THE WORLD OF KANAKO follows ex-detective Akikazu on the hunt for his daughter, Kanako which leads to a shocking trail of sex and violence.

An uncompromising thriller of operatic scope, THE WORLD OF KANAKO is a nonstop visual and emotional assault to the senses as it follows ex-detective Akikazu on the hunt for his daughter, Kanako. What he discovers is a web of depravity surrounding both Kanako and himself. As he stumbles along a shocking trail of drugs, sex and violence, he finds himself unprepared for the shocking revelations.

Media

Bonus Materials

• In Japanese with English subtitles
• The Making of The World of Kanako (1080p; 1.78:1; 31:25): Interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. In Japanese with English subtitles.
• Interview with actress Nana Komatsu (1080p; 1.78:1; 34:46): In Japanese with English subtitles.
• Interview with author Akio Fukamachi (1080p; 1.78:1; 7:51): In Japanese with English subtitles.

Cast & Crew

•       Koji Yakusho
•       Nana Komatsu
•       Satoshi Tsumabuki

Director: Tetsuya Nakashima

Producer: Satomi Odake

Producer: Yutaka Suzuki

Producers: Satomi Odake

Producers: Yutaka Suzuki

Additional Details

Label: Drafthouse

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 118 mins

Region: 1

Release Date: 07/09/24

UPC: 760137155744