River, Nagarenaide yo (2023)

Other name: リバー、流れないでよ, Riba, Nagarenaide yo, Ribaa, Nagarenaide yo, River, Don't Flow, River, Река не течет

Description:

"River, Nagarenaide yo" transports audiences to the serene setting of the hundred-year-old Fujiya Inn, nestled in a quiet region of Kyoto. Mikoto, a dedicated staff member, finds her routine shattered by an inexplicable temporal anomaly. Standing by the tranquil Kibune river at the back of the inn, she's called to work, only to discover herself inexplicably back at the river's edge two minutes later.

This isn't a fleeting illusion; Mikoto soon realizes the entire inn, along with its inhabitants, is trapped in a relentless time loop. Every two minutes, events rewind, forcing everyone to relive the same brief moments. As the cycle intensifies, Mikoto must unravel the profound mystery behind this peculiar temporal distortion affecting the ancient establishment. Is the peaceful Kibune river the key to breaking free from their endless loop, or is it intrinsically tied to their surreal predicament? This compelling film explores the struggle against an unyielding force of time.

Duration: 1 hr. 26 min.

Director: Yamaguchi Junta [山口淳太]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Comedy; Accident