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The World of Kanako (2014)

6.5 | Jul 04, 2014 (JP) | Mystery, Crime, Thriller | 01:58
Budget: N/A | Revenue: 6 457 479

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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Assistant Director
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Assistant Sound Engineer, Score Engineer
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Executive Producer, Producer
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Cast

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Koji Yakusho
Akikazu Fujishima
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Nana Komatsu
Kanako Fujishima
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Hiroya Shimizu
I / Narrator
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Satoshi Tsumabuki
Detective Asai
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Joe Odagiri
Detective Aikawa
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Asuka Kurosawa
Kiriko Fujishima
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Jun Kunimura
Dr. Tsujimura
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Munetaka Aoki
Sakiyama
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Megumi Hatachiya
Detective Aikawa's Wife
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Ai Hashimoto
Morishita

Reviews

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Alunauwie
9 | Sep 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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ColinJ
8 | Feb 16, 2017
A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.