Comedy Science Fiction Fantasy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!

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📋 Film Details

Original Title リバー、流れないでよ
Year 2023
Country Japan
Genre Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Director Junta Yamaguchi
Runtime 86 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (101 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film cleverly blends sci-fi premise with situational comedy, using the confined space of a traditional inn to explore human quirks under extraordinary circumstances. The time loop serves as a gentle magnifying glass on routine and social dynamics.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of warm, intelligent humor and a playful look at the mundane turned extraordinary. It’s a charming and thoughtful escape. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Junta Yamaguchi

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With friends, some snacks, and a mood for a clever, leisurely-paced comedy.

🎭 Cast

Riko Fujitani

Riko Fujitani

Mikoto

Yuki Torigoe

Yuki Torigoe

Taku

Munenori Nagano

Munenori Nagano

Head Clerk

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Takashi Sumita

Head Chef

Masashi Suwa

Masashi Suwa

Nomiya

Gota Ishida

Gota Ishida

Kusumi

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Haruki Nakagawa

Sugiyama

Kazunari Tosa

Kazunari Tosa

Hunter

Shiori Kubo

Shiori Kubo

Hisame

Yoshimasa Kondo

Yoshimasa Kondo

Obata

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