Before You
Synopsis
14:27 min | Drama | USA Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss. Before You follows a couple in the wake of a decision they never thought they’d have to make: ending a planned pregnancy. With restrained storytelling and emotional honesty, the film explores the intimate—and often invisible—grief of pregnancy loss. It reframes the narrative around abortion, moving beyond politics to illuminate the personal and complex truths of reproductive experience. Starring Tony-nominated actress Tala Ashe, Before You speaks to the silent grief that touches countless families, offering space for empathy, reflection, and healing. IN SOLIDARITY WITH The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauren Melinda
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauren Melinda
- Original Score
- Giovanni Piacentini
- Original Title
- Before You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Simbelle Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Melinda
Lauren Melinda
Giovanni Piacentini
Vicente Manzano, Raphaëlle Dufosset
Rafael Thomaseto, Helena Sardinha, Lauren Melinda, Tracy Aftergood, Austin Formato
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Melinda
Director
Rafael Thomaseto
Producer
Helena Sardinha
Producer
Lauren Melinda
Writer
Lauren Melinda
Producer
Vicente Manzano
Editor
Raphaëlle Dufosset
Editor
Danny Cistone
Production Design
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What is Before You about?
14:27 min | Drama | USA Looking back on her first pregnancy, a woman navigates the echoes of a life-changing loss. Before You follows a couple in the wake of a decision they never thought they’d have to make: ending a planned pregnancy. With restrained storytelling and emotional honesty, the film explores the intimate—and often invisible—grief of pregnancy loss. It reframes the narrative around abortion, moving beyond politics to illuminate the personal and complex truths of reproductive experience. Starring Tony-nominated actress Tala Ashe, Before You speaks to the silent grief that touches countless families, offering space for empathy, reflection, and healing. IN SOLIDARITY WITH The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
Who directed Before You?
Before You was directed by Lauren Melinda.
Who stars in Before You?
The principal cast of Before You includes Adam Rodriguez, Tala Ashe.
When was Before You released and how long is it?
Before You was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Before You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before You was composed by Giovanni Piacentini.