River Returns(2025)
光る川
River Returns Synopsis
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.
River Returns (2025) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Masakazu Kaneko, released on March 22, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Sanetoshi Ariyama, Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi and Tomomitsu Adachi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Masakazu Kaneko
- Writers:
- Masakazu Kaneko, Genki Yoshimura
- Producers:
- Michio Morioka, Mayumi Fukuhara
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuya Yamada
- Production:
- Project Dawn
- Status:
- Released
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River Returns Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sanetoshi Ariyama
as Yucha & Shiro
Asuka Hanamura
as Oyo
Yo Aoi
as Saku
Tomomitsu Adachi
as Haruo
Kinuo Yamada
as Ayumi
Keisuke Horibe
as Storyteller
Tetsu Watanabe
as Matsu
Toshie Negishi
as Batcha
Ken Yasuda
as Tsunekichi
Yusuke Takahashi
as Kinpei
- Ryohei Matsuoka
Ryohei Matsuoka
as Kai
Sayo Ishikawa
as Natsume
Key crew
Directed by Masakazu Kaneko, written by Masakazu Kaneko and Genki Yoshimura, produced by Michio Morioka and Mayumi Fukuhara.
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River Returns Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 15 ratings.
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River Returns – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch River Returns online?
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River Returns (2025) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, Filmin Plus, Amazon Video and Acontra Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in River Returns?
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The main cast of River Returns (2025) includes Sanetoshi Ariyama, Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi, Tomomitsu Adachi and Kinuo Yamada. The film was directed by Masakazu Kaneko. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was River Returns released?
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River Returns was released on March 22, 2025 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is River Returns worth watching?
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River Returns (2025) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for River Returns?
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