Before You Fall Asleep
あなたが眠りにつくまえに
Synopsis
The protagonist, Haruna Iba, is a university student in Kitakyushu. One evening, she visits the general hospital where her brother works. Her brother, Masato, a surgeon, had just finished operating on an emergency patient when he said something strange to her: "The locket pendant the patient had contains a photo of me as a child. Why is that?" Soon after, they learn an unexpected truth from their parents—the woman who had been brought in, Yumiko Sakurai, is Masato's biological mother. As their father reveals more about the past, they are further shocked by the revelations.
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映画「あなたが眠りにつくまえに」予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kitakyushu
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shigeru Iwamatsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Shigeru Iwamatsu
- Original Title
- あなたが眠りにつくまえに
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shigeru Iwamatsu
Shigeru Iwamatsu
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Shigeru Iwamatsu
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Shigeru Iwamatsu
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What is Before You Fall Asleep about?
The protagonist, Haruna Iba, is a university student in Kitakyushu. One evening, she visits the general hospital where her brother works. Her brother, Masato, a surgeon, had just finished operating on an emergency patient when he said something strange to her: "The locket pendant the patient had contains a photo of me as a child. Why is that?" Soon after, they learn an unexpected truth from their parents—the woman who had been brought in, Yumiko Sakurai, is Masato's biological mother. As their father reveals more about the past, they are further shocked by the revelations.
Who directed Before You Fall Asleep?
Before You Fall Asleep was directed by Shigeru Iwamatsu.
Who stars in Before You Fall Asleep?
The principal cast of Before You Fall Asleep includes Reia Yanase, Ibuki Ishibashi, Airi Ichimura, Yoko Minamino, Shin'ya Ohwada.
When was Before You Fall Asleep released and how long is it?
Before You Fall Asleep was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.