
River's Edge
An unknown dead body left by the riverside leads them to sharing a secret and creating a distorted bond.
Directed by Isao Yukisada
Produced by Kino Films, Sony Music Artists
A dark, introspective drama about damaged high schoolers bound by a dangerous secret, exploring desire, shame, and the distorted intimacy that forms around transgression.
High schooler Haruna befriends loner Yamada, then is drawn into the tangled relationship between him, a model and the girl who loves him unreasonably.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is River's Edge sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does River's Edge end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is River's Edge scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is River's Edge easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is River's Edge violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like River's Edge
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as River's Edge
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like River's Edge, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like River's Edge, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like River's Edge, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































