Shimanto River

A young boy, Atsu, grows up along the banks of the Shimanto River in rural southern Shikoku. He comes to grips with the unfairness of life and the emotional pain involved in the loss of innocence. The film is based on an autobiographical novel written by Kyuzo Sasayama.

Director: Hideo Onchi

Cast: Kanako Higuchi, Kaori Takahashi, Bengal, Meika Seri, Kōen Okumura, Aoi Nakajima, Takahito Hosoyamada, Renji Ishibashi

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.