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The World of Kanako is a film of genre Drama directed by Tetsuya Nakashima released in USA on 4 december 2015 with Kōji Yakusho

The World of Kanako (2014)

The World of Kanako
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Released in USA 4 december 2015
Length 1h58
Directed by
Genres Drama,    Thriller,    Horror,    Crime
Rating64% 3.2491553.2491553.2491553.2491553.249155

The World of Kanako (渇き。, Kawaki., lit. "thirst.") is a 2014 Japanese suspense film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima, starring Kōji Yakusho and Nana Komatsu. It was released on 4 July 2014.

Synopsis

A former detective, Akihiro Fujishima (Kōji Yakusho), tries to search for his daughter Kanako (Nana Komatsu), who has been missing for a few days, and learns about his daughter's secret life.

Actors

Kōji Yakusho

(Akikazu Fujishima)
Satoshi Tsumabuki

(Detective Asai)
Joe Odagiri

(Detective Aikawa)
Nana Komatsu

(Kanako Fujishima)
Fumi Nikaidō

(Nami Endo)
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