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The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto and is stuck in a time loop.
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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle Somehow the heartwarming growth of the ryokan's ragtag and rambunctious residents and employees, across conversations, chase sequences, and even lyrical romance, means that River never once feels tedious. Oct 3, 2023 Full Review Rebecca Sayce FILMHOUNDS Magazine A wonderful watch that is sure to put a spring in your step, River is a delightfully spacey romp with twists and turns around every corner wrapped in a scenic package. Rated: 4/5 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Yamaguchi and his regular writer, Makoto Ueda, have such a deep understanding of their characters that it’s the emotional timeline, rather than the physical one, that becomes the subject of real concern. Rated: 4/5 Feb 12, 2024 Full Review Michelle Kisner The Movie Sleuth River is a heartfelt and ingenious take on time loops and makes an excellent companion piece to Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. Feb 12, 2024 Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net It's exciting to see them play with the potential of this concept... So adorable and uplifting and wholesome, which is part of the magic of the experience. Rated: 9.5/10 Oct 22, 2023 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Touching and hilarious, this sweet dramedy is a delightful, lighthearted, and clever entry in the director’s time loop filmography. Oct 16, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Concorde 1 A well-thought and aesthetically pleasing movie that allows for a fun, original and captivating experience. I really enjoyed all the details that led to an immersive discovery of many elements of the Japanese culture. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Alejandro B This humble film manages to deliver with its curious/original plot and awkardly lovable characters even if the concept is not taken very far. It is charming, lighthearted and a bit nonsensical, and so it is well worth a watch as a comedy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review John C Didn't expect to get quite so sent to this part of Japan! Everything about this film was delightful! The story, the cast, the effortless direction!! A real treat! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/21/25 Full Review Kara K A simple and seem like a small budget passion project with a genuine story line really captivating. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Chris O While stuck in a Loop that incorporates the passing seasons, the staff of a hotel try to both keep their guests happy and informed while also attempting to understand and extricate themselves from the situation. Unlike other loop themed tales, everyone recalls everything from previous iterations. This allows them to perform a variety of experiments to gain information that could lead to an exit. At same time all the usual human responses and interactions proceed apace. With an overlay of Japanese mannerisms, the story is completely beguiling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The one-hundred-year-old Fujiya inn stands in the quiet region of Kyoto and is stuck in a time loop.
Director
Junta Yamaguchi
Producer
Takahiro Otsuki
Screenwriter
Makoto Ueda
Production Co
Europe Kikaku, Tollywood, Tollywood Studio
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 26m
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