River’s Edge (2018): Cast & Plot
River’s Edge is a 2018 crime drama directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Fumi Nikaido as Haruna Wakagusa, Ryo Yoshizawa and Naomi Nishida. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Isao Yukisada
- Original language
-
Japanese - Studio
- Kino Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is River’s Edge About?
The premise of River’s Edge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The discovery of a body near the river draws a group of high schoolers into a complex web of secrets and unexpected connections. Haruna befriends the reclusive Yamada and becomes entangled in the complicated dynamic between him, a popular model, and a girl consumed by an intense, unrequited love. As they navigate their relationships, a distorted bond is formed, revealing hidden truths and testing the limits of friendship.
River’s Edge Cast & Characters
Fumi Nikaido leads the cast as Haruna Wakagusa, with Ryo Yoshizawa as Ichiro Yamada and Naomi Nishida as Haruna's Mother. Directed by Isao Yukisada; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Isao Yukisada
- Fumi Nikaido as Haruna Wakagusa
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Ichiro Yamada
- Naomi Nishida as Haruna's Mother
- Aoi Morikawa as Kanna Tajima
Also Starring in River’s Edge
· 11 more- Jin Shirasu Toru
- Shuhei Uesugi Kannonzaki
- Toshiki Ayata Old Man
- Sumire Kozue Yoshikawa
- Eriko Tomiyama Rumi's Older Sister
- Izumi Okamura Toru's Friend
- Takuya Matsunaga Takahashi
- Shiori Doi Rumi
- Wako Ando Yo
- Sara Ogawa Kozue's Classmate
- Tajima Mayumi
River’s Edge Plot Summary
What happens in River’s Edge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Northern California, a chilling moment opens the story as a pre-teen named Tim tips his sister’s doll into a river, catching sight of a teenager named John smoking nearby beside the lifeless body of his girlfriend Jamie. Not long after, Tim roams a convenience store and, while John is denied a beer for being underage, Tim slips two cans of Olde English 800 into his pockets. John steps out to start his car, only to discover Tim has left the beer cans on the front seat, a small act with big consequences. Tim then shadows John on a ride to buy marijuana, and when he returns home, his older brother Matt and their mother are combing the house for the missing doll.
Full summary
The whole story of River’s Edge, scene by scene
River’s Edge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of River’s Edge.
How Well Do You Know River’s Edge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which teenage character is seen smoking next to Jamie's naked corpse early in the film?
River’s Edge Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Ribazu Ejji” and “Ribaazu Ejji”.
- Also known as
-
- Ribazu Ejji
- Ribaazu Ejji
- Rivers.Edge
- Rivers Edge
- 河畔的恶意
- リバーズ・エッジ：2018
- 我很好
- 河畔
- Στην Όχθη του Ποταμού
- Juventude Assassina
- 리버스 엣지
Seen River’s Edge?
River’s Edge FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of River’s Edge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is River’s Edge?
River’s Edge runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was River’s Edge released?
River’s Edge was released on February 15, 2018.
Who directed River’s Edge?
River’s Edge was directed by Isao Yukisada.
More films by Isao Yukisada Who is in the cast of River’s Edge?
River’s Edge stars Fumi Nikaido as Haruna Wakagusa, Ryo Yoshizawa as Ichiro Yamada and Naomi Nishida as Haruna's Mother, among 15 credited actors.
Does River’s Edge have a post-credit scene?
No. River’s Edge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is River’s Edge in?
The original language of River’s Edge is Japanese.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
