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Movie poster: River (2011)
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2011 · 89 min Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2011
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Ryuichi Hiroki
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (3 votes)

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Director Ryōhei Watanabe constructs the narrative with a documentary-like restraint, relying on silence and static frames to explore the abyss of personal grief. The film consciously avoids depicting the violence itself, focusing instead on its distant yet inescapable aftermath.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of quiet resilience and the slow, almost imperceptible movement towards healing. It is a testament to the weight of memory and the courage required to face it. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ryuichi Hiroki

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Alone, in a quiet space, allowing its contemplative rhythm to fully resonate.

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