The World of Kanako (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The World of Kanako is a 2015 drama horror film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, starring Kôji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu and Satoshi Tsumabuki. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $6.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Tetsuya Nakashima
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Drafthouse Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The World of Kanako About?
The premise of The World of Kanako without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former detective finds his quiet life shattered when his teenage daughter disappears. Forced to confront his past, he delves into a complex and disturbing mystery, uncovering long-buried secrets within his family. The investigation reveals a tangled web of relationships and hidden truths that challenge his understanding of his daughter and the people he thought he knew. The search for answers leads him down a dark and dangerous path, threatening to unravel everything he holds dear.
The World of Kanako Cast
Kôji Yakusho leads the cast, with Nana Komatsu and Satoshi Tsumabuki. Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tetsuya Nakashima
More from Tetsuya Nakashima
More films directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, best-rated first: Kamikaze Girls, The Brightest Sun, It Comes and Confessions.
The World of Kanako Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The World of Kanako 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
351 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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The World of Kanako Plot Summary
What happens in The World of Kanako 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
Akikazu Fujishima, portrayed by Kôji Yakusho, is a former detective whose life spiraled downward after a violent incident stemming from his wife’s infidelity. This led to the disintegration of his marriage, loss of his job, and estrangement from his daughter. Now, Akikazu is a troubled, unstable alcoholic who wanders through life in a haze of dysfunction.
Years later, he receives a desperate call from his ex-wife Kiriko, played by Asuka Kurosawa, informing him that their daughter Kanako, a character brought to life by Nana Komatsu, has vanished without a trace. Fueled by desperation, Akikazu embarks on a chaotic investigation into her disappearance. He receives assistance from detective Asai, masterfully portrayed by Satoshi Tsumabuki, though Asai rarely engages in the hunt, leaving Akikazu to fend for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of The World of Kanako, scene by scene
The World of Kanako Box Office
The World of Kanako grossed $6.6 million worldwide. $16,627 came from the US and Canada and $6.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.6M
- US & Canada
- $16.6K
- International
- $6.6M
The World of Kanako Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The World of Kanako.
How Well Do You Know The World of Kanako?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The World of Kanako Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “渴罪” and “Kawaki”.
- Also known as
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- 渴罪
- Kawaki
- Thirst
- 갈증
- Жажда
- 渴望
- El mundo de Kanako
- คานาโกะ นางฟ้าอเวจี
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The World of Kanako FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The World of Kanako, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The World of Kanako?
The World of Kanako runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The World of Kanako released?
The World of Kanako was released on December 4, 2015.
Who directed The World of Kanako?
The World of Kanako was directed by Tetsuya Nakashima.
More films by Tetsuya Nakashima Who is in the cast of The World of Kanako?
The World of Kanako stars Kôji Yakusho, Nana Komatsu and Satoshi Tsumabuki, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The World of Kanako make at the box office?
The World of Kanako grossed $6.6 million worldwide ($16,627 domestic, $6.6 million international).
How is The World of Kanako rated?
The World of Kanako has 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The World of Kanako have a post-credit scene?
No. The World of Kanako has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The World of Kanako in?
The original language of The World of Kanako is Japanese.
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