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River Returns

River Returns (2025)

1h 48m 4.7/10 IMDb
DramaFantasy

In 1958, as a deadly typhoon approaches, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to a haunted mountain pool, determined to calm a sorrowful spirit whose grief has cursed the village with devastating floods.

Director: Masakazu Kaneko

Cast: Sanetoshi Ariyama, Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi, Tomomitsu Adachi, Kinuo Yamada

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Grief / bereavement (major focus)
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