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The World of Kanako
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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.
The World of Kanako is a film that explores themes of japan, drug abuse, obsession. It also touches on yakuza and bullying and dysfunctional family.
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Director
Tetsuya Nakashima
Cast
Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Hiroya Shimizu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Joe Odagiri, Asuka Kurosawa, Jun Kunimura, Munetaka Aoki, Megumi Hatachiya, Ai Hashimoto
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The World of Kanako
You can watch The World of Kanako (2014) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
6.5/10
RT Critics
67%
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Director
Tetsuya Nakashima
Cast
Koji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu, Hiroya Shimizu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Joe Odagiri, Asuka Kurosawa, Jun Kunimura, Munetaka Aoki, Megumi Hatachiya, Ai Hashimoto
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japan · drug abuse · obsession · yakuza · bullying · dysfunctional family · alcoholism · ex-cop · police corruption · psychological thriller
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