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River

2023

Junta Yamaguchi

Riko Fujitani, Manami Honjou, Gota Ishida, Yoshimasa Kondô ...

6.1

650

Sci-Fi Mikoto is a woman working in a century-old inn in Kibune, Kyoto. The day seems to go on as normal, with multiple guests and daily duties. Somewhat overwhelmed, Mikoto takes a break on the banks of a nearby river. But when she returns to work, nothing is the same: exactly two minutes later, for some reason, she finds herself in front of the river again. This will happen to her, as well as to other employees, waiters, chefs and guests, ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"Somehow the heartwarming growth of the ryokan's ragtag and rambunctious residents and employees means that 'River' never once feels tedious"
		Mae Abdulbaki Screen Rant	"'River' is a time loop jaunt that isn't easy to forget, bolstered by fantastic performances and a deep sense of fun (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Matt Donato SlashFilm	"'River' is the mark of a filmmaker who's no one-trick anything —it's a sublime temporal comedy that audiences should not miss"
		Rob Hunter Film School Rejects	"No joke, this Japanese Indie might just be the best and most satisfying film of the year"

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