FEATURE FILM

The World of Kanako

6.4/10
TMDB234 votes
2014Original: Japanese118 min

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.

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Hiroya Shimizu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Joe Odagiri

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About The World of Kanako

Say goodbye to reason.

The World of Kanako (2014) is a film in the mystery, crime, thriller genres. Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima. The cast includes Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Hiroya Shimizu, Satoshi Tsumabuki.

Released
2014-07-04
Original language
Japanese
Runtime
118 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Japan
Production companies
GYAO, Licri, GAGA Corporation
Writers
Tetsuya Nakashima, Miako Tadano, Nobuhiro Monma, Akio Fukamachi

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Audience reviews

6.4/10 from 234 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

ColinJ

TMDB member review

A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.

Alunauwie

TMDB member review

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…

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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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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.

Who stars in The World of Kanako?

Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Hiroya Shimizu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Joe Odagiri, Asuka Kurosawa. See the cast cards above for character names.

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