River (2011 film) character of the film is played by actress Misako Renbutsu. Renbutsu had previously starred in the 2007 film "Tenkōsei: Sayonara Anata". In addition, the film also stars Mami Nakamura, Anta Odaka, Toshie Negishi, Nahami, Tomorowo Taguchi, Tokio Emoto, Yukichi Kobayashi and Yuto Kobayashi. The theme song for the film "River" is the song "Moon River". This song was originally used in the 1961 American film "Breakfast at Tiffany's", which starred actress Audrey Hepburn. This song was used because it "reflects the atmosphere of Kanda River". "River" will make its debut at the 12th Tokyo Filmex as one of the festival's
Audrey Hepburn part because producer Jack L. Warner thought Hepburn or Elizabeth Taylor were more "bankable" propositions. Hepburn initially asked Warner to give the role to Andrews but was eventually cast. Further friction was created when, although non-singer Hepburn had sung in "Funny Face" and had lengthy vocal preparation for the role in "My Fair Lady", her vocals were dubbed by Marni Nixon, whose voice was considered more suitable to the role. Hepburn was initially upset and walked off the set when informed. The press further played up the fabricated rivalry between Hepburn and Andrews, when the latter won an Academy Award