Mystery · Crime
The World of Kanako
Say goodbye to reason.
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.
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Top Cast
Koji Yakusho
Akikazu Fujishima
Nana Komatsu
Kanako Fujishima
Hiroya Shimizu
I / Narrator
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Detective Asai
Joe Odagiri
Detective Aikawa
Asuka Kurosawa
Kiriko Fujishima
Jun Kunimura
Dr. Tsujimura
Munetaka Aoki
Sakiyama
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Production
GYAO
GAGA CorporationReviews
ColinJ
8/102/16/2017
A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.
Alunauwie
9/109/23/2025
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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