Top billed cast

1. 

   Koji Yakusho

   Akikazu Fujishima

2. 

   Nana Komatsu

   Kanako Fujishima

3. 

   Hiroya Shimizu

   I / Narrator

4. 

   Satoshi Tsumabuki

   Detective Asai

5. 

   Joe Odagiri

   Detective Aikawa

6. 

   Asuka Kurosawa

   Kiriko Fujishima

7. 

   Jun Kunimura

   Dr. Tsujimura

8. 

   Munetaka Aoki

   Sakiyama

9. 

   Megumi Hatachiya

   Detective Aikawa's Wife

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie

Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-23

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 you...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
Japanese

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$6,457,479.00

Keywords

• japan
• drug abuse
• obsession
• yakuza
• bullying
• dysfunctional family
• alcoholism
• ex-cop
• police corruption
• psychological thriller
• relationship
• secret life
• ex-husband ex-wife relationship
• dark secret
• missing daughter
• father daughter relationship
• former detective