The World of Kanako

The World of Kanako

2014118 min
6.4/10
MysteryCrimeThriller

Plot Summary

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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👥Cast (46)

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Akikazu Fujishima

Nana Komatsu

Nana Komatsu

Kanako Fujishima

Hiroya Shimizu

Hiroya Shimizu

I / Narrator

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Detective Asai

Joe Odagiri

Joe Odagiri

Detective Aikawa

Asuka Kurosawa

Asuka Kurosawa

Kiriko Fujishima

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Dr. Tsujimura

Munetaka Aoki

Munetaka Aoki

Sakiyama

Megumi Hatachiya

Megumi Hatachiya

Detective Aikawa's Wife

Ai Hashimoto

Ai Hashimoto

Morishita

Fumi Nikaido

Fumi Nikaido

Nami Endo

Miki Nakatani

Miki Nakatani

Rie Azuma

🎬Crew

Director

Tetsuya Nakashima

Writers

Nobuhiro Monma, Miako Tadano, Tetsuya Nakashima

Producers

Yutaka Suzuki, Tatsumi Yoda, Kazuo Nakanishi, Satomi Odake, Naohito Miyamoto

🖼️Gallery (6 images)

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🏷️Keywords

japandrug abuseyakuzabullyingex-coppolice corruptionsecret lifeex-husband ex-wife relationshipfather daughter relationshiprelationships

💬Reviews (2)

C

ColinJ

2/16/2017

A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.

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Alunauwie

9/23/2025

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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Production Companies

GYAO
GAGA Corporation