River (2023)
1h 26m | PG-13
The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto is standing in front of the Kibune river at the back of the building when she is called back to work. But two minutes later, she finds herself back at the river again. The whole inn seems to be stuck in a time loop!
Director: Junta Yamaguchi
Studio: Europe Kikaku
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Video: 720p
Cast
Riko Fujitani
as Mikoto
Yuki Torigoe
as Taku
Munenori Nagano
as Head Clerk
Takashi Sumita
as Head Chef
Masashi Suwa
as Nomiya
Gota Ishida
as Kusumi
Reviews
Besides the comedy, _River_ feels like a more polished version of _Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes_ (_BTITM_) in every aspect. It’s still humorous, but just lacks the audible laughs _BTITM_ had. Even though they’re similar in concept, _River_ has an entire area stuck in this time paradox — much like a Bermuda Triangle for its 96-minute run time. _River_ is smartly written, has a fantastic cast, and is beautifully filmed. **Full review:** https://bit.ly/2imeloop