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2014

Kawaki

The World of Kanako

渇き。

(c)2014 "THE WORLD OF KANAKO" Film Partners

(c)2014 "THE WORLD OF KANAKO" Film Partners

(c)2014 "THE WORLD OF KANAKO" Film Partners

(c)2014 "THE WORLD OF KANAKO" Film Partners

Release Date
June, 27th, 2014
Running Time
118 min
Genre
Drama , Feature
Color
Color
Screening Format
DCP
Subtitle
,
Screening Format with Subtitles
English (DCP)

[ Directed by ]

[ Produced by ]

[ Cast ]

[ Staff ]

[ Production Company ]

GAGA, Licri, GyaO!, TSUTAYA

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

GAGA

[ Production Studio ]

Licri

[ Story ]

An adaptation of author Fukamachi Akio's bestselling novel "Hateshinaki Kawaki" (never-ending thirst) by CONFESSIONS director Nakashima Tetsuya. Stylish visuals evoke the insane relationship between a violent father and his devilish daughter. Newcomer Komatsu Nana holds her ground impressively against a cast of seasoned actors including Yakusho Koji.
Former police detective Fujishima (Yakusho) learns from his ex-wife that their daughter Kanako (Komatsu) has gone missing. When he begins making inquiries among her acquaintances, her shocking true nature comes to light, and his actions gradually become more extreme.

[ Official Site ]

http://kawaki.gaga.ne.jp

[ Film Festivals, Awards ]

2014 Toronto International Film Festival, Vanguard
2014 Fantastic Fest, Fantastic Feature Competition, Best Screenplay
2014 Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, Official Fantàstic Competition, Best Actor Award

[ Contact (International) ]

For further contact details, please contact UNIJAPAN -> [ Contact ]

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