River Returns
光る川
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.
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River Returns | Fantasporto 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masakazu Kaneko
- Screenplay & Story
- Masakazu Kaneko, Genki Yoshimura
- Original Score
- Masakatsu Takagi
- Original Title
- 光る川
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Project Dawn
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masakazu Kaneko
Masakazu Kaneko, Genki Yoshimura
Masakatsu Takagi
Tatsuya Yamada
Michio Morioka, Cathy Ni, Changhui Shi, Tenten Wei, Mayumi Fukuhara
Department Leadership Roster
Masakazu Kaneko
Director
Tatsuya Yamada
Director of Photography
Masakazu Kaneko
Screenplay
Genki Yoshimura
Screenplay
Michio Morioka
Producer
Mayumi Fukuhara
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Returns
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What is River Returns about?
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.
Who directed River Returns?
River Returns was directed by Masakazu Kaneko.
Who stars in River Returns?
The principal cast of River Returns includes Sanetoshi Ariyama, Asuka Hanamura, Yo Aoi, Tomomitsu Adachi, Kinuo Yamada.
When was River Returns released and how long is it?
River Returns was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for River Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River Returns was composed by Masakatsu Takagi.