The World of Kanako (2014) Reviews & Ratings

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The World of Kanako reviews

The World of Kanako holds a 6.4/10 average from 230 TMDB ratings.

A visual and emotional sledghammer of a movie.
— ColinJ (8/10)

The World of Kanako, adapted from Akio Fukamachi’s novel Endless Thirst, delivers a disturbing yet powerful portrayal of teenage darkness and broken families. With its non-linear narrative and intense visuals, the film demands full attention, as its fragmented structure gradually reveals the emotional depth behind Kanako’s seemingly perfect facade. Though some editing choices and plot logic feel inconsistent, the ra…
— Alunauwie (9/10)

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.

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