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
Katharine Hepburn Glory", she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. She had seen the script on the desk of producer Pandro S. Berman and, convinced that she was born to play the part, insisted that the role be hers. Hepburn chose not to attend the awards ceremony—as she would not for the duration of her career—but was thrilled with the win. Her success continued with the role of Jo in the film "Little Women" (1933). The picture was a hit, one of the film industry's biggest successes to date, and Hepburn won the Best Actress prize at the Venice Film Festival.